Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
<< Zephaniah 1:17 Zephaniah 2:1 >>
Zephaniah 1:18
Neither . . . silver nor . . . gold shall . . . deliver them, etc.— (Proverbs 11:4).
fire of his jealousy— (Ezekiel 38:19); His wrath jealous for His honor consuming the guilty like fire.
make even a speedy riddance of all—rather, a "consummation" (complete destruction: "full end," Jeremiah 46:28; Ezekiel 11:13) "altogether sudden" [MAURER]. "A consumption, and that a sudden one" [CALVIN].
<< Zephaniah 1:17 Zephaniah 2:1 >> DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Join 138,743+ readers
A Verse and a Thought, Every Morning
The Berean delivers one scripture and a short, insightful commentary to your inbox each day — a starting point for reflection and study.