Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all who live in Jerusalem. I will destroy every remnant of Baal worship in this place, the very names of the idolatrous priests— New Living Translation “I will crush Judah and Jerusalem with my fist and destroy every last trace of their Baal worship. I will put an end to all the idolatrous priests, so that even the memory of them will disappear. English Standard Version “I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off from this place the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests along with the priests, Berean Standard Bible “I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests— King James Bible 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; New King James Version “I will stretch out My hand against Judah, And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off every trace of Baal from this place, The names of the idolatrous priests with the pagan priests— New American Standard Bible “So I will stretch out My hand against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will eliminate the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names of the idolatrous priests along with the other priests. NASB 1995 “So I will stretch out My hand against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names of the idolatrous priests along with the priests. NASB 1977 “So I will stretch out My hand against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names of the idolatrous priests along with the priests. Legacy Standard Bible “So I will stretch out My hand against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names of the idolatrous priests along with the priests, Amplified Bible “I will also stretch out My hand [in judgment] against Judah And against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And I will cut off and destroy the remnant of Baal from this place, And the names and remembrance of the idolatrous priests along with the [false] priests, Christian Standard Bible I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the residents of Jerusalem. I will cut off every vestige of Baal from this place, the names of the pagan priests along with the priests; Holman Christian Standard Bible I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all the residents of Jerusalem. I will cut off every vestige of Baal from this place, the names of the pagan priests along with the priests; American Standard Version And I will stretch out my 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 Chemarim with the priests; Contemporary English Version I will reach out to punish Judah and Jerusalem--nothing will remain of the god Baal; nothing will be remembered of his pagan priests. English Revised Version And I will 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 Chemarim with the priests; GOD'S WORD® Translation "I will use my power against Judah and against those who live in Jerusalem. I will remove the faithful few of Baal from this place and the names of the pagan priests along with my priests. Good News Translation "I will punish the people of Jerusalem and of all Judah. I will destroy the last trace of the worship of Baal there, and no one will even remember the pagan priests who serve him. International Standard Version "I will also stretch out my hand against Judah, and upon all inhabitants of Jerusalem. I'll wipe out every trace of Baal from this place, and the name of the pagan priests , along with my own priests. Majority Standard Bible ?I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests? NET Bible "I will attack Judah and all who live in Jerusalem. I will remove from this place every trace of Baal worship, as well as the very memory of the pagan priests. New Heart English Bible I will stretch out my hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place: the name of the idolatrous and pagan priests, Webster's Bible Translation I will also stretch out my 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; World English Bible I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place—the name of the idolatrous and pagan priests, Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“And I have stretched out My hand against Judah, "" And against all inhabiting Jerusalem, "" And cut off from this place the remnant of Ba‘al, "" The name of the idolatrous priests, with the priests, Young's Literal Translation And stretched out My hand against Judah, And against all inhabiting Jerusalem, And cut off from this place the remnant of Baal, The name of the idolatrous priests, with the priests, Smith's Literal Translation And I stretched out my hand upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I cut off from this place the remnant of Baal, with the name of the obscurations with the priests. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will stretch out my hand upon Juda, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and I will destroy out of this place the remnant of Baal, and the names of the wardens of the temples with the priests: Catholic Public Domain Version 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, New American Bible I will stretch out my hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; I will eliminate from this place the last vestige of Baal, the name of the idolatrous priests. New Revised Standard Version I will stretch out my hand against Judah, and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will also stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will destroy the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the priests in charge, along with the priests; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall lift my hands against Yehuda and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and I shall destroy from this place the remnant of Baal, and the name of the Priests with the Priests OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will stretch out My 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 idolatrous priests with the priests; Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will stretch out mine hand upon Juda, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will remove the names of Baal out of this place, and the names of the priests; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zephaniah Prophesies Judgment on Judah…3“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. 4“I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests— 5those 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,… Cross References 2 Kings 23:5 Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. 