Zephaniah 2:10 nasb — This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the…

NASB

"This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the LORD of hosts."

— Zephaniah 2:10, NASB

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Zephaniah 2 — Context

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And the coast will be For the remnant of the house of Judah, They will pasture on it. In the houses of Ashkelon they will lie down at evening; For the LORD their God will care for them And restore their fortune.

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"I have heard the taunting of Moab And the revilings of the sons of Ammon, With which they have taunted My people And become arrogant against their territory.

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"Therefore, as I live," declares the LORD of hosts, The God of Israel, "Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah-- A place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation. The remnant of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."

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This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant against the people of the LORD of hosts.

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The LORD will be terrifying to them, for He will starve all the gods of the earth; and all the coastlands of the nations will bow down to Him, everyone from his own place.

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"You also, O Ethiopians, will be slain by My sword."

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And He will stretch out His hand against the north And destroy Assyria, And He will make Nineveh a desolation, Parched like the wilderness.

Zephaniah 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 2:10 say?
Zephaniah 2:10 in the NASB reads: “This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant 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 (NASB): “This they will have in return for their pride, because they have taunted and become arrogant 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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