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
See also Ezekiel 22:23–29.
Zephaniah delivers a message of sorrow for Judah and Jerusalem. He advises them to wait patiently for God's fair judgment.
Events
- Prophecies of Zephaniahc. 610 BC
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Defilement: Things Liable to Ceremonial: The Sanctuary False Prophets: Light and Treacherous