copyrights © 1997 revised 1998, 1999, michael eashoo editor
zephaniah, in an old format
the Word from YHVH.
which came to Zephaniah son of Cushi.
the son of Gedaliah son of Amariah son of Hezekiah.
in the days of Josiah son of Amon the king of Judah.
I will completely remove all on the face of earth Declares YHVH. Prophesy!
I will remove man and beast.
I will remove the birds of the sky and the fish of the sea. sound like the whole world to me ; )
{{ the ruins along with the wicked I will cut-down.}
taking man from the face of earth Declares YHVH. He Said it twice - taking, and removing man!
I will Stretch out My Hand against Judah. gee He just said the whole world
against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
I will cut off the remnant of baal from this place.
the names of the idolatrous priests along with its priests.
those who bow down on the housetops to the hosts of heaven.
those who bow down and swear to YHVH. {{ swear by milcom }
those who have turned back from following YHVH.
those who have not sought YHVH. {{ or inquired of Him }
{{ be silent before LORD YHVH.
for the Day of YHVH is near. 2500 years later the world is still here, so much for near.
YHVH has prepared a sacrifice. He had it written if My Word is not Done, I did not send him.
He has Consecrated His Guests. }
this will come about on the Day of YHVH's Sacrifice.
I will punish the princes the king's sons and all who clothe themselves with foreign garments.
I will punish on that Day all who leap on My Threshold. YHVH just changed His Mind from the above Prophesy!
who fill the House for LORD-of-all with violence and deceit. He Said it twice - taking, and removing man!
on that Day Declares YHVH there will be the sound of a cry from the Fish Gate.
a wail from the 2nd quarter and a loud crash from the hills.
wail inhabitants of mortar.
all the people of canaan will be silenced.
all who weigh out silver will be cut off.
this will come about at that time.
I will search Jerusalem with lamps. does He have to use lamps, when He knows the hearts of man
{{ and punish the men who are stagnant in spirit.}
who say in their hearts YHVH will not do good or evil.
moreover their wealth will become plunder.
their houses desolated.
yes they will build houses yet not inhabit. how can they build? when He Said it twice - taking, and removing man!
plant vineyards yet not drink the wine. FROM THE WHOLE WORLD
near is the Great Day of YHVH.
near and coming very quick.
listen for the Day of YHVH.
the warrior cries out bitterly.
a Day of Wrath is that Day.
a Day of Trouble and Distress for a Day of Destruction and Desolation.
a Day of Darkness and Gloom.
a Day of Clouds and Thick Darkness.
a Day to Trumpet for a battle cry. for 2500 years, and He still hasn't remove man from earth!
against the fortified cities with high corner towers. He's a liar, or someone added these words to decieve peoples.
I will bring distress on men.
they will walk like the blind.
because they have sinned against YHVH.
their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung.
neither silver nor gold will be able to deliver on the Day of YHVH's Wrath.
all the earth will be devoured.
by the fire of His Jealousy He will make a complete end. notice He is not Speaking here!
indeed a terrifying one on all the inhabitants of earth. maybe He forgot, and zephaniah corrected Him.
gather yourselves together.
yes gather nation without shame.
before the Decree takes effect.
the days pass like the chaff.
before the Burning Anger from YHVH comes.
before the Day of YHVH's Anger comes.
seek YHVH all you humble of earth.
carry out His Ordinances.
seek righteousness and seek humility.
perhaps you will be hidden in the day of YHVH's Anger. did He change His Mind? when He Said it twice already.
for gaza will be abandoned.
ashkelon will be a desolation.
ashdod will be driven out at noon.
ekron will be uprooted.
woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast.
the nation of the cherethites.
the Word from YHVH is against you canaan.
the land of the philistines He will destroy.
there will be no inhabitant of the seacoast.
yet pastures with caves for shepherds and folds for flocks.
the coast will be for the remnant. did He change His Mind? when He Said it twice already.
for the house of Judah to pasture on.
{{ the houses of ashkelon will lie down at evening.
for YHVH their CREATOR will care for them and restore their fortune.} gee He going to save the bad guys!
fortune -means luck fate chance in the dictionary.
