An eminent prophet, though his writings are small. His name is a compound, from Tzaphan, secret—and Jah, the Lord. And very suited was this name to the prophet; for much of the Lord Jesus is in his prophecy, when opened and explained by God the Holy Ghost. Hence, that Scripture, "the secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his covenant." (Psalms 25:14)