Zephaniah 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 2:14 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall l..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 2:14 — KJV
“And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper lintels of it; their voice shall sing in the windows; desolation shall be in the thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work. cormorant: or, pelican upper...: or, knops, or, chapiters for...: or, when he hath uncovered”
— Zephaniah 2:14 (KJV)
Zephaniah 2:14 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 2:14
“And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:14: lie, both, uncover
“And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people. discovered: Heb. made naked”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:14: lie, both, uncover
“And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. sheep: or, goats”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:14: flocks, down, midst
“And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:14: lie, uncover, hath
“And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:14: lie, down, uncover
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