Zephaniah 3:4

Judgment on Jerusalem · Zephaniah 3:1–5
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Translations

Modern
Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law.
Traditional
Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.
Literal
Her prophets are reckless, men of treacheries; her priests have profaned the sanctuary; they do violence to the law.
Latin
Prophetæ ejus vesani, viri infideles; sacerdotes ejus polluerunt sanctum, injuste egerunt contra legem.

Original

Hebrew
English
Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law.

Notes

Zephaniah delivers a message of sorrow for Judah and Jerusalem. He advises them to wait patiently for God's fair judgment.

Events

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Defilement: Things Liable to Ceremonial: The Sanctuary False Prophets: Light and Treacherous