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Zephaniah 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Zephaniah 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.”
Zephaniah 1:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Zephaniah 1:9
In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold—This cryptic phrase likely refers to a pagan superstition or ritual practice. The incident in 1 Samuel 5:1-5 describes how the ark of God caused Dagon's statue to fall and break at the threshold, leading Philistine priests to avoid stepping on Dagon's threshold. Archaeological evidence suggests threshold rituals were common in ancient Near Eastern religions—thresholds were considered sacred liminal spaces between profane and holy realms. Adopting such superstitious practices demonstrated syncretism—mixing Yahweh worship wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:9
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“nor any who come into Dagon's house”
“Who hoard plunder and loot in their palaces.”
“said”
“all of his officials are wicked.”
“before they burnt the fat”
“and took of them bread and wine”
“they seized Paul and Silas”