Zephaniah 2:10 cpdv — This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of the Lord of hosts. "

— Zephaniah 2:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zephaniah 2 — Context

7

And it will be the line of him who will remain from the house of Judah. There they will pasture. In the houses of Ashkelon, they will rest towards evening. For the Lord their God will visit them, and he will turn away their captivity.

8

I have heard about the disgrace of Moab and the blasphemies of the sons of Ammon, by which they have defamed my people and have been magnified beyond their borders.

9

Because of this, as I live, says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Moab will be like Sodom, and the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah, like the dryness of thorns, and piles of salt, and a desert, all the way to eternity. The remnant of my people will despoil them, and the residue of my nation will possess them.

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This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of the Lord of hosts.

11

The Lord will be a horror over them, and he will reduce all the gods of the earth. And they will adore him, each man from his own place, all the islands of the Gentiles.

12

Even so, you Ethiopians, you will be executed by my sword.

13

And he will extend his hand over the North, and he will destroy Assur. And he will set the Beautiful in the wilderness, and in an impassable place, and like a desert.

Zephaniah 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 2:10 say?
Zephaniah 2:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of the Lord of hosts. ”
Where is Zephaniah 2:10 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 2:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 2, verse 10.
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 2:10.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 2:10 in?
Zephaniah 2:10 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 2:10?
Zephaniah 2:10 reads (CPDV): “This will come upon them for their arrogance, because they have blasphemed and have been magnified over the people of the Lord of hosts. ” 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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