Zephaniah 2:8

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Zephaniah 2:8

BSB

"I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders.

AKJV

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

CPDV

I have heard about the disgrace of Moab and the blasphemies of the sons of Ammon, by which they have defamed my people and have been magnified beyond their borders.

ERV

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

NHEB

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the people of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

SMT

I heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the sons of Ammon which they reproached my people, and they will magnify against their border.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Zephaniah 2:8

IhaveheardH8085thereproachH2781Noun FeminineofMoabH4124andtherevilingsH1421Noun MasculineofthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofAmmonH5983Proper Name MasculinewherebytheyhavereproachedH2778VerbmypeopleH5971Noun MasculineandmagnifiedH1431VerbthemselvesagainsttheirborderH1366Noun Masculine

Commentary for Zephaniah 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Zephaniah 2:8

Summary

God hears insults against His nation

Place

Moab, Ammon

Event

Divine awareness of mockery

Estimated Time Period

c. 630 BC