Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zephaniah 1:11 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Zephaniah 1:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 1 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.”
Zephaniah 1:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Zephaniah 1:11
Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh—Maktesh (מַכְתֵּשׁ) literally means "mortar" or "hollow"—a bowl-shaped depression used for grinding. This likely refers to a valley or quarter in Jerusalem, possibly the Tyropoeon Valley (the central valley) or a merchant district where the name described the geographical depression. The imperative Howl (heylilu, הֵילִילוּ) commands lamentation—wail, shriek in anguish. The merchants who prospered in this commercial center will soon mourn their losses.For all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off—Kena'an (כְּנַעַן), translated "m...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:11
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“you rich”
“you shepherds”
“He is a merchant”
“son of man; for it is on my people”
“you priests! Wail”
“he said”
“for no one buys their merchandise any more;”
“and of the merchants”
“fir tree”
“lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh hasn't turned back from us.”