In Zephaniah 3:9-20, it's saying that the new church that will be founded will be made up of the remnant of people who love and acknowledge the Lord. The more precise definition of the procedure, or of the kind of negotiation, is evident from the context. Zephaniah is speaking of the future millennial kingdom when the Messiah (Jesus) will reign with His people in Jerusalem (Isaiah 9:7; Revelation 20:1–6). shall be praised for their ingenuous acknowledgment of their Our reading from Zephaniah sets the tone: “Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! At that time will I lead you. So we do well not to think that we are smarter than God in any way. All rights reserved. importance, hence the word "behold" is prefixed to it, as Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem!” (3:14). exciting attention, as well as a note of admiration and strong: and gather her that was driven out; The oracles in the majority of the book announce cosmic destruction as divine judgment for the sins of Israel and, specifically, the priesthood. II. 4:6) (See Gill on Micah Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. as indicative of the setting of this short prophecy.649 Rather, discussion concerning the date and background of the book ha Isaiah 9:7 ; Isaiah 44:6 ; Zechariah 14:9 ). : "These He maketh a praise and a name there, where they were without name and dispraised, confounding by them and bringing to nought those wise and strong and mighty, in whose sight they were contemptible.". It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the Minor Prophets, toward the end of the Old Testament. destruction of them, as the Targum; bring them to utter ruin. (w) "agam", Tigurine version; "conficiam", Castalio; "ego conficiens", Calvin; "ego faciens, vel facio", Burkius. This must be understood of antichrist, both eastern and western, Their weakness will be no barrier in the way of My restoring them. The tone of Zephaniah 3:14-20 is so radically different that some doubt whether Zephaniah actually penned these words. 20 At that time I will bring you back, Even at the time I gather you; For I will give you [ a]fame and praise. Further reproofs for sin. A. in Christ, and for their ready submission to his Gospel and I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, And gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame. The last part of God's curse on Adam involves the brevity of physical life. Zephaniah’s Culture. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city! Nothing will escape the Lord's cleansing work. The end of those that continue to be of the earth, and to mind earthly things, after God has set up the kingdom of heaven among men, shall be destruction (Phil. In Zephaniah 3:19, עשׂה with את signifies neither to handle in an evil sense, nor comprimere, conculcare, but to treat or negotiate with a person, as in Ezekiel 23:25 and Ezekiel 17:17, where אות, according to a later usage of the language, is a preposition, and not a sign of the accusative. I will get them praise, &c.—literally, "I will make them (to become) a praise and a name," &c. and gather her that was driven out; even everyone that was scattered abroad in each of the nations of the world; See Gill on Micah 4:6, Micah 4:7. and I will get them praise and fame in every land, where they have been put to shame; being converted, they shall be spoke well of everywhere; they shall be praised for their ingenuous acknowledgment of their sins; for their sincere repentance of them; and for their faith in Christ, and for their ready submission to his Gospel and ordinances; and the fame of their conversion shall be spread everywhere; and they shall be in great credit and esteem in all Christian countries, where their name has been used for a taunt and a proverb; and so, "instead of their shame", as R. Moses interprets it, they shall have glory and honour in all places. But it is more natural to think of the phrase, to lead out and in, according to Numbers 27:17, and to take אביא as an abbreviation of הוציא והביא, picturing the pastoral fidelity with which the Lord will guide the redeemed. 1. Because He was dead! through all difficulties and discouragements into his church, and A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous God. the Turk and Pope, and all the antichristian states that have promises he will take care of such, and save them from all their . Zephaniah 3:19, 20 The Wonderful Restoration Zephaniah 3 Illustrations to Chapter 3 - Zep . The Coming Judgment on Judah. And, indeed, almost all the texts for this Sunday speak of joy. The more precise definition of the procedure, or of the kind of negotiation, is evident from the context. Introduction to Zephaniah Historical Context Setting Though an occasional voice of protest has been heard,648 few scholars have failed to accept the information in the superscription that the book’s author prophesied during the reign of Josiah (640-609 B.C.) world of all the enemies of Christ, his church and people; and So the heart that overflowed with concern over the Lord’s coming judgement was also witness to … Boshtâm is epexegetical of hâ'ârets, which governs it; this explains the use of the article with the nomen regens (cf. