1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Zephaniah 1:2 Gathering, I will gather together all things from off the face of the land, saith the Lord:

Gather, etc. That is, I will assuredly take away and wholly consume, either by captivity or death, both men and beasts out of this land. (Challoner) --- To gather commonly implies a benefit, but the sequel shews that the contrary is here meant. (Worthington) --- It often signifies to kill or bury, Jeremias 8:2. The whole country round Judea to Babylon, shall be a sepulchre for men and beasts, Osee 4:3. (Calmet)