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Their wealth will become a spoil, and their houses a desolation. Yes, they will build houses, but won`t inhabit them. They will plant vineyards, but won`t drink their wine.
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A Long-Promised Consequence
Commentators unanimously point out that the judgments in this verse—losing wealth, homes, and the fruit of one's labor—are not new threats. They are the direct fulfillment of curses for disobedience that God laid out centuries earlier in the Law of Moses, specifically in Deuteronomy 28. Zephaniah is showing that God's warnings are real and will eventually come to pass.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore their goods - Literally, “And their strength.” It is the simple sequel in God’s Providence. It is a continued narrative.
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19th Century
Anglican
The judgment, in reference to its objects.
16th Century
Protestant
Zephaniah pursues the same subject—that God, after long forbearance, would punish his rebellious and obstinate people. Therefore, he says that they…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore their goods shall become a booty To the enemy; the riches they trusted in, and thought themselves so secure of;…
God's day is near; the punishment of presumptuous sinners is a sacrifice to the justice of God.
The Jewish royal family will be held account…
