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Zephaniah, 1

1. The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.

1. Rijeè Jahvina upuæena Sefaniji, sinu Kušija, sina Gedalijina, sina Amarjina, sina Ezekijina, u vrijeme Jošije, sina Amonova, kralja judejskoga.

2. While gathering, I will gather together all things from the face of the earth, says the Lord.

2. "Da, sve æu zbrisati s lica zemlje" - rijeè je Jahvina!

3. I will gather man and cattle; I will gather the flying things of the air and the fish of the sea. And the impious will be a catastrophe. And I will disperse men before the face of the earth, says the Lord.

3. "Izbrisat æu ljude i zvijeri, ptice nebeske i ribe morske, uèinit æu da padnu bezbožnici, istrijebit æu ljude s lica zemlje" - rijeè je Jahvina!

4. And I will extend my hand over Judah and over all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will disperse from this place the remnant of Baal, and the names of the administrators along with the priests,

4. "Podignut æu ruku na Judu i na sve stanovnike Jeruzalema i istrijebit æu iz ovoga mjesta ostatak Baalov, ime služitelja idolskih sa sveæenicima njegovim;

5. and those who adore the military campaign over the ceiling of the sky, both those who adore and swear by the Lord, and those who swear by Melchom,

5. one koji se klanjaju na krovovima vojsci nebeskoj, one koji se klanjaju pred Jahvom a zaklinju se Milkomom;

6. both those who turn aside from following after the Lord, and those who have not sought the Lord, nor inquired about him.

6. one koji su se odmetnuli od Jahve, koji ne traže Jahvu i nimalo za nj ne mare."

7. Be silent before the face of the Lord God. For the day of the Lord is near; for the Lord has prepared a victim, he has sanctified those he has called.

7. Tišina pred Jahvom Gospodom, jer je dan Jahvin blizu! Da, Jahve je prigotovio žrtvu, posvetio je svoje uzvanike.

8. And this shall be: in the day of the victim of the Lord, I will visit upon the leaders, and upon the sons of the king, and upon all who have been clothed with strange garments.

8. "U dan žrtve Jahvine, kaznit æu knezove, sinove kraljeve, i sve koji se oblaèe na naèin tuðinski.

9. And I will visit upon all who enter arrogantly over the threshold in that day, those who fill the house of the Lord their God with iniquity and deceit.

9. Kaznit æu u taj dan sve koji preko praga poskakuju, koji Dom Gospodara svojega pune nasiljem i prijevarom."

10. And this shall be in that day, says the Lord: the voice of an outcry from the fish gate, and a howling from the Second, and a great contrition from the hills.

10. "U onaj dan" - rijeè je Jahvina - "vapaj æe se podiæi od Ribljih vrata, urlici iz novog dijela grada, silna lomljavina sa brežuljaka.

11. Howl, inhabitants of the Pillar. All the people of Canaan have fallen silent. All were ruined who had been wrapped in silver.

11. Kukajte, stanovnici makteški, jer je satrt sav narod kanaanski, zbrisani su svi mjeraèi srebra.

12. And this shall be in that time: I will scrutinize Jerusalem with lamps, and I will visit upon the men who have become stuck in the dregs, who say in their hearts, “The Lord will not do good, and he will not do evil.”

12. I u to vrijeme pretražit æu Jeruzalem sa zubljama i pohodit æu kaznom ljude koji miruju na svojoj vinskoj droždini i u svom srcu govore: 'Jahve ne može uèiniti ni dobro ni zlo.'"

13. And their strength will be in plundering, and their houses in the desert. And they will build houses and not dwell in them, and they will plant vineyards and not drink their wine.

13. Blago njihovo bit æe prepušteno pljaèki, njihove kuæe pustošenju. Oni su gradili kuæe - neæe u njima stanovati; sadili su vinograde - iz njih vina neæe piti.

14. The great day of the Lord is near; it is near and exceedingly swift. The voice of the day of the Lord is bitter; the strong will be tested there.

14. Blizu je dan Jahvin, veliki! Blizu je i žurno dolazi! Gorak je glas dana Jahvina: tada æe i junak zajaukati.

15. That day is a day of wrath, a day of tribulation and anguish, a day of calamity and misery, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and whirlwinds,

15. Dan gnjeva, onaj dan! Dan tjeskobe i nevolje! Dan užasa i pustošenja! Dan pomrèine i naoblake! Dan tmina i magluština!

16. a day of the trumpet and the trumpet blast over fortified cities and over exalted ramparts.

16. Dan trubljavine i bojne vike na gradove utvrðene i na visoka kruništa.

17. And I will trouble men, and they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the Lord. And their blood will be poured out like soil, and their bodies like manure.

