Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD’s wrath.” In the fire of his jealousy the whole earth will be consumed, for he will make a sudden end of all who live on the earth. New Living Translation Your silver and gold will not save you on that day of the LORD’s anger. For the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy. He will make a terrifying end of all the people on earth. English Standard Version Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them on the day of the wrath of the LORD. In the fire of his jealousy, all the earth shall be consumed; for a full and sudden end he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth. Berean Standard Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Berean Literal Bible Even their silver, even their gold, will not be able to deliver them on the day of the wrath of YHWH; and by the fire of His jealousy will be consumed all the earth, for indeed He will make a sudden end of all those dwelling on the earth!” King James Bible Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. New King James Version Neither their silver nor their gold Shall be able to deliver them In the day of the LORD’s wrath; But the whole land shall be devoured By the fire of His jealousy, For He will make speedy riddance Of all those who dwell in the land. New American Standard Bible Neither their silver nor their gold Will be able to save them On the day of the LORD’S anger; And all the earth will be devoured By the fire of His jealousy, For He will make a complete end, Indeed a horrifying one, Of all the inhabitants of the earth. NASB 1995 Neither their silver nor their gold Will be able to deliver them On the day of the LORD’S wrath; And all the earth will be devoured In the fire of His jealousy, For He will make a complete end, Indeed a terrifying one, Of all the inhabitants of the earth. NASB 1977 Neither their silver nor their gold Will be able to deliver them On the day of the LORD’s wrath; And all the earth will be devoured In the fire of His jealousy, For He will make a complete end, Indeed a terrifying one, Of all the inhabitants of the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Neither their silver nor their gold Will be able to deliver them On the day of the fury of Yahweh; And all the earth will be devoured In the fire of His jealousy, For He will make a complete destruction, Indeed a terrifying one, Of all the inhabitants of the earth. Amplified Bible Neither their silver nor their gold Will be able to rescue them On the day of the LORD’S indignation and wrath. And the whole earth will be consumed In the fire of His jealous wrath, For He shall make a full and complete end, Indeed a terrifying one, Of all the inhabitants of the earth. Berean Annotated Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s {YHWH} wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy. For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth (of all the people living in the land). Christian Standard Bible Their silver and their gold will be unable to rescue them on the day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of his jealousy, for he will make a complete, yes, a horrifying end of all the inhabitants of the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their silver and their gold will not be able to rescue them on the day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy. For He will make a complete, yes, a horrifying end of all the inhabitants of the earth. American Standard Version Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of Jehovah's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he will make an end, yea, a terrible end, of all them that dwell in the land. Contemporary English Version Not even your silver or gold can save you on that day when I, the LORD, am angry. My anger will flare up like a furious fire scorching the earth and everyone on it." English Revised Version Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make an end, yea, a terrible end, of all them that dwell in the land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their silver and their gold will not be able to rescue them on the day of the LORD's overflowing fury. The whole earth will be consumed by his fiery anger, because he will put an end, a frightening end, to those who live on earth. Good News Translation On the day when the LORD shows his fury, not even all their silver and gold will save them. The whole earth will be destroyed by the fire of his anger. He will put an end--a sudden end--to everyone who lives on earth. International Standard Version Neither their silver nor their gold will deliver them in the Day of the LORD's wrath; but the entire land will be consumed by the fire of his jealousy, for he will bring the inhabitants of the land to a sudden end." NET Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's angry judgment. The whole earth will be consumed by his fiery wrath. Indeed, he will bring terrifying destruction on all who live on the earth." New Heart English Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's wrath, but the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy; for he will make an end, yes, a terrible end, of all those who dwell in the land. Webster's Bible Translation Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he will make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNeither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. World English Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of Yahweh’s wrath, but the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy; for he will make an end, yes, a terrible end, of all those who dwell in the land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEven their silver, even their gold, is not able to deliver them in a day of the wrath of YHWH, and in the fire of His jealousy is the whole land consumed, for He makes only a hurried end of all the inhabitants of the land! Berean Literal Bible Even their silver, even their gold, will not be able to deliver them on the day of the wrath of YHWH; and by the fire of His jealousy will be consumed all the earth, for indeed He will make a sudden end of all those dwelling on the earth!” Young's Literal Translation Even their silver, even their gold, Is not able to deliver them in a day of the wrath of Jehovah, And in the fire of His jealousy consumed is the whole land, For only a hastened end doth He make Of all the inhabitants of the land! Smith's Literal Translation Also their silver also their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of Jehovah; and all the land shall be consumed by the fire of his jealousy: for he will make a completion even sudden of all dwelling in the land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither shall their silver and their gold be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: all the land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy, for he shall make even a speedy destruction of all them that dwell in the land. