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sophonias

/ˌzɛf.əˈnaɪ.ə/

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noun

/ˌzɛf.əˈnaɪ.ə/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к одному из малых пророков Ветхого Завета (конец VII века до н.э.), а также к книге Ветхого Завета, содержащей его пророчества, которые сосредоточены на грядущем Божественном суде над грешниками Иудеи.

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

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Biblical ProphetC2formal

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

    ruБиблейский пророк

    • Sophonias is considered one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
    • The prophecies of Sophonias focus on the day of the Lord.
    • Scholars date the ministry of Sophonias to the reign of King Josiah.

    Synonymszephaniah

  2. Old Testament BookC2formal

    The book of the Old Testament containing the prophecies of Zephaniah, which warn of divine judgment on Judah and promise future restoration.

    ruКнига Ветхого Завета

    • The book of Sophonias is the ninth book among the minor prophets.
    • Sophonias describes the coming judgment against the sinners of Judah.
    • The final chapter of Sophonias offers hope for the remnant of Israel.

    Synonymszephaniah

Forms
  • sophoniases plural form
  • sophoniases' possessive plural form
  • sophonias's possessive singular form