"On the Day of the LORD's sacrifice I will punish the princes, the sons of the king, and all who are dressed in foreign apparel. Sermons
I. A BOND OF INTERNATIONAL UNION. The interchange of commodities among the different peoples of the earth one of the surest means of promoting peace and causing wars to cease. II. A SIGN OF ADVANCING CIVILIZATION. When a nation's wants multiply beyond its own power directly to meet them, it naturally draws upon the resources of lands and peoples beyond itself. Thus while the existence of these wants marks the upward progress of the nation itself, the effort needed to supply them acts as a stimulus to other peoples to join in the onward march. III. A SYMPTOM OF DECLINING PATRIOTISM. No truer indication that the national sentiment amongst a people is becoming feeble than the slavish imitation of the manners and customs, speech and dress, of a stronger neighbour. IV. A SYMBOL OF RELIGIOUS DECLENSION. In this light regarded by the Egyptian or Chaldean raiment worn by Judaean princes and peasants meant that their hearts were hankering after Egyptian or Chaldean idolatry. So when Christians conform to the world's ways, adopting its maxims and principles, manners and customs, thoughts and feelings, sentiments and practices - all of which should be to them what foreign clothes were to Israel - there is reason to suspect that a backward movement in religion has begun. - T.W.
I will punish ... all such as are clothed with strange apparel I. THE CRIMINALS. Consider the principals, and the accessaries.II. THE CRIME. Either wearing exotic and foreign apparel, or such as they had newly invented among themselves. III. THE PUNISHMENT. This is indefinitely expressed. How, in what way, degree, or measure, He will punish, He reserves to Himself. (Vincent Alsop, A. M.) People Amariah, Amon, Amoz, Cushi, Gedaliah, Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Josiah, Malcham, Milcom, Molech, ZephaniahPlaces Fish Gate, Jerusalem, Mortar, Second QuarterTopics Apparel, Array, Attire, Charge, Clad, Clothe, Clothed, Clothes, Clothing, Foreign, Garments, Heads, King's, Laid, Lands, Lord's, Offering, Officials, Pass, Princes, Punish, Punishment, Putting, Robes, Rulers, Sacrifice, Sons, Strange, ThemselvesOutline 1. The time when Zephaniah prophesied.2. God's severe judgments against Judah. Dictionary of Bible Themes Zephaniah 1:8-9 5484 punishment, by God Library Against Vain and Worldly Knowledge"My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of men move thee. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.(1) Give ear to My words, for they kindle the heart and enlighten the mind, they bring contrition, and they supply manifold consolations. Never read thou the word that thou mayest appear more learned or wise; but study for the mortification of thy sins, for this will be far more profitable for thee than the knowledge of many difficult questions. 2. "When thou hast read and learned many … Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3 Links Zephaniah 1:8 NIVZephaniah 1:8 NLT Zephaniah 1:8 ESV Zephaniah 1:8 NASB Zephaniah 1:8 KJV Zephaniah 1:8 Bible Apps Zephaniah 1:8 Parallel Zephaniah 1:8 Biblia Paralela Zephaniah 1:8 Chinese Bible Zephaniah 1:8 French Bible Zephaniah 1:8 German Bible Zephaniah 1:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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