Zephaniah 1:5 Meaning
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;
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 10:20
This verse warns against idolatry, similar to Zephaniah's message.
Isaiah 44:9
Both verses address the futility of idol worship.
Galatians 5:20
This passage lists idolatry among the works of the flesh that lead to judgment.
Source: Zephaniah 1:5