Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zephaniah 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zephaniah 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests. bid: Heb. sanctified, or, prepared”
Zephaniah 1:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 1:7
The command 'Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD' (has mip-peney Adonai YHWH) demands reverential silence before divine judgment. This isn't mere quietness but awestruck recognition of God's sovereign majesty and righteous wrath. The 'day of the LORD' arrives with sacrificial imagery: God has prepared a sacrifice (zebah) and consecrated His guests (qadash)—ironic language where Israel becomes the sacrifice and invading armies the guests. This reverses Israel's privileged position, showing that covenant relationship brings heightened accountability. The silence called for resembles H...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:7
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“all flesh”
“and hurries greatly”
“with the blood of lambs and goats”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.”
“and for all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low:”
“and the moon into blood”
“saying”