Zephaniah 3:4

Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

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Other Translations for Zephaniah 3:4

BSB
Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law.
AKJV
Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.
CPDV
Her prophets are crazed; men without faith. Her priests have polluted what is holy; they have acted unjustly against the law.
ERV
Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have profaned the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.
NHEB
Her prophets are arrogant and treacherous people. Her priests have profaned the sanctuary. They have done violence to the law.
SMT
Her prophets vain-glorious men of treacheries: her priests defiled the holy place, they violated the law.

Commentary for Zephaniah 3:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zephaniah 3:4
Summary
Religious leaders corrupt and mislead people
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Prophets and priests corrupted
Estimated Time Period
c. 630 BC
Category
Teaching