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them. On the day of the LORD’s wrath, in the fire of his passion, all the earth will be consumed. For he will make an end, yes, a sudden end, of all who live on the earth. New Revised Standard Version Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the LORD’s wrath; in the fire of his passion the whole earth shall be consumed; for a full, a terrible end he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNeither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be consumed in the fire of his indignation; for he shall make a speedy destruction against all the inhabitants of the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their gold and their silver cannot save them in the day of the wrath of LORD JEHOVAH, and in the fire of his zeal all the Earth shall be consumed, because LORD JEHOVAH makes tumult and an end upon all its inhabitants of the Earth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Neither their silver nor their gold Shall be able to deliver them In the day of the LORD'S wrath; But the whole earth shall be devoured by the fire of His jealousy; For He will make and end, yea, a terrible end, Of all them that dwell in the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their silver and their gold shall in nowise be able to rescue them in the day of the Lord's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealously; for he will bring a speedy destruction on all them that inhabit the land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day of the LORD…17I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. 18Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Cross References Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them Ezekiel 7:19 They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Psalm 49:7-8 No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. / For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. Isaiah 13:9 Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. Joel 1:15 Alas for the day! For the Day of the LORD is near, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty. Jeremiah 46:10 For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. Hebrews 12:29 “For our God is a consuming fire.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Ezekiel 7:2-3 “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. / The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. Jeremiah 25:33 Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. Revelation 6:15-17 Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Isaiah 2:20-21 In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Treasury of Scripture Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. their silver. Zephaniah 1:11 Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off. Psalm 49:6-9 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; … Psalm 52:5-7 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah… in the day. Zephaniah 1:15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, Job 21:30 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. but. Zephaniah 3:8 Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy. Leviticus 26:33-35 And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste… Deuteronomy 29:20-28 The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven… the fire. Zephaniah 3:8 Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy. Deuteronomy 32:21-25 They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation… 1 Kings 14:22 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked him to jealousy with their sins which they had committed, above all that their fathers had done. he shall. Zephaniah 1:2,3 I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the LORD… Isaiah 1:24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: Jump to Previous Able Deliver Devoured Dwell Earth End Fire Gold Jealousy LORD's Riddance Silver Speedy Terrible Whole WrathJump to Next Able Deliver Devoured Dwell Earth End Fire Gold Jealousy LORD's Riddance Silver Speedy Terrible Whole WrathZephaniah 1 1. The time when Zephaniah prophesied.2. God's severe judgments against Judah. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them This phrase emphasizes the futility of relying on material wealth for salvation or protection. In the ancient Near East, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor and a means of securing one's future. However, Zephaniah warns that on the Day of the LORD, earthly riches will be powerless. This echoes Proverbs 11:4, which states, "Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death." The emphasis is on the spiritual bankruptcy of those who trust in wealth rather than God. on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy. For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZephaniahA prophet in the Old Testament, Zephaniah's ministry was during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. His prophecies focus on the coming judgment of God and the need for repentance. 2. The Day of the LORD A significant theme in Zephaniah, referring to a future time when God will execute judgment on the earth, purifying it and establishing His rule. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Zephaniah's prophecies. The nation is warned of impending judgment due to its idolatry and sin. 4. The LORD’s Wrath Represents God's righteous anger against sin and injustice. It is a central theme in the prophetic books, emphasizing the need for repentance. 5. The Whole Earth Indicates the universal scope of God's judgment, not limited to Judah but extending to all nations. Teaching Points The Futility of WealthEarthly riches cannot save us from God's judgment. Our trust should be in God, not in material possessions. The Universality of God's Judgment God's judgment is not limited to a specific group but extends to all humanity. This calls for a global awareness of God's sovereignty and justice. The Urgency of Repentance The suddenness of God's judgment emphasizes the need for immediate repentance and turning to God. God's Jealousy and Holiness God's jealousy is a reflection of His holiness and desire for a pure relationship with His people. We are called to live in holiness and devotion to Him. Eternal Perspective We are encouraged to focus on eternal values rather than temporary, earthly gains, aligning our lives with God's eternal purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zephaniah 1:18?2. How does Zephaniah 1:18 emphasize the futility of wealth in God's judgment? 