Zephaniah
5 verses from the Zephaniah cited as proof texts across the confessions and catechisms.
Open in the interactive reader →And it will come to pass, at that time [that] I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will visit punishment upon the men settled in their dregs, those saying in their heart, ‘YHWH does no good, and He will not bring evil.’
“I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the sons of Ammon, with which they have scorned My people, and magnified [themselves] against their border.
This [is] unto them in exchange for their pride, because they have scorned and magnified [themselves] against the people of YHWH of Hosts.
Fearsome [is] YHWH against them, for he will starve all the gods of the earth; and will bow down to Him all the coasts of the nations, each man from his place.
For then I will turn over to the peoples a lip made pure, to call for all of them on the name of YHWH, to serve Him with one shoulder.