02249cam a22003133u 4500 8263 UtSlPG 20260610133219.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS Anonymous The World English Bible (WEB): Zephaniah Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Zephaniah Release date is 2005-06-01 From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward "The World English Bible (WEB): Zephaniah" by Anonymous is a prophetic text from the Bible, likely written in the late 7th century BC. This book falls under the category of religious scripture and encompasses themes of judgment, prophecy, and redemption. It primarily addresses the impending judgment of God against the Kingdom of Judah and surrounding nations, emphasizing the consequences of idolatry and moral decay. The content of Zephaniah outlines a prophetic warning of destruction aimed at both Judah and its neighboring nations due to their unfaithfulness and wickedness. The opening verses invoke the wrath of Yahweh, indicating that everything will be swept away, including the land, animals, and people who have fallen into corrupt worship practices. Additionally, the book highlights the call for the humble to seek righteousness before the day of judgment arrives. Ultimately, it shifts toward hope, promising restoration and deliverance for the remnant of Israel, who will be gathered and protected by Yahweh amongst a backdrop of severe divine justice meted upon their oppressors and the unfaithful. Through vivid imagery and structures of lament and hope, Zephaniah serves as both a warning and a promise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible. Zephaniah https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8263 50245 50245