Zephaniah 1:8 · KJV
"And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel."
King James Version
What does Zephaniah 1:8 mean? →Passage Context
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.
8And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.
9In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.
10And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view authority and accountability in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to be 'clothed with strange apparel'?
3
When have you seen leaders held accountable for their actions?
Life Application
leadership
Reflect on how you can lead by example in your community or family.
accountability
Consider ways to hold yourself and others accountable in your spiritual journey.
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