Zephaniah 2:10 web — This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh…

World English Bible

"This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of Armies."

— Zephaniah 2:10, World English Bible

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Zephaniah 2 — Context

7

The coast will be for the remnant of the house of Judah. They will find pasture. In the houses of Ashkelon, they will lie down in the evening, for Yahweh, their God, will visit them, and restore them.

8

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

9

Therefore as I live, says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, surely Moab will be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, a possession of nettles, and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation. The remnant of my people will plunder them, and the survivors of my nation will inherit them.

10

This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of Armies.

11

Yahweh will be awesome to them, for he will famish all the gods of the land. Men will worship him, everyone from his place, even all the shores of the nations.

12

You Cushites also, you will be killed by my sword.

13

He will stretch out his hand against the north, destroy Assyria, and will make Nineveh a desolation, as dry as the wilderness.

Zephaniah 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 2:10 say?
Zephaniah 2:10 in the World English Bible reads: “This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of Armies.”
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 (WEB): “This they will have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of Yahweh of Armies.” 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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