Definition

Proper noun: - A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Zephaniah" is one of the books of the Bible, specifically a part of the Old Testament and the collection known as the Minor Prophets. It contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Zephaniah.

Usage

• The "Book of Zephaniah" is used to refer to this specific biblical text in religious, theological, and academic contexts.
• It is typically cited by its full title or simply as "Zephaniah" when the context is clear.

Examples

• As a proper noun (title):
  • The Book of Zephaniah is quite short, consisting of only three chapters.
  • In our study of the Minor Prophets, we will examine the Book of Zephaniah next week.
  • The theme of the Day of the Lord is central to the message of the Book of Zephaniah.

Advanced Usage

• "Zephaniah": Often used alone to refer to the book when the biblical context is established.
  • The prophecy in Zephaniah 1:14-18 describes the coming judgment.

Variants and Related Words

• Zephaniah: The shorter, more common name for the book and the prophet.
• Minor Prophets: The collective term for the twelve shorter prophetic books in the Old Testament, which includes the Book of Zephaniah.

Synonyms

• Zephaniah: The direct synonym when referring to the biblical book.
• The Prophecy of Zephaniah: A less common but accurate alternative title.

Related Phrases

• Book of the Twelve: Another term for the collection of the Minor Prophets, which includes Zephaniah.

Noun

1. an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Zephaniah which are concerned mainly with the approaching judgment by God upon the sinners of Judah