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Zephaniah 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Zephaniah 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.”
Zephaniah 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 2:8
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon (shamati cherpat Moav ve'gidufei benei Ammon)—God hears when His people are mocked. 'Reproach' (cherpah) and 'revilings' (gidufei) are strong terms for blasphemous taunting, not mere criticism.Whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border—Moab and Ammon, Lot's descendants (Genesis 19:37-38), were related to Israel but hostile. They expanded their borders at Israel's expense during weakness. Magnifying themselves (vayyagdilu) means arrogant self-exaltation. To reproach Israel is...
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Cross-References for Zephaniah 2:8
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“Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh: Thus says the Lord Yahweh”
“and let's destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”
“and his people well in the cities of it?”
“you wag the head.”
“Aha! and”