Zephaniah 1:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

those that leap, &c. No reference to idolatrous practice, as in 1 Kings 18:26. but to the servants of rulers sent to enter the houses of others and steal Figure of speech Periphrasis (App-6), for robbers.

on. over.

violence and deceit. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the booty procured.

Zephaniah 1:9

9 In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.