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    Zephaniah

    zef-uh-NY-uh

    Meaning

    The LORD has hidden; God protects

    Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Zephaniah

    What it points to

    Zephaniah reveals a God who not only saves but sings over His people with joy. His name — 'God protects' — captures the heart of a Father who hides His children safely in His love.

    Verses · King James Version

    “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

    Zephaniah 3:17

    “Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness.”

    Zephaniah 2:3

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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