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Zephaniah 2:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zephaniah 2:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 2 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen. famish: Heb. make lean”
Zephaniah 2:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 2:11
The LORD will be terrible unto them (nora YHWH aleihem)—'Terrible' (nora) means fearsome, awe-inspiring, even dreadful. This anticipates God's final revelation when every knee will bow (Philippians 2:10-11), not from love but from sheer terror for many.For he will famish all the gods of the earth (ki razah et kol elohei ha'aretz)—'Famish' (razah) means to make lean, to starve. Without worshipers bringing offerings, pagan gods will 'starve.' This is biting satire: idols depend on humans for sustenance (Psalm 115:4-8), while YHWH needs nothing (Acts 17:25). Men shall worship him, every one from ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 2:11
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“and his name one.”
“says Yahweh of Armies”
“it will happen that the mountain of Yahweh's temple will be established on the top of the mountains”
“Yahweh”
“and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you”
“and they will no longer be mentioned by name.”
“my name is great among the nations”
“all you nations! Extol him”
“everyone after his language”
“from the River to the ends of the earth.”