Zephaniah 1:9 nasb — "And I will punish on that day all who leap on the temple threshold, Who fill the house of their lord with violence and…

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""And I will punish on that day all who leap on the temple threshold, Who fill the house of their lord with violence and deceit."

— Zephaniah 1:9, NASB

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Zephaniah 1 — Context

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And those who have turned back from following the LORD, And those who have not sought the LORD or inquired of Him."

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Be silent before the Lord GOD! For the day of the LORD is near, For the LORD has prepared a sacrifice, He has consecrated His guests.

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"Then it will come about on the day of the LORD'S sacrifice That I will punish the princes, the king's sons And all who clothe themselves with foreign garments.

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"And I will punish on that day all who leap on the temple threshold, Who fill the house of their lord with violence and deceit.

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"On that day," declares the LORD, "There will be the sound of a cry from the Fish Gate, A wail from the Second Quarter, And a loud crash from the hills.

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"Wail, O inhabitants of the Mortar, For all the people of Canaan will be silenced; All who weigh out silver will be cut off.

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"It will come about at that time That I will search Jerusalem with lamps, And I will punish the men Who are stagnant in spirit, Who say in their hearts, 'The LORD will not do good or evil!'

Zephaniah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 1:9 say?
Zephaniah 1:9 in the NASB reads: “"And I will punish on that day all who leap on the temple threshold, Who fill the house of their lord with violence and deceit.”
Where is Zephaniah 1:9 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 1:9 in?
Zephaniah 1:9 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 1:9?
Zephaniah 1:9 reads (NASB): “"And I will punish on that day all who leap on the temple threshold, Who fill the house of their lord with violence and deceit.” 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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