3. What does "the whole earth will be consumed" reveal about God's power? 4. How can we prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth in our lives? 5. Which New Testament teachings align with Zephaniah 1:18's warning about judgment? 6. How should Zephaniah 1:18 influence our daily decisions and spiritual priorities? 7. What does Zephaniah 1:18 reveal about God's judgment and its inevitability? 8. How does Zephaniah 1:18 challenge the belief in material wealth as security? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Zephaniah 1:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zephaniah 1? 11. How does Zephaniah 1:18's claim that wealth can't save on the "day of the Lord" align with biblical texts showing God's mercy and willingness to relent from punishment? 12. How do we reconcile Zephaniah 3:17’s depiction of a rejoicing God with earlier passages describing severe wrath and destruction? 13. Where is the archaeological evidence to substantiate the extensive tributes of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in 1 Chronicles 18:7-11? 14. What are Vessels of Wrath? What Does Zephaniah 1:18 Mean Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver themGod underscores the absolute futility of trusting in material wealth when He rises to judge. Proverbs 11:4 says, “Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.” Ezekiel 7:19 echoes, “Their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD.” In the face of divine judgment: • Earthly assets lose all purchasing power. • The sin of relying on possessions is exposed (Luke 12:15–21). • True security rests only in a right relationship with the Lord (1 Timothy 6:17). on the Day of the LORD’s wrath This is the same “great day of the LORD” Zephaniah described moments earlier (1:14–15), a literal, future moment when God’s righteous anger is fully unveiled. Scriptures like Joel 2:11, Romans 2:5, and Revelation 6:17 all point to a climactic accounting for every nation and individual. On that day: • Human pride collapses. • Every refuge outside Christ is swept away. • Salvation belongs exclusively to those covered by the blood of the Lamb (John 3:36). The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy God’s jealousy is His passionate commitment to His own glory and to the covenant He has made with His people (Deuteronomy 4:24; Nahum 1:2). Zephaniah affirms a worldwide scope: “the whole earth.” Peter later foresees the same purging fire (2 Peter 3:7, 10). The image communicates: • Totality—no corner of creation will be exempt. • Purity—the fire eliminates idolatry and rebellion, preparing the earth for His righteous reign (Isaiah 60:21). • Certainty—this is not symbolic only; it is a promised historical event. For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth The judgment arrives abruptly, catching the unprepared off guard, just as in the days of Noah (Matthew 24:37–39). Paul writes, “While people are saying, ‘Peace and security,’ destruction will come upon them suddenly” (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Zephaniah’s wording stresses: • Speed—there will be no time to negotiate or escape. • Finality—the present age’s rebellion is decisively terminated (Revelation 19:19–21). • Universality—“all who dwell on the earth” points to every unbeliever who persists in defiance. summary Zephaniah 1:18 declares that no amount of wealth can shield anyone when the Day of the LORD breaks forth. God’s wrath will fall swiftly, universally, and irresistibly, consuming the entire earth with purifying fire and bringing a sudden end to all who remain in rebellion. The only lasting refuge is found in the righteous Savior He Himself has provided. Verse 18. - Neither their silver, etc. They cannot bribe this enemy; their wealth cannot win for them immunity (Isaiah 13:17; Ezekiel 7:19). The fire of his jealousy (Zephaniah 3:8). The whole earth (for, as we have seen in Zephaniah 1:2, 3, the judgment is universal) shall be punished in the wrath of the Lord, who will not have the honour which is due to him given to any other. He shall make even a speedy riddance; more closely, he shall make an end, yea, a speedy end (comp. Nahum 1:8; Isaiah 10:23, which our text imitates). (For the sudden and unexpected arrival of the day of the Lord, see Luke 17:26, etc.)
Hebrew [Neither] their silverכַּסְפָּ֨ם (kas·pām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3701: Silver, money nor גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and their gold זְהָבָ֜ם (zə·hā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky will be able יוּכַ֣ל (yū·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power to deliver them לְהַצִּילָ֗ם (lə·haṣ·ṣî·lām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver on the Day בְּיוֹם֙ (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of the LORD’s יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel wrath. עֶבְרַ֣ת (‘eḇ·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5678: Overflow, arrogance, fury The whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every earth הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will be consumed תֵּאָכֵ֖ל (tê·’ā·ḵêl) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 398: To eat by the fire וּבְאֵשׁ֙ (ū·ḇə·’êš) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 784: A fire of His jealousy.” קִנְאָת֔וֹ (qin·’ā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7068: Ardor, zeal, jealousy For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction indeed, אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely He will make יַֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a sudden נִבְהָלָה֙ (niḇ·hā·lāh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously end כָלָ֤ה (ḵā·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3617: Completion, complete destruction, consumption, annihilation of אֵ֥ת (’êṯ) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Zephaniah 1:18 NIVZephaniah 1:18 NLT Zephaniah 1:18 ESV Zephaniah 1:18 NASB Zephaniah 1:18 KJV Zephaniah 1:18 BibleApps.com Zephaniah 1:18 Biblia Paralela Zephaniah 1:18 Chinese Bible Zephaniah 1:18 French Bible Zephaniah 1:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will (Zeph. Zep Zp) |
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