2 Kings 23:4 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. 2 Chronicles 34:4 Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them. Hosea 10:5 The people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn over it with its idolatrous priests—those who rejoiced in its glory—for it has been taken from them into exile. Jeremiah 8:2 They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. Jeremiah 19:13 The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” 1 Kings 11:5 Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 1 Kings 11:7 At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. 2 Kings 23:13 The king also desecrated the high places east of Jerusalem, to the south of the Mount of Corruption, which King Solomon of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. Ezekiel 8:14 Then He brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the house of the LORD, and I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz. Ezekiel 8:16 So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. Jeremiah 32:29 And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. 2 Kings 23:12 He pulled down the altars that the kings of Judah had set up on the roof near the upper chamber of Ahaz, and the altars that Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD. The king pulverized them there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley. 2 Kings 23:24 Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture I will also stretch out my hand on Judah, and on 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; stretch. Exodus 15:12 Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. 2 Kings 21:13 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down. Isaiah 14:26,27 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations… the remnant. 2 Kings 23:4,5 And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel… 2 Chronicles 34:4 And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them. the Chemarims. Hosea 10:5 The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it. Jump to Previous Baal Ba'al Cut Cutting Forth Hand Idolatrous Inhabitants Inhabiting Jerusalem Judah Live Names Pagan Priests Remnant Stretch StretchedJump to Next Baal Ba'al Cut Cutting Forth Hand Idolatrous Inhabitants Inhabiting Jerusalem Judah Live Names Pagan Priests Remnant Stretch StretchedZephaniah 1 1. The time when Zephaniah prophesied.2. God's severe judgments against Judah. I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. This phrase indicates God's impending judgment on Judah and Jerusalem, emphasizing His direct intervention. The imagery of God stretching out His hand is a common biblical metaphor for divine action, often associated with judgment or deliverance (Exodus 7:5, Isaiah 5:25). Historically, this prophecy is set during the reign of King Josiah, a time of religious reform, yet the people had not fully turned from idolatry. The focus on Judah and Jerusalem highlights the centrality of these locations in Jewish worship and governance, underscoring the seriousness of their apostasy. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests— Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. It was the primary audience of Zephaniah's prophecy. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, a central place of worship and political power, and the focal point of God's judgment in this passage. 3. Baal A Canaanite deity often associated with fertility and weather, whose worship was a recurring issue for the Israelites, leading them away from the worship of Yahweh. 4. Pagan Priests Religious leaders who facilitated the worship of foreign gods, contrary to the worship of Yahweh. 5. Idolatrous Priests Priests who, while possibly serving in the temple, engaged in or supported the worship of idols, blending pagan practices with the worship of Yahweh. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod's declaration to "stretch out My hand" signifies His active role in executing judgment. Believers should recognize God's authority over nations and individuals, understanding that His judgments are just and righteous. The Danger of Syncretism The presence of idolatrous priests indicates a blending of true worship with pagan practices. Christians must guard against syncretism, ensuring that their faith remains pure and undiluted by worldly influences. The Call to Repentance The prophecy serves as a warning and a call to repentance. Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for any form of idolatry or compromise and to turn back to wholehearted devotion to God. The Importance of Spiritual Leadership The mention of pagan and idolatrous priests highlights the influence of spiritual leaders. It is crucial for leaders in the church to uphold biblical truth and lead by example in faithfulness to God. God's Faithfulness to His Covenant Despite the judgment pronounced, God's actions are rooted in His covenant relationship with His people. This assures believers of God's faithfulness and His desire for restoration and renewal.Verses 4-6. - § 3. The judgment will fall especially upon Judah and Jerusalem for their idolatry. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “I will stretch outוְנָטִ֤יתִי (wə·nā·ṭî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend My hand יָדִי֙ (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and against וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who dwell יוֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel I will cut off וְהִכְרַתִּ֞י (wə·hiḵ·rat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of this הַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that place הַמָּק֤וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition every remnant שְׁאָ֣ר (šə·’ār) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7605: Rest, residue, remnant of Baal, הַבַּ֔עַל (hab·ba·‘al) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god the names שֵׁ֥ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the idolatrous הַכְּמָרִ֖ים (hak·kə·mā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3649: An ascetic, an idolatrous priest and עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with [pagan] priests— הַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Links Zephaniah 1:4 NIVZephaniah 1:4 NLT Zephaniah 1:4 ESV Zephaniah 1:4 NASB Zephaniah 1:4 KJV Zephaniah 1:4 BibleApps.com Zephaniah 1:4 Biblia Paralela Zephaniah 1:4 Chinese Bible Zephaniah 1:4 French Bible Zephaniah 1:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zephaniah 1:4 I will stretch out my hand against (Zeph. 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