Zephaniah 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 2:9 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 2:9 — KJV
“Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.”
— Zephaniah 2:9 (KJV)
Zephaniah 2:9 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 2:9
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:9: therefore, saith, lord
“Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: from following: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:9: therefore, saith, lord
“And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, ye remnant of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; If ye wholly set your faces to enter into Egypt, and go to sojourn there;”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:9: therefore, saith, lord
“Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded and taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. Misgab: or, the high place”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:9: saith, lord, hosts
“Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 2:9: therefore, saith, lord
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