zephaniah

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a Hebrew minor prophet from the late 7th century BC, as well as the Old Testament book containing his prophecies, which focus on God's impending judgment upon the sinners of Judah.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname eines der zwölf kleinen Propheten des Alten Testaments (Ende des 7. Jahrhunderts v. Chr.) sowie des alttestamentlichen Buches, das seine Prophezeiungen enthält, die sich auf das kommende Gericht Gottes über die Sünder Judas konzentrieren.

1. Biblical Prophet C2 formal

   A Hebrew minor prophet from the late 7th century BC, known for his prophecies of judgment and restoration.

   • Zephaniah warned the people of Judah about the coming day of the Lord.
   • The prophet Zephaniah spoke against idolatry and injustice.
   • Scholars study the book of Zephaniah for its themes of divine judgment.

   🇩🇪Zefanja

   Synonyme: sophonias

2. Book of the Bible C2 formal

   An Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Zephaniah, focusing on God's approaching judgment upon the sinners of Judah and the promise of restoration.

   • The book of Zephaniah is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Bible.
   • In Zephaniah, the prophet calls for repentance before the day of the Lord.
   • The final chapter of Zephaniah speaks of joy and restoration for the faithful.

   🇩🇪Buch der Bibel

   Synonyme: sophonias

• zephaniahs plural form
• zephaniahs' possessive plural form
• zephaniah's possessive singular form