Zephaniah 1:9 web — In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master's house with violence and decei…

World English Bible

"In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master's house with violence and deceit."

— Zephaniah 1:9, World English Bible

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Zephaniah 1 — Context

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those who have turned back from following Yahweh, and those who haven't sought Yahweh nor inquired after him.

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Be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. For Yahweh has prepared a sacrifice. He has consecrated his guests.

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It will happen in the day of Yahweh's sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, the king's sons, and all those who are clothed with foreign clothing.

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In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master's house with violence and deceit.

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In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the hills.

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Wail, you inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the people of Canaan are undone! All those who were loaded with silver are cut off.

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It will happen at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their dregs, who say in their heart, "Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil."

Zephaniah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 1:9 say?
Zephaniah 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master's house 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 (WEB): “In that day, I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, who fill their master's house 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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