Inter alia, he says this the more common expedient for those who opt for oj monogenhv qeov, but who recognize that its. Study the bible online using commentary on zephaniah and more. The book of zephaniah was written during the reign of king josiah, likely in the early part of his reign, between 635 and 625 bc. Study guide for zephaniah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Historically, the book of zephaniah was used in the providence of god to prepare judah for the reforms and revival under king josiah. The lord your god is in the midst of you, a mighty one, a savior who saves.
The prophet zephaniah made it clear that the day of gods judgment was near for disobedient judah and jerusalem. The book is concerned throughout with the day of the lord. The book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. Jonah, nahum, habukkuk, zephaniah the expositors bible. Zephaniah is the ninth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Nov 03, 2015 the book of zephaniah from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 36 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. The bible is easily the most fascinating book in the world.
The day of the lord zephaniah adult bible study guide. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful to. Summary of the book of zephaniah the story of the bible. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Zephaniah commentary matthew henry commentary on the. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. The prophet nahum of judah has a word regarding the assyrian capital, nineveh. Zephaniah the prophet may have been the son of a cushite man. Zephaniah was probably hidden for his own protection. Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. Indeed, his main message was regarding the day of the lord. Purpose of writing zephaniah is a prophet of judgment. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. What kings of judah preceded zephaniahs prophetical work, and what king.
We can begin to pinpoint exactly when zephaniah prophesied by accounting for a few details in the text. The bible is the worlds most fascinating handbook for life, narrating its most tender and delicate passions as well as. Arcana coelestia ac 16611664 kings signify divine truth and divine good in and from the lord, as noted in apocalypse explained ae 446 10. Zephaniahs preaching condemned the hopeless corruption found in judean society. A consuming fire, his justice purifies the people, and his love restores jerusalem for the nations.
Jonah, nahum, habukkuk, zephaniah the expositors bible commentary kindle edition by walton, john h. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. The book of zephaniah from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 36 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. If this is correct then zephaniah would be part of the royal family. The word of the lord that came to zephaniah son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, during the reign of josiah son of amon king of judah. This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, author. In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer future. Like the writings of many of the prophets, the book of zephaniah follows a pattern of judgment on all people for their sin followed by the restoration of god s chosen people. Described as the day of the lord, the day of judgment is pictured as a time of darkness, of anguish and distress, of destruction and plunder of cities, and. But that is surely because they have not spent much time with it.
Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. The northern ten tribes had already been carried into assyria nearly a century before, c. This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zephaniah. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament.
Author and time of writing the name of zephaniah means treasured protected, hidden of jehovah. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Zephaniah 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer. Zephaniahs ministry, then, was directed to judah just before these major changes came about. Kjv bible verses from zephaniah offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. Zephaniah was likely written in the years before the revival, and god used this prophecy to bring and further revival. In the fourth chapter of the gospel of luke, we are told of. One interesting find is located in the first verse of the book of zephaniah. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jonah, nahum, habukkuk, zephaniah the expositors bible commentary. One of the most prominent features that we learn from zephaniah concerning the day of the lord is that god will intervene in human affairs. It was zephaniahs lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. The opening verses of the book of zephaniah revealed the prophet zephaniahs lineage that traced back to king hezekiah, which made him of royal blood.
The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related. The book of zephaniah shows how gods justice and love work together to give the world hope. He begins his prophecy by tracing his heritage back to hezekiah king of judah. Zephaniah was the son of cushi, son of gedaliah, son of amariah, son of hezekiah. On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. We hope that you find the zephaniah summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of zephaniah. He will rest in silent satisfaction and in his love he will be silent and make no mention of past sins, or even recall them. Zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. Zephaniah probably lived in judah, and possibly jerusalem, since he clearly knew the city so well. We often overlook seemingly boring genealogies in the bible, but sometimes they can be the most interesting part.
Kings represent goods and truths having the upper hand. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Despite the fact that zephaniah warns judah of impending doom, the prophecy is dual, and the major fulfillment of his prophecy is yet future. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. There are many people who would like to rule this subject of judgment out of the. The date of zephaniahs prophecy is given as in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Zephaniahs primary target for gods message of judgment, the nation of judah, had fallen into grievous sin under the reign of their king, manasseh. The assyrian world power has already devastated samaria, the capital of the tentribe kingdom of israel. Zephaniah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Exploring zechariah, volume 1 society of biblical literature. The book of zephaniah kjv audio holy bible high quality. He prophecies of the imminent devastation of the land of judah. Some have even thought it to be dry and even boring. The book of zephaniah center point bible institute.
Highlights from the books of nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah. Most likely, the prophet wanted to highlight his royal lineage as a descendant of. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. Bible study guide book of zephaniah saturday, november 3, 2012 background on zephaniah in zephaniah 1. In bart ehrmans provocative book, the orthodox corruption of scripture. Zephaniahs message of judgment and encouragement contains three major doctrines. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line.
Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord that came to bible. Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord that came to bible gateway. Josiah was a godly, young king who brought great revival and reform to judah but josiah reigned for 10 years before he led his great revival. Zephaniah warned of an impending judgment while providing hope for the faithful. This is not the only place where this theme occurs, of course, but it is the most concentrated treatment of the judgment of god as the whole book is devoted to this one theme. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Kings also represent the dominant evils and falsities against which the lord fought. It was a day that would come against judah for all her sins, but he also acknowledged that some had remained faithful and they would be spared. In the bible son of can sometimes mean grandson or simply. Read zephaniah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. Duane lindsey, zechariah, in the bible knowledge commentary. Zephaniah s ministry, then, was directed to judah just before these major changes came about.
Judgment on the whole earth in the day of the lord i will sweep away everything from the face of the earth, declares the lord. As we prepare to study the literal and spiritual senses of the book of zephaniah, lets look at some historical facts that will help us enter into the eternal message of the lords word. Highlights from the books of nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah print. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Dec 28, 2016 zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. The authenticity of the book of zephaniah is well established. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The prophet zechariah authored the book of zechariah, the eleventh of the. Zephaniah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The most popular bible verses from zephaniah found 53 verses zephaniah 3.
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