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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zephaniah/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The land by the sea will become pastures having wells for shepherds and pens for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zephaniah/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Philistine coast will become a wilderness pasture, a place of shepherd camps and enclosures for sheep and goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zephaniah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you, O seacoast, shall be pastures, with meadows for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zephaniah/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sea coast shall be dwellings <i>and</i> cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zephaniah/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The seacoast shall be pastures, With shelters for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zephaniah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the seacoast will become grazing places, <i>With</i> pastures for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zephaniah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the seacoast will be pastures, With caves for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zephaniah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the seacoast will be pastures, <i>With</i> caves for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zephaniah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the seacoast will be pastures, <i>With</i> caves for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zephaniah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the [depopulated] seacoast shall be pastures, With [deserted] meadows for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zephaniah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The seacoast will become pasturelands with caves for shepherds and pens for sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zephaniah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The seacoast will become pasturelands with caves for shepherds and folds for sheep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zephaniah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sea-coast shall be pastures, with cottages for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zephaniah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your seacoast will be changed into pastureland and sheep pens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zephaniah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sea coast shall be pastures, with cottages for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zephaniah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The seacoast will become pastureland with meadows for shepherds and fenced-off places for sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zephaniah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your land by the sea will become open fields with shepherd's huts and sheep pens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zephaniah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Philistine coast will become meadows for shepherds and sheep pens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zephaniah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zephaniah/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The seacoast will be used as pasture lands by the shepherds and as pens for their flocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zephaniah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sea coast will be pastures, with cottages for shepherds and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zephaniah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zephaniah/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sea coast will be pastures, with cottages for shepherds and folds for flocks. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zephaniah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the seacoast has been habitations, "" Cottages [for] shepherds, and folds [for] a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zephaniah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sea-coast hath been habitations, Cottages for shepherds, and folds for a flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zephaniah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the region of the sea was a dwelling, and a cutting off of the shepherds and sheepfolds.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zephaniah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sea coast shall be the resting place of shepherds, and folds for cattle: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zephaniah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the coastline of the sea will be a resting place for shepherds and a fence line for cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zephaniah/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall become fields for shepherds, and folds for flocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zephaniah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And you, O seacoast, shall be pastures, meadows for shepherds and folds for flocks.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zephaniah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the seacoast shall become pastures for sheep, and Crete a pasture for flocks of sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zephaniah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the coast of the sea will be pastures, and Crete a place of pasture for folds of sheep<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zephaniah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sea-coast shall be pastures, Even meadows for shepherds, and folds for flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zephaniah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Crete shall be a pasture of flocks, and a fold of sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T0cd_1JKnyY?start=279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/2.htm">The Judgment on the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2256.htm" title="2256: ḥe·ḇel (N-msc) -- A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin.">So the seacoast</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yām (Art:: N-ms) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yə·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will become</a> <a href="/hebrew/5116.htm" title="5116: nə·wōṯ (N-mpc) -- Or navah; from navah; at home; hence lovely; also a home, of God, men, flocks, or wild animals.">a land of pastures,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3741.htm" title="3741: kə·rōṯ (N-fpc) -- A cistern, well. Feminine of kar; a meadow.">with wells</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">for shepherds</a> <a href="/hebrew/1448.htm" title="1448: wə·ḡiḏ·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- A wall. Feminine of gader; enclosure.">and folds</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">for sheep.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a></span><br />They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">Jeremiah 49:28-33</a></span><br />Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-4.htm">Ezekiel 25:4-5</a></span><br />therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk. / I will make Rabbah a pasture for camels, and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/17-2.htm">Isaiah 17:2</a></span><br />The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they will be left to the flocks, which will lie down with no one to fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-3.htm">Jeremiah 6:3</a></span><br />Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Isaiah 32:14</a></span><br />For the palace will be forsaken, the busy city abandoned. The hill and the watchtower will become caves forever—the delight of wild donkeys and a pasture for flocks—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-13.htm">Ezekiel 34:13-14</a></span><br />I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. / I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-19.htm">Jeremiah 50:19</a></span><br />I will return Israel to his pasture, and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan; his soul will be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-7.htm">Isaiah 35:7</a></span><br />The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-35.htm">Ezekiel 36:35</a></span><br />Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a></span><br />I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a></span><br />There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.</p><p class="hdg">the sea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Zephaniah 2:14,15</a></b></br> And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper lintels of it; <i>their</i> voice shall sing in the windows; desolation <i>shall be</i> in the thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/17-2.htm">Isaiah 17:2</a></b></br> The cities of Aroer <i>are</i> forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make <i>them</i> afraid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/25-5.htm">Ezekiel 25:5</a></b></br> And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nahum/2-12.htm">Caves</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-7.