Zephaniah 3:6

6 "I have cut off nations; Their corner towers are in ruins. I have made their streets 1desolate, With no one passing by; Their 2cities are laid waste, Without * a man, 3without * an inhabitant.

Zephaniah 3:6 In-Context

4 Her prophets are reckless, treacherous men; Her priests have profaned the sanctuary. They have done violence to the law.
5 The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He does not fail. But the unjust knows no shame.
6 "I have cut off nations; Their corner towers are in ruins. I have made their streets desolate, With no one passing by; Their cities are laid waste, Without a man, without an inhabitant.
7 "I said, 'Surely you will revere Me, Accept instruction.' So her dwelling will not be cut off According to all that I have appointed concerning her. But they were eager to corrupt all their deeds.
8 "Therefore wait for Me," declares the LORD , "For the day when I rise up as a witness. Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them My indignation, All My burning anger; For all the earth will be devoured By the fire of My zeal.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Jeremiah 9:12; Zechariah 7:14; Matthew 23:38
  • 2. Leviticus 26:31; Isaiah 6:11
  • 3. Zephaniah 2:5
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