Zephaniah was a prophet (holy man). to whom the reproach of it was a burden--that is, to whom thy reproach ("the reproach of My people," Micah 6:16 ; their ignominious captivity) was a burden. "Woe to her that is filthy, and polluted": Meaning the city of Jerusalem, and its inhabitants. Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible Zephaniah 3 ... Those who have been afflicted (see Zephaniah 3:12) are to be ‘gathered’ by God ‘from the congregation, those who were from Zion’, (that is from the congregation of all Israel). But CALVIN, "That ye may feel His hand to be the nearer for taking vengeance for your crimes: 'He will not do iniquity' by suffering your sins to go unpunished" ( Deuteronomy 32:4 ). Zephaniah 3, Whedon's Commentary on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by Whedon, a central … Try it free for 30 days! Or rather, as a warrior leading Israel to certain victory, which is expressed by "the prey," or booty, which is the reward of victory. Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them My indignation, All My burning anger; For all the earth will be devoured By the fire of My zeal. This again shows that the first vowel sound of God's name is "ā" rather than "e". Show content in: Both English Hebrew. 1. Compare Jeremiah 13:17 , "mine eyes shall weep for your pride." Jerusalem Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! Thus it means, With the greatest earnestness they set themselves to "corrupt all their doings" ( Genesis 6:12 , Isaiah 5:11 , Jeremiah 11:7 , 25:3 ). 17. he will rest in his love--content with it as His supreme delight (compare Luke 15:7 Luke 15:10 ) [CALVIN], ( Isaiah 62:5 , 65:19 ). By way of reproof and threatening, for the abundance of wickedness that was found in her, of which divers instances are given, with the aggravations of them . 4) Thus, as it appears, and as the whole world has believed, the throne of David ceased, with no possible heirs, or beniym , to keep the dynasty alive. The full restoration of the earth's unity of language and of worship is yet future, and is connected with the restoration of the Jews, to be followed by the conversion of the world. Theme. . MAURER, "Altogether in accordance with what I had long ago decreed (ordained) concerning you" ( Deuteronomy 28:1-14 , and, on the other hand, Deuteronomy 28:15-68 , 27:15-26 ). her that halteth--all that are helpless. 8. wait ye upon me--Here Jehovah turns to the pious Jews. treacherous--false to Jehovah, whose prophets they profess to be ( Jeremiah 23:32 , Ezekiel 22:28 ). Learn more today! Commentary on Luke 3:7-18. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. I pray that I may learn to wait, to simply wait for You to act. I will get them praise, &c.--literally, "I will make them (to become) a praise and a name," &c. shame--( Ezekiel 34:29 ). Those who shared in the burden of reproach which fell on My people. The words of Zephaniah contain one of my favorite Bible verses. It may be that … In physical traits they resemble the Arabs. The Septuagint and Syriac versions read the Hebrew, "I rise up as a witness" (compare Job 16:8 , Malachi 3:5 ). The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more” (Zephaniah 3:14b-15). Zephaniah 3:17(HCSB) Verse Thoughts. The confusion of languages was of the penalty sin, probably idolatry at Babel ( Genesis 11:1-6 , Margin, where also "lip" expresses language, and perhaps also religion; Zephaniah 3:4 , "a tower whose top may reach unto heaven," or rather, points to heaven, namely, dedicated to the heavens idolized, or Bel); certainly, of rebellion against God's will. 2 She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. This is why Zephaniah seems unoriginal to some scholars, because he quotes the words and ideas of many previous prophets. shall bring mine offering--that is, the offering that is My right. bring . Our excitement commences its excitement when we begin to ponder on what our Lord has done for us. Zephaniah 3 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire Bible with verse by verse exposition 7. Do not faint in the work of the Lord. 3. Her princes are roaring lions — Are like devouring lions, who roar in the act of seizing their prey. A third reason is that the word "Hal e lû yāh", which means "praise you Yah", appears in the Hebrew scriptures (Psalm 104:35; 105:45; 135:3 etc.). PROPHECIES OF JUDGMENT Zeph 1:1-3:8: PROPHECIES OF BLESSING Zeph 3:9-20: JUDGMENT IN THE DAY OF THE LORD: SALVATION IN THE DAY OF THE LORD: DAY OF WRATH & ANGER: DAY OF JOY: JUDGMENT ON JUDAH: RESTORATION FOR JUDAH: Judgment & Doom: Joy & Deliverance: Divine Judgment on Judah Zeph 1:1-18: Invitation to Judah Zeph 2:1-3… Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Compare "thou, even thou, at least in this thy day" ( Luke 19:42 ). 6. It opens the door to a new future. Zephaniah 3 Commentary Zephaniah 3:14 - This phrase is used as an epithet for the city and the nation. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. But the following term, "polluted," refers rather to her inward moral filth, in spite of her outward ceremonial purity [CALVIN]. December 13, 2009. John Trapp Complete Commentary. The Book of Zephaniah is filled with the wrath and judgment of God (see Zeph. She does not trust in the Lord, she does not draw near to her God. Probably the Abyssinian Christians were originally in part converted Jews. Her prophets are unprincipled; they are treacherous people. Jerusalem. Zephaniah. Zephaniah 3:14 “Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem." Amidst all these judgments on the Jewish nation, look forward to the glorious time of restoration to be ushered in by God's precious outpouring of wrath on all nations, Isaiah 30:18-33 ; where the same phrase, "blessed are all they that wait for Him," is used as to the same great event. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on Zephaniah, the best one available is the volume in the Tyndale series by David W. Baker. So her dwelling will not be cut off According to all that I have appointed concerning her. Also Ezekiel 34:16 , Micah 4:6 Micah 4:7 . turn to the people a pure language--that is, changing their impure language I will give to them again a pure language (literally, "lip"). Biblical Commentary Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 EXEGESIS: THE BROAD CONTEXT: The first verse of this book tells us that “the word of Yahweh… came to Zephaniah, the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah” (1:1). howsoever I punished them--Howsoever I might have punished them, I would not have cut off their dwelling. The peoples: ( Zephaniah 3:8 Zephaniah 3:9 ), brought to fear Me by My judgments, "shall bring as Mine offering My suppliants (an appropriate term for the Jews, on whom then there shall have been poured the spirit of supplications, Zechariah 12:10 ), the daughter of My dispersed." She does not trust in the LORD, she does not draw near to her God. Compare Ezekiel 23:25 , where the Hebrew is similarly translated. New American Standard Version I prefer explaining it of that calm silent joy in the possession of the object of one's love, too great for words to express: just as God after the six days of creation rested with silent satisfaction in His work, for "behold it was very good" ( Genesis 1:31 , 2:2 ). Zephaniah full text: Zephaniah 1 | Zephaniah 2 | Zephaniah 3 We now return to Jerusalem, and must again hear what God has to say to her, I. Seek humility. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Until the Holy Ghost purify the lips, we cannot rightly call upon God ( Isaiah 6:5-7 ).