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-3.htm">Folds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-4.htm">Grass-Land</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-13.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Kerethites</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-37.htm">Meadows</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Pastures</a> <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Pens</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Places</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Seacoast</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Sea-Coast</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-16.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-38.htm">Caves</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/haggai/1-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Folds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Grass-Land</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Kerethites</a> <a href="/judges/20-33.htm">Meadows</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Pastures</a> <a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">Pens</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Seacoast</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Sea-Coast</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-29.htm">Walled</a><div class="vheading2">Zephaniah 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/2-1.htm">An exhortation to repentance.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/2-4.htm">The judgment of the Philistines,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">of Moab and Ammon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/2-12.htm">of Ethiopia,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/2-13.htm">and of Assyria.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Historically, the Philistines were a significant adversary of Israel, often engaging in conflicts with them. The prophecy indicates a dramatic change from a populated, fortified area to a rural, pastoral landscape. This transformation symbolizes God's judgment and the desolation that follows divine retribution. The seacoast, once a place of commerce and power, will be reduced to simplicity and humility, reflecting the broader theme of God's sovereignty over nations.<p><b>with wells for shepherds</b><br>Wells were essential for sustaining life in ancient times, especially in arid regions. The mention of wells suggests a return to a simpler, agrarian lifestyle, where shepherds can find sustenance for their flocks. This imagery evokes the pastoral life of the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were shepherds themselves. It also highlights God's provision and care, as wells are sources of life-giving water. In a broader biblical context, wells often symbolize spiritual nourishment and the provision of God, as seen in the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4</a>.<p><b>and folds for sheep</b><br>Sheepfolds were enclosures used to protect sheep from predators and thieves, indicating a settled and peaceful existence. This imagery suggests security and stability, contrasting with the previous state of conflict and turmoil. The transformation into sheepfolds signifies a place of rest and safety under God's protection. In a typological sense, sheep and shepherds are frequently used in the Bible to represent God's people and their relationship with Him. Jesus Christ is often referred to as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), who provides for and protects His flock, drawing a parallel to the care and guidance God offers His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/seacoast.htm">Seacoast</a></b><br>Refers to the coastal region of the Philistines, which was known for its strategic and economic importance. In this context, it symbolizes a place of judgment and transformation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_of_pastures.htm">Land of Pastures</a></b><br>Indicates a transformation from a bustling, fortified area to a peaceful, rural setting. This change signifies God's judgment and subsequent restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wells_for_shepherds.htm">Wells for Shepherds</a></b><br>Represents provision and sustenance. Wells were essential for life and prosperity, especially in pastoral settings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/folds_for_sheep.htm">Folds for Sheep</a></b><br>Symbolizes security and care. Sheepfolds were enclosures that protected sheep from predators, indicating a future of safety and peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_judgment.htm">Transformation through Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is not only punitive but also transformative. The seacoast's change into pastures illustrates how God can turn places of sin into areas of peace and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_care.htm">God's Provision and Care</a></b><br>The imagery of wells and sheepfolds reminds us of God's continuous provision and protection. Just as shepherds care for their sheep, God cares for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_plan.htm">Security in God's Plan</a></b><br>The transformation of the seacoast into a secure place for shepherds and sheep signifies the security found in God's plans. Trusting in His sovereignty brings peace amidst uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>Even in judgment, there is hope for restoration. God's ultimate plan is to restore and renew, offering hope to those who turn to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zephaniah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zephaniah 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_anointing's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_jesus_as_true_shepherd.htm">What does it mean Jesus is the True Shepherd?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'naked_and_not_ashamed'_mean.htm">What does 'My sheep hear My voice' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zephaniah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Dwellings and cottages for shepherds;</span> better, <span class="accented">pastures with caves for shepherds.</span> In the use of the word <span class="accented">keroth</span>, "diggings" ("cottages," Authorized Version) there is probably intended another play on the "Cherethites." Neale, "The road from Gaza to Askalon lay along the sea shore. In the winter months many parts of it are impracticable, owing to the encroachment of the sea. The surf then dashes wildly into the huge caverns worked out of the endless sand hills that line this coast. These caverns were tenanted, when we passed, by goatherds and their flocks. Thither they resort for shelter from the fierce heat of the noontide sun; and here during the night the goats are penned. There are wells and reservoirs in the vicinity which furnish water for the flocks the whole year round, and the brambles and thorn bushes that flourish near the seaside form their pasturage" ('Eight Years in Syria,' 1:40, 41). Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἔσται Κρήτη νομὴ ποιμνίων</span>, "Crete shall be a pasture of flocks." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the seacoast</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֣בֶל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2256.htm">Strong's 2256: </a> </span><span class="str2">A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will become</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽהָיְתָ֞ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[a land of] pastures,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְוֺ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·wōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5116.htm">Strong's 5116: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abode of shepherd or flocks, habitation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">having caves</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּרֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·rōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3741.htm">Strong's 3741: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cistern, well</span><br /><br /><span class="word">filled with shepherds</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹעִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(rō·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and folds</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגִדְר֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡiḏ·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enclosure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with sheep.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹֽאן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Zephaniah 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zephaniah/2-6.htm">OT Prophets: Zephaniah 2:6 The sea coast will be pastures (Zeph. 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