Zephaniah 1:7 Meaning
Hold 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.
Context Explained
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.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Malachi 1:11
Both verses emphasize the importance of sincere worship and sacrifice.
1 Peter 2:5
This verse encourages believers to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God.
Revelation 19:7
This passage echoes the theme of the wedding feast of the Lamb, highlighting God's preparation for His people.
Source: Zephaniah 1:7