Revised Literal Translation
Zephaniah 3:9-20
9For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Yhwh, to serve him with one consent.12 10From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering. 11In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.3 12I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of Yhwh. 13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
14Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. 15Yhwh hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even Yhwh, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. 16In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.4 17Yhwh thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.5 18I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.6 19Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.78 20At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith Yhwh.
Notes
- 1. Zephaniah 3:9 language: Heb. lip. ↩
- 2. Zephaniah 3:9 consent: Heb. shoulder. ↩
- 3. Zephaniah 3:11 because…: Heb. in my holy. ↩
- 4. Zephaniah 3:16 slack: or, faint. ↩
- 5. Zephaniah 3:17 rest: Heb. be silent. ↩
- 6. Zephaniah 3:18 reproach…: Heb. the burden upon it was reproach. ↩
- 7. Zephaniah 3:19 get…: Heb. set them for a praise. ↩
- 8. Zephaniah 3:19 where…: Heb. of their shame. ↩
Commentaries on Zephaniah 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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