Zephaniah 1:3 · KJV
"I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I will cut off man from off the land, saith the LORD."
King James Version
What does Zephaniah 1:3 mean? →Passage Context
1The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.
2I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the LORD.
3I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I will cut off man from off the land, saith the LORD.
4I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests;
5And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to confront wickedness?
2
How do you perceive the relationship between sin and its consequences?
3
When have you seen the impact of wrongdoing in your community?
Life Application
justice
Consider how you can stand against injustice in your community. Take action where you see wrongdoing.
awareness
Stay informed about the moral issues in your surroundings and engage in conversations that promote righteousness.
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