Zephaniah 3:2 net — She is disobedient; she has refused correction. She does not trust the LORD; she has not sought the advice of her God.

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"She is disobedient; she has refused correction. She does not trust the LORD; she has not sought the advice of her God."

— Zephaniah 3:2, NET Bible

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

1

Jerusalem is Corrupt Beware to the filthy, stained city; the city filled with oppressors!

2

She is disobedient; she has refused correction. She does not trust the LORD; she has not sought the advice of her God.

3

Her princes are as fierce as roaring lions; her rulers are as hungry as wolves in the desert, who completely devour their prey by morning.

4

Her prophets are proud; they are deceitful men. Her priests have defiled what is holy; they have broken God’s laws.

5

The just LORD resides within her; he commits no unjust acts. Every morning he reveals his justice. At dawn he appears without fail. Yet the unjust know no shame.

Zephaniah 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:2 say?
Zephaniah 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: “She is disobedient; she has refused correction. She does not trust the LORD; she has not sought the advice of her God.”
Where is Zephaniah 3:2 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:2 in?
Zephaniah 3:2 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 3:2?
Zephaniah 3:2 reads (NET): “She is disobedient; she has refused correction. She does not trust the LORD; she has not sought the advice of her God.” 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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