What does Zephaniah 3:1 mean?

Zephaniah 3:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Zephaniah 3:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

1Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

2She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God.

3Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

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