Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zephaniah 2:15 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Zephaniah 2:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 2 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.”
Zephaniah 2:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Zephaniah 2:15
This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly (zot ha'ir ha'alizah hayoshevet la'vetach)—'Rejoicing' (alizah) implies boastful revelry. 'Carelessly' (la'vetach) means false security, complacency. Nineveh assumed her power was unassailable.That said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me (ani ve'afsi od)—This echoes the self-deification of Isaiah's Babylon (Isaiah 47:8, 10). Nineveh claimed divine uniqueness—'I AM'—the prerogative of God alone (Exodus 3:14). This is the essence of idolatry: creature claiming Creator's position.How is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to li...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 2:15
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“tell the prince of Tyre”
“for your injury is fatal. All who hear the report of you clap their hands over you; for who hasn't felt your endless cruelty?”
“a tumultuous city”
“I shall be mistress forever; so that you did not lay these things to your heart”
“I am God? but you are man”
“and a hissing; everyone who passes thereby shall be astonished and hiss because of all the plagues of it.”
“[saying]”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“and fear”
“that was full of people! She has become as a widow”