Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the. Social injustice and moral corruption were widespread 3. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. Zephaniah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zephaniah for bible study or sunday school lessons. Zephaniah definition is a hebrew prophet of the seventh century b. In hebrew the book is titled hynpx meaning yahweh hides perhaps reflecting the terror of the days of manasseh when zephaniah. Introduction to zephaniah historical context setting though an occasional voice of protest has been heard,648 few scholars have failed to accept the information in the superscription that the book s author prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. Zephaniah definition of zephaniah by merriamwebster. The book of zephaniah, the early discourses of jeremiah, and 2ki 2123 furnish a vivid picture of the social, moral, and religious conditions in judah at the time zephaniah prophesied. All that is known of zephaniah comes from the text the name cushi, zephaniah s father, means cushite or ethiopian, and the text of zephaniah mentions the sin and restoration of. His pedigree is traced to his fourth ancestor, hezekiah, zephaniah 1. Zephaniah definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Book of zephaniah the day of the lord is coming learn religions. Zephaniah, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. Zephaniah delivered this message during the reign of king josiah son of amon of judah zephaniah 1. The chief characteristics of this book are the unity and harmony of the composition, the grace, energy and dignity of its style, and the rapid and effective alternations of threats and promises.
Zephaniah definition, a minor prophet of the 7th century b. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. In the book of zephaniah, the day of the lord describes the coming wrath of god. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the. In hebrew the book is titled hynpx meaning yahweh hides perhaps reflecting the terror of the days of manasseh when. The scheme of the book in its present form is as follows.
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