Bible Commentary

The LORD 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. 17. Render with R.V., The LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save. he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:17”

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: [and to] Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. 16. Let not thine hands be slack ] that is, hang down, in terror or paralysis. Jer 6:24; Heb 12:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In that day it shall be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:16”

The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, [even] the LORD, [is] in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more. 15. taken away thy judgments ] The prophet transports himself and his people forward into the time of their final restoration and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:15”

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. 14. Sing, O daughter of Zion ] Isa 54:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 14 20. The Joy of the Redeemed People in the Lord’s Presence among them The prophet looks forward … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:14”

The 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. 13. The remnant of Israel ] After the great judgment of the day of the Lord, only a remnant shall be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:13”

I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD. 12. I will also leave ] As R.V., But I will leave. an afflicted and poor people ] Comp. Isa 14:32, “The Lord hath founded Zion, and in her shall the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:12”

In 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. 11. In that day shalt thou not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:11”

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, [even] the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering. 10. The verse is obscure on account of the uncertain meaning of several expressions in it. Its general sense is that the heathen nations, even those most distant, shall do homage to Jehovah and present offerings to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:10”

For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. 9. For then people a pure language ] the peoples a pure lip. The term lip often means “language” (Gen 11:1), but here it seems rather to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:9”

Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination [is] to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, [even] all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zephaniah 3:8”