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Zephaniah 2:2 - Compare All Versions

Zephaniah 2:2 NIV (New International Version)

before the decree takes effect and that day passes like windblown chaff, before the LORD’s fierce anger comes upon you, before the day of the LORD’s wrath comes upon you.

Zephaniah 2:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

before the decree takes effect —before the day passes away like chaff— before there comes upon you the burning anger of the LORD, before there comes upon you the day of the anger of the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

Gather before judgment begins, before your time to repent is blown away like chaff. Act now, before the fierce fury of the LORD falls and the terrible day of the LORD’s anger begins.

Zephaniah 2:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

before the decree  takes effect and the day passes like chaff, before the burning of the  LORD’s anger  overtakes you, before the day of the  LORD’s anger overtakes you.

Zephaniah 2:2 KJV (King James Version)

before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD's anger come upon you.

Zephaniah 2:2 NKJV (New King James Version)

Before the decree is issued, Or the day passes like chaff, Before the LORD’s fierce anger comes upon you, Before the day of the LORD’s anger comes upon you!

Zephaniah 2:1-2 MSG (The Message)

So get yourselves together. Shape up! You’re a nation without a clue about what it wants. Do it before you’re blown away like leaves in a windstorm, Before GOD’s Judgment-anger sweeps down on you, Before GOD’s Judgment Day wrath descends with full force. * * *

Zephaniah 2:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Before the decree takes effect— The day passes like chaff— Before the burning anger of the LORD comes upon you, Before the day of the LORD’S anger comes upon you.

Zephaniah 2:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Before the decree takes effect [and the time for repentance is lost]— The day passes like the chaff [whirled by the wind]— Before the burning and fierce anger of the LORD comes upon you, Before the day of the wrath of the LORD comes upon you.

Zephaniah 2:2 NET (New English Translation)

before God’s decree becomes reality and the day of opportunity disappears like windblown chaff, before the LORD’s raging anger overtakes you – before the day of the LORD’s angry judgment overtakes you!