Zephaniah
Zephaniah
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At a Glance
צְפַנְיָה (Tsefanyah — "The LORD hides") — Prophetic voice to Israel and the nations
| Chapters | Chiasms | Intertextuality | Trajectories | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Theme: Day of the LORD—universal judgment and the preservation of a humble remnant.
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| Resource | Count | Link |
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| Chiasms | 9 | View all → |
| Intertextuality Pairs | 4 | View all → |
| Trajectory Tables | — | View all → |
| Longitudinal Themes | 0 | View all → |
Major Chiastic Structures
Literary patterns revealing theological emphasis
| Chiasm | Span | Center/Turning Point |
|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah 1:1 - 18 | 1:1-18 | — |
| Zephaniah 1:10 - 14 | 1:10-14 | — |
| Zephaniah 1:2 - 3:20 | 1:2-3:20 | — |
| Zephaniah 2:1 - 15 | 2:1-15 | — |
| Zephaniah 2:1 - 5 | 2:1-5 | — |
Trajectory Tables
Typological studies tracing themes to Christ
| # | Trajectory | What It Traces |
|---|---|---|
| 079 | Israel — Corporate New-Adam | A nation called God's son to succeed where Adam failed, and did not, until Christ the true Israel. |
| 107 | New Creation — Cosmic Redemption | The creating word of Genesis carried through Isaiah's new heavens, breaking open in Christ's risen body. |
| 110 | New Moons — Renewal and Rest | The monthly trumpet blast re-consecrating Israel's calendar, a shadow whose substance belongs to Christ. |
| 123 | Priestly Teaching — Torah Instruction | The priests charged to teach God's law, a line arriving at the Teacher who writes it on hearts. |