Zephaniah 1:5 · KJV
"And 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;"
King James Version
What does Zephaniah 1:5 mean? →Passage Context
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;
6And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.
7Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.
Reflection Questions
1
How does worshiping other things affect your relationship with God?
2
What does it mean for you to swear by the Lord?
3
When have you felt the pull of competing loyalties in your faith?
Life Application
faith
Evaluate what you prioritize in your life and ensure it aligns with your faith in God.
idolatry
Identify any modern-day idols in your life and take steps to address them.
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