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Zephaniah 1:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Zephaniah 1:4

Verse 4 of 18

Scripture focus

I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, [and] the name of the Chemarims with the priests;

Zephaniah 1:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zephaniah 1:4

Theological / Devotional

Mine hand. The hand is a symbol of power, for it is the instrument by which a man exercises his power (see Joshua 4:24).

Remnant. All that remains of Baal. The LXX of this clause reads, “I will remove the names of Baal” (see on Hosea 2:17).

Chemarims. Idolatrous priests appointed by the kings of Judah to conduct worship in high places (see on Hosea 10:5).

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