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Zephaniah 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zephaniah 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits , and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.”
Zephaniah 2:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 2:9
Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts (chai-ani ne'um YHWH tseva'ot)—God swears by His own life, the strongest possible oath (Hebrews 6:13). His own existence guarantees this judgment. 'LORD of hosts' emphasizes His command over heavenly armies.Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah—The fate of Lot's descendants mirrors Lot's original cities (Genesis 19:24-25). The breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation (mimshaq charul u'mikhrah melach u'shemamah ad-olam)—The Dead Sea region's desolation extends to their territories. Yet the residue o...
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Cross-References for Zephaniah 2:9
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“Ar of Moab is laid waste”
“and the children of Ammon will obey them.”
“and salt”
“even like straw is trodden down in the water of the dunghill.”
“and see: all these gather themselves together”
“the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed”
“saying”
“all the animals of the nations. Both the pelican and the porcupine will lodge in its capitals. Their calls will echo through the windows. Desolation will be in the thresholds”
“the glory of kingdoms”
“they will lie down in the evening”