Zephaniah

Zephaniah

The day of the Lord: A day of doom. The last few verses of this oracle give the classic description of the day of the Lord as an overwhelming disaster. The Christian hymn Dies Irae is based on this passage ( Zephaniah 1:2-18)

The day of the Lord: A day of judgment of the nations, traditional enemies of God's people ( Zephaniah 2:1-15)

Reproach and Promise for Jerusalem: Despite Judah's infidelities, the Lord in his mercy will spare a holy remnant, which will finally enjoy peace. The prophecy closes with a hymn of joy sung by the remnant restored to Zion ( Zephaniah 3:1-20)

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Int The day of the Lord: A day of doom. The last few verses of this oracle give the classic description of the day of the Lord as an overwhelming disaster. The Christian hymn Dies Irae is based on this passage (⇒ Zephaniah 1:2-18) The day of the Lord: A day of judgment of the nations, traditional enemies of God's people (⇒ Zephaniah 2:1-15) Reproach and Promise for Jerusalem: Despite Judah's infidelities, the Lord in his mercy will spare a holy remnant, which will finally enjoy peace. The prophecy closes with a hymn of joy sung by the remnant restored to Zion (⇒ Zephaniah 3:1-20)