Zephaniah 2:10 kjv — This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the L…

King James Version

"This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the Lord of hosts."

— Zephaniah 2:10, King James Version

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Zephaniah 2 — Context

7

And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the Lord their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.

8

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

9

Therefore as I live, saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.

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This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the Lord of hosts.

11

The Lord will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen.

12

Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword.

13

And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and destroy Assyria; and will make Nineveh a desolation, and dry like a wilderness.

Zephaniah 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 2:10 say?
Zephaniah 2:10 in the King James Version reads: “This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against 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 (KJV): “This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against 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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