2 "I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth," declares the Lord.
2 I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the Lord.
2 "I will utterly sweep away everything from the face of the earth," declares the Lord.
2 "I'm going to make a clean sweep of the earth, a thorough housecleaning." God's Decree.
2 "I will utterly consume everything From the face of the land," Says the Lord;
2 "I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth," says the Lord .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Zephaniah 1:2
Commentary on Zephaniah 1:1-6
(Read Zephaniah 1:1-6)
Ruin is coming, utter ruin; destruction from the Almighty. The servants of God all proclaim, There is no peace for the wicked. The expressions are figurative, speaking every where desolation; the land shall be left without inhabitants. The sinners to be consumed are, the professed idolaters, and those that worship Jehovah and idols, or swear to the Lord, and to Malcham. Those that think to divide their affections and worship between God and idols, will come short of acceptance with God; for what communion can there be between light and darkness? If Satan have half, he will have all; if the Lord have but half, he will have none. Neglect of God shows impiety and contempt. May none of us be among those who draw back unto perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.