Zephaniah 1:2 nasb — "I will completely remove all things From the face of the earth," declares the LORD.

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""I will completely remove all things From the face of the earth," declares the LORD."

— Zephaniah 1:2, NASB

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Zephaniah 1 — Context

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The word of the LORD which came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah:

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"I will completely remove all things From the face of the earth," declares the LORD.

3

"I will remove man and beast; I will remove the birds of the sky And the fish of the sea, And the ruins along with the wicked; And I will cut off man from the face of the earth," declares the LORD.

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"So I will stretch out My hand against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names of the idolatrous priests along with the priests.

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"And those who bow down on the housetops to the host of heaven, And those who bow down and swear to the LORD and yet swear by Milcom,

Zephaniah 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 1:2 say?
Zephaniah 1:2 in the NASB reads: “"I will completely remove all things From the face of the earth," declares the LORD.”
Where is Zephaniah 1:2 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is traditionally attributed to Zephaniah, a descendant of king Hezekiah. It was written c. 640–625 BC.
What is the book of Zephaniah about?
Zephaniah opens with the most thoroughgoing judgment language in the Minor Prophets — a coming day of the LORD against the whole earth — and ends with the LORD himself singing over his redeemed remnant.
What are the major themes of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah explores themes including Day of the LORD, Judgment, Remnant, Joy, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zephaniah 1:2.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 1:2 in?
Zephaniah 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zephaniah 1:2?
Zephaniah 1:2 reads (NASB): “"I will completely remove all things From the face of the earth," declares the LORD.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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