Zephaniah 2:3
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Seekבַּקְּשׁ֤וּ
(bak·ke·shu)
1245: to seeka prim. root
the LORD,יְהוָה֙
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
Allכָּל־
(kol-)
3605: the whole, allfrom kalal
you humbleעַנְוֵ֣י
(an·vei)
6035: poor, afflicted, humble, meekfrom anah
of the earthהָאָ֔רֶץ
(ha·'a·retz,)
776: earth, landa prim. root
Whoאֲשֶׁ֥ר
(a·sher)
834: who, which, thata prim. pronoun
have carriedפָּעָ֑לוּ
(pa·'a·lu;)
6466: do, makea prim. root
out His ordinances;מִשְׁפָּטֹ֖ו
(mish·pa·tov)
4941: judgmentfrom shaphat
Seekבַּקְּשׁוּ־
(bak·ke·shu-)
1245: to seeka prim. root
righteousness,צֶ֙דֶק֙
(tze·dek)
6664: rightness, righteousnessfrom an unused word
seekבַּקְּשׁ֣וּ
(bak·ke·shu)
1245: to seeka prim. root
humility.עֲנָוָ֔ה
(a·na·vah,)
6038: humilityfrom anah
Perhapsאוּלַי֙
(u·lai)
194: perhapsa prim. root
you will be hiddenתִּסָּ֣תְר֔וּ
(tis·sa·te·ru,)
5641: to hide, conceala prim. root
In the dayבְּיֹ֖ום
(be·yo·vm)
3117: daya prim. root
of the LORD'Sיְהוָֽה׃
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
anger.אַף־
(af-)
639: a nostril, nose, face, angerfrom anaph


















KJV Lexicon
Seek
baqash  (baw-kash')
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
ye the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
all ye meek
`anav  (aw-nawv')
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly) -- humble, lowly, meek, poor.
of the earth
'erets  (eh'-rets)
the earth (at large, or partitively a land) -- common, country, earth, field, ground, land, natins, way, + wilderness, world.
which have wrought
pa`al  (paw-al')
to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise -- commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er).
his judgment
mishpat  (mish-pawt')
a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective
seek
baqash  (baw-kash')
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
righteousness
tsedeq  (tseh'-dek)
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity -- even, (that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
seek
baqash  (baw-kash')
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
meekness
`anavah  (an-aw-vaw')
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) -- gentleness, humility, meekness.
it may be
'uwlay  (oo-lah'ee)
if not; hence perhaps -- if so be, may be, peradventure, unless.
ye shall be hid
cathar  (saw-thar')
to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively -- be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, surely.
in the day
yowm  (yome)
a day (as the warm hours),
of the LORD'S
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
anger
'aph  (af)
the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Seek the LORD, All you humble of the earth Who have carried out His ordinances; Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden In the day of the LORD'S anger.

King James Bible
Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who carry out what He commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be concealed on the day of the LORD's anger.

International Standard Version
seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."

NET Bible
Seek the LORD's favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the LORD's angry judgment.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Search for the LORD, all you humble people in the land who carry out his justice. Search for what is right. Search for humility. Maybe you will find shelter on the day of the LORD's anger.

King James 2000 Bible
Seek you the LORD, all you meek of the earth, who have kept his commands; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be you shall be hidden in the day of the LORD'S anger.
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