Zephaniah
Americannoun
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Douay spelling: Sophonias. Old Testament
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a Hebrew prophet of the late 7th century bc
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the book containing his oracles, which are chiefly concerned with the approaching judgment by God upon the sinners of Judah
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Benjamin . born 1958, British poet, writer, and activist, born in Jamaica. His poetry collections include The Dread Affair (1985) and Too Black, Too Strong (2001)
Etymology
Origin of Zephaniah
From Hebrew Ṣəphanyāh “God has hidden”
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Conservative councillor Darius Sandhu said Zephaniah "was a force that never forgot where he came from".
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
Ms Thompson told Tuesday's full council meeting that when Zephaniah died, she made a promise to his family the city "would honour him in a significant way".
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
The council will also consider posthumously awarding a medal to Zephaniah, who died of a brain tumour in 2023.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025
Birmingham music legends Black Sabbath and trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah are being considered for city honours.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025
Voices Must we go forth to hear the message?—Dare we leave our shelter?—What shall we do, Zephaniah?
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Stefan Zweig
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