17. "Prepustit æu ljude nevoljama i vrludat æe kao slijepci (jer su protiv Jahve sagriješili), krv æe se njihova prosuti kao prašina, njihova trupla bit æe baèena kao smeæe.

18. Neither their silver, nor their gold, will be able to free them in the day of the wrath of the Lord. All the land will be devoured in the fire of his zeal, for with all speed, he will bring to consummation every inhabitant of the land.

18. Ni njihovo srebro ni njihovo zlato neæe ih spasiti." U dan gnjeva Jahvina oganj njegove revnosti svu æe zemlju sažeæi. Jer on æe uništiti, zatrti sve stanovnike zemlje.



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Footnotes:

1:1-3 - The prophet Zephaniah begins his book by proclaiming God's judgment on Judah and the nations. The destruction will be complete, encompassing both the earth's creatures and human beings. This highlights the severity of sin and the holiness of God, who does not tolerate evil (see also Jeremiah 25:33 and Amos 9:2-3).

1:4-6 - God promises to destroy the idols and false worshipers in Judah. Idolatry was one of the greatest offenses against God, and this destruction symbolizes the purification of the people. Proper worship of God is essential to the faithfulness of His people (see also 1 Corinthians 10:14 and Isaiah 44:9-20).

1:7-13 - The call to silence and meditation before God's judgment is a call to reflect on sin and the consequences of a life far from God. The imminence of judgment highlights the importance of repentance and preparation to meet the Lord (see also Amos 5:13 and Malachi 3:16).

1:14-18 - The Day of the Lord is described as a time of great distress and destruction. The "Day of the Lord" is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing both judgment and redemption. This day will be a time of sorrow for the wicked, but of vindication for the righteous (see also Joel 2:1-11 and 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3).

Verses related to Zephaniah, 1:

Zephaniah chapter 1 proclaims the coming judgment of God. What warnings does the prophet bring? This powerful text heralds the "Day of the Lord," a time of judgment on Judah and Jerusalem for their idolatry and injustice. The chapter vividly describes the impending destruction, warning of the urgency of repentance. Zephaniah 1 addresses themes such as the sovereignty of God, the seriousness of sin, and the need for spiritual faithfulness. Examine with us five biblical passages that expand understanding of this crucial prophetic chapter.

Revelation 6:15-17: "Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the powerful, and all others, slaves and free, hid themselves in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. They shouted to the mountains and rocks, 'Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of their wrath has come; and who can bear it?'" - This excerpt from Revelation echoes the language and themes of the "Day of the Lord" described in Zephaniah 1, showing the continuity of this concept in the New Testament.

Isaiah 13:6: "Lament, for the day of the Lord is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty." - This passage from Isaiah uses language similar to that of Zephaniah 1 to describe the "Day of the Lord," reinforcing the importance of this prophetic theme.

Amos 5:18: "Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be one of darkness, not light." - Amos, like Zephaniah, warns against a misunderstanding of the "Day of the Lord," a central theme in Zephaniah 1.

Jeremiah 4:23-26: "I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; to the heavens, and there was no light. I looked at the mountains, and they were shaking; all the mountains swayed. I looked, and there were no people; all the birds of the air had fled. I looked, and the fertile land was a desert; all their cities were demolished because of the Lord and his fierce anger." - Jeremiah's description of divine judgment uses imagery similar to that found in Zephaniah 1, illustrating the devastation of the "Day of the Lord."

Matthew 24:29: "Immediately after the tribulation of those days 'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly powers will be shaken'." - Jesus uses language reminiscent of Zephaniah 1 when describing the eschatological events, showing the continuity of these themes in Christ's teaching.

FAQ:

What does Zephaniah 1 reveal about God's judgment?

Zephaniah 1 announces God's impending judgment on Judah and the nations, as a cleansing of the land and severe judgment on those who practice idolatry and wickedness. (Zephaniah 1:1-18)

Who will be punished in God's judgment, according to Zephaniah 1?

God will punish the idolaters, the corrupt, the arrogant, and those who seek other gods. Judgment extends to all nations, including Judah. (Zephaniah 1:4-6, 12-18)

What does the "day of the Lord" mean in Zephaniah 1?

The "day of the Lord" is described as a time of wrath, darkness, and destruction for the wicked. It represents a final judgment on those who reject divine justice. (Zephaniah 1:14-18)

What must the inhabitants of Jerusalem do to escape judgment?

Zephaniah 1 exhorts the righteous to repent and seek humility. Only those who turn to God sincerely will be protected during the judgment. (Zephaniah 2:3)

What is the promise of restoration in Zephaniah 1?

While judgment is inevitable, Zephaniah also speaks of a future restoration for the remnant of Israel, who will live in peace and prosperity after the judgment. (Zephaniah 3:9-13)


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