Zephaniah 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 2:8 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 2:8 — KJV
“I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.”
— Zephaniah 2:8 (KJV)
Zephaniah 2:8 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 2:8
“This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:8: reproach, reproached, people
“And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. Abishai: Heb. Abshai”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:8: children, ammon, people
“And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:8: heard, children, against
“And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:8: heard, children, themselves
“And the people and princes of Gilead said one to another, What man is he that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:8: children, ammon, people
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