Zephaniah 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 1:8 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 1:8 — KJV
“And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel. punish: Heb. visit upon”
— Zephaniah 1:8 (KJV)
Zephaniah 1:8 in Context — About the Book of Zephaniah
Zephaniah sweeps from cosmic judgment to one of the tenderest verses in the Bible: the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves; He will rejoice over you with singing. The day of the Lord clears the ground so restored people can hear God sing.
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:8
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth. punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:8: come, pass, day
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks. punish: Heb. visit upon stout...: Heb. greatness of the heart”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:8: come, pass, lord
“And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the LORD, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations. punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:8: come, pass, lord
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:8: come, day, lord
“And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. come to mind: Heb. come upon the heart that...: or, it be magnified”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:8: come, pass, day
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