Zephaniah 3:3

Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

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Other Translations for Zephaniah 3:3

BSB
Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning.
AKJV
Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.
CPDV
Her leaders are in her midst like roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves; they leave nothing for the morning.
ERV
Her princes in the midst of her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they leave nothing till the morrow.
NHEB
Her princes in the midst of her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing until the next day.
SMT
Her chiefs in the midst of her are roaring lions; her judges evening wolves; they laid not up for the morning.

Commentary for Zephaniah 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zephaniah 3:3
Summary
Rulers are savage and ruthless predators
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Rulers described as beasts
Estimated Time Period
c. 630 BC
Category
Teaching