I Heard the taunting of moab. notice He Speaking again! i guess zephaniah corrected Him and now He can Talk!
the revilings of the sons of ammon.
they which have taunted My People.
they have become arrogant against their territory.
therefore as I Live Declares YHVH of Hosts.
the CREATOR of Israel will even do moab like sodom.
the sons of ammon will be like gomorrah a place possessed by nettles.
like salt pits a perpetual desolation.
the remnant of My People will plunder them. what happen to the 1st Prophesy HE Spoke?
the remainder of My Nation will inherit them.
because on account of their pride they have taunted.
they became arrogant against the People of YHVH of Hosts.
YHVH will be Terrifying making-low all their creators on earth. notice He not Speaking again!
all the coastlands of the nations will bow. i guess zephaniah needs to correct Him!
bowed-down is everyones lot.
also the ethiopians will be slain by His Sword.
He will Stretch out His Hand against the north and destroy assyria.
He will make nineveh a desolation and a parched wilderness.
the flocks will lie down in her midst.
all beasts which range in herds.
both the pelican and the hedgehog will lodge in the tops of her pillars.
birds will sing in the window.
for desolation will be on the threshold.
for He has laid bare the cedar work.
this is the exultant city which dwells securely.
who says in her heart i am and there is no one besides me.
how they have become a desolation and a resting place for beasts.
everyone who passes by will hiss and wave the hand.
woe to her who is rebellious and defiling.
the tyrannical city she heeded no voice.
she accepted no instruction for she did not trust YHVH.
she did not draw near to her CREATOR.
her princes within her are roaring lions.
her judges are wolves at evening for they leaving nothing for the morning.
her prophets are reckless and treacherous men.
her priests have profaned the Sanctuary doing violence to the Law.
YHVH is Righteous within her. Wow, GOD just made her His People and they don't even live in the Promise Land.
He Does no injustice. i guess zephaniah is correcting Him!
every morning He Brings His Justice to light.
He Does not fail for the unjust knows no shame.
I have cut off nations and their corner towers are in ruins. notice He Speaking again!
I have made their streets desolate with no one passing by.
their cities are laid waste throughout.
the people are without a dwelling.
I Said surely you will revere Me and accept instruction. YHVH is asking you! to accept instructioning! thats a 1st
her dwelling will not be cut off from all I have Appointed concerning her. notice how zephaniah corrected Him and how well He listened
they were eager to corrupt all their deeds.
therefore wait for Me Declares YHVH.
the Day when I Rise I will prey on them. gee, He changed His 1st Prophesy again! zephaniah must have corrected Him!
indeed My Decision is to gather nations and to assemble kingdoms.
to pour out on them My Indignation and all My Burning Anger.
all the earth will be devoured by the fire of My Zeal.
I will Give to the peoples purified lips.
all of them may call on the Name YHVH.
to serve Me shoulder to shoulder.
from beyond the rivers of ethiopia My Worshipers and My Dispersed Ones will bring Me Offerings.
He sure is inviting a lot of people who didn't have His Promise, but that must have been zephaniah doings.
in that Day you will feel no shame because of all your deeds.
that which you have rebelled against Me.
I will remove from your midst your proud and exulting ones.
you will never again be haughty on My Holy Mountain.
I will leave among you a humble and lowly people. gee, He changed His 1st Prophesy again! zephaniah must have corrected Him
they will take refuge in the Name YHVH.
the remnant of Israel will do no wrong and tell no lies. and its about time Israel is mentioned
nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths.
for they shall feed and lie down for no one will make them tremble.
shout for joy Daughter on Zion. if Zion is a mount, daughters can't be in it. ; )
shout Israel and rejoice. just like in by His House, is now corrected.
exult with all your heart Daughter of Jerusalem.
YHVH has taken away His Judgments against you. notice He NOT Speaking again!
He has cleared away your enemies.
the KING of Israel YHVH is in your midst. oh no He's not!
you will fear disaster no more.
in that Day this will be said to Jerusalem.
do not be afraid Zion.
do not let your hands fall limp.
YHVH your CREATOR is in your midst
as a Victorious Warrior He will exult over you with Joy.
He will be quiet in His Love.
He will Rejoice over you with Shouts of Joy.
He will gather those who grieve about the Appointed Feasts.
{{ that came by the reproach of a burden. } what burdon is that zephaniah? ; )
behold I Am going to deal at that time with all your oppressors. notice He Speaking again
I will Save the lame and Gather the outcast.
I will turn their shame into praise.
giving to you a great-name in all the earth.
in that time I will bring you in the time I gather you together.
indeed I will Give you renown and praise.
among all the peoples of the earth.
I will restore your fortunes before your eyes Says YHVH. GOD's now giving out LUCK!