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Zephaniah · read by Mike Bullmore
26 verses, in order. Only the verses Mike read aloud are shown.
Zephaniah 1
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This is the word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah:Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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"I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth," declares the LORD.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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"I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth," declares the LORD.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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those who bow on the rooftops to worship the host of heaven, those who bow down and swear by the LORD but also swear by Milcom,Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him."Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, 'The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.'Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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The great Day of the LORD is near— near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness,Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
Zephaniah 2
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Gather yourselves, gather together, O shameful nation,Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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before the decree takes effect and the day passes like chaff, before the burning anger of the LORD comes upon you, before the Day of the LORD's anger comes upon you.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
Zephaniah 3
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She heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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Therefore wait for Me," declares the LORD, "until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation— all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble."Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel's King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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On that day they will say to Jerusalem: "Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing."Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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"I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)
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Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own
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At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes," says the LORD.Read from ESV · God's Great Heart of Love Toward His Own (TGC 2011)