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee. thee haltingly; which is like a lame and maimed sheep, of which there Nevertheless, this is a great book with a significant contribution to make to the Old Testament and to the lives of the saints of every age.We know very little of Zephaniah, the man -- the author of this book. Sunday, January 24, 2021 Lesson Text: John 17:14-24 King James Version (KJV) I. JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS CURRENT BELIEVERS (John 17:14-19) 14. Study Zephaniah 3:19 - 'King James Version' translation - Behold, 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. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, To the oppressing city! 1. Habakkuk 3:19 "The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. Why? In every land where they have been put to shame; Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. meanest and weakest of them, any more than the healthful and The Lord Rejoices Over the Restoration of His People. will issue in the entire undoing and ruin of them, especially the Jerusalem Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! everywhere; and they shall be in great credit and esteem in all This will assuredly take place, for Jehovah has spoken it. מענּיך as in Psalm 60:14, the heathen nations who had subjugated Israel. sins; for their sincere repentance of them; and for their faith Behold, 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. And I will get them praise and fame - (Literally, I will make them a praise and a name) "in every land where they have been put to shame." Or, "I will do" F23; their business for them; "slay" them, as the Vulgate Latin version; and make an entire destruction of them, as the Targum; bring them to utter ruin. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the… Salem Media Group. will take place. of being converted, they shall be spoke well of everywhere; they In Zephaniah’s visions the presence of God brings both judgment and joy. 1 Peter 3:19. (8-13) Promises of future favour and prosperity. (q) As among the Assyrians and Chaldaeans, who mocked them and put them to shame. been put to shame; Zephaniah. Zephaniah was a contemporary of King Josiah. Zephaniah 3:19 "Behold, 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." In order to paint the glory of the future salvation in still more vivid colours before the eyes of the people, the Lord ends by repeating this promise once more, with a slight change in the words. The prophet piles on the exhortations … Continue reading "Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14-20" 4:7): and I will get them praise and fame in every Biblical Commentary Zephaniah 3:14-20 EXEGESIS: THE 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). Habakkuk who was a contemporary also depicts more the moral view of Jeremiah while Zephaniah shows in brevity the historical events of Judah's and Jerusalem's fall. Jerusalem, the wicked city. Zephaniah 3:8; Zephaniah 3:19). asseveration: "and I will save her that halteth", that has even everyone that was scattered abroad in each of the nations of afflicted the Jews, or shall attempt to distress them at the time She does not trust in the LORD, she does not draw near to her God. In Zephaniah 3:19, עשׂה with את signifies neither to handle in an evil sense, nor comprimere, conculcare, but to treat or negotiate with a person, as in Ezekiel 23:25 and Ezekiel 17:17, where אות, according to a later usage of the language, is a preposition, and not a sign of the accusative. Proud member Rup. is danger of its being left behind and lost; but the Lord here To the chief singer on my stringed instruments." land, where they have To amend what he finds amiss in his church. God saves these types because they are typically humble. However this pattern of the promise of the Lord's presence and protection is not unique to Zephaniah, but is seen in passages such as Isaiah 57:7-10, Isaiah 54:1-8. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. בּכל־הארץ בּשׁתּם, in all lands, where they have suffered shame. That is cause to rejoice, and it is the reality that caused Jesus to announce salvation to his flock. Among the Minor Prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with Jonah and Hosea. Acts 3:19(HCSB) Verse Thoughts Israel were God's chosen people who were called to proclaim the good news to the nations - but they failed and fell into apostasy and despite prophetic calls for Israel to repent and turn back to the Lord, their hearts remained hardened and their eyes were blinded to the truth. The Book of Zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire Bible. and a proverb; and so, "instead of their shame", as R. Moses As wise as we might think we are, our light is not even a candle compared to what God's light is like. New International Version Update. A fresh reason is then assigned for the promise, by a further allusion to the glorification appointed for the people of God above all the nations of the earth, coupled with the statement that this will take place at the turning of their captivity, i.e., when God shall abolish the misery of His people, and turn it into salvation ("turn the captivity," as in Zephaniah 2:7), and that "before your eyes;" i.e., not that "ye yourselves shall see the salvation, and not merely your children, when they have closed your eyes" (Hitzig) - for such an antithesis would be foreign to the context - but as equivalent to "quite obviously, so that the turn in events stands out before the eye," analogous to "ye will see eye to eye" (Isaiah 52:8; cf. Richard T. Ritenbaugh Preventing Deception The Lord promised in Zephaniah that he would “save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise” (3:19). sins, and out of the hands of all their enemies; and bring them What follows is taken almost verbatim from Micah 4:6; and the last clause points back to Deuteronomy 26:19, to tell the people that the Lord will assuredly realize the glorification promised to the people of His possession, and make Israel an object of praise to the whole earth. Our wisdom is barely a flicker. Throughout the whole world have they been "the offscourings of all things" 1 Corinthians 4:13; throughout the whole world should their praise be, as it is said, "Thou shalt make them princes in all lands" Psalm 45:16. Commentary for Zephaniah 3 . On the fulfilment of this promise, Theodoret observes that "these things were bestowed upon those who came from Babylon, and have been offered to all men since then." Zephaniah 3:19: S Eze 34:16; S Mic 4:6; Zephaniah 3:19: Isa 60:18; Zephaniah 3:19 in all English translations. 19 Behold, at that time. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. seventh and last of them; which, when poured out, will clear the Also Eze 34:16; Mic 4:6, 7. Or, "I will do" F23; their business for them; "slay" 1 Corinthians 3:19. Jesus could not have preached to anyone, dead or alive, while His dead body lay in the tomb. Her officials within her are roaring lions; her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning. because this will be a wonderful event, and of great moment and Zephaniah 3:19 "Behold, 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." The reference is to a punitive procedure, or treating in wrath. Zephaniah 3 – The LORD Rejoices Over the Restoration of His People A. God the Father is the One who holds His daughter Jerusalem and sings joyfully in her presence. Zephaniah 3:19 - Micah 4:6-7 Jeremiah the contemporary of Zephaniah historically and morally describes the fall of Judah. (p) I will deliver the Church, which now is afflicted, as in Mic 4:6. Zephaniah 3:19. the world; (See Gill on Micah (1-7) Encouragement to look for mercy. Zephaniah 3:19 says God will save the lame and the outcast. Ewald, 290, d). For although the promise retains its perfect validity in the case of the Christian church, which is gathered out of both Jews and Gentiles, and will receive its final accomplishment in the completion of the kingdom of heaven founded by Christ on the earth, the allusion to the Gentile Christians falls quite into the background in the picture of salvation in Zephaniah 3:11-20, and the prophet's eye is simply directed towards Israel, and the salvation reserved for the rescued ἐκλογὴ τοῦ Ἰσραήλ. One of themselves saith, "Ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. her that halteth—all that are helpless. pouring out of the seven vials of God's wrath upon them, which A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous God. The choice of this form is to be traced, as Hitzig supposes, to the endeavour to secure uniformity in the clauses. Luke 2:30). sinned, and is weak in faith, and cannot walk, at least but But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of this world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are" 1 Corinthians 1:26-28. It was to signify the fulfillment of this promise that Jesus saved the lame and the outcast of Israel. The more precise definition of the procedure, or of the kind of negotiation, is evident from the context. alongside Explanation of Zephaniah … קבּצי is the infinitive: my gathering you, sc. I will make them to be a praise and a name. Also humility is foundational to the next two traits: They are fully committed to Yahweh. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will, and I will make them a praise and a name in all the earth, a name and a praise among all the peoples of the earth. 1 The word of the L ord that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, a in the days of b Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.. of their conversion; and will be fulfilled at the time of the them, as the Vulgate Latin version; and make an entire They cannot do for themselves and must depend on others. Yahweh, Israel"s true and omnipotent king, will be in the midst of His people (in the person of Messiah, Jesus Christ, during the Millennium; Zephaniah 3:17 ; cf. In Zephaniah 3:6-8, falsified doctrine about truth and good will be thoroughly exposed. So in Ps 35:15, Margin, "halting" is used for adversity. The reason for rejoicing is that Yahweh will have removed His judgment and Israel"s enemies from her (cf. (1-4) Jerusalem, the wicked city. David Guzik :: Study Guide for Zephaniah 3 ← Back to David Guzik's Bio & Resources. Zephaniah 2:3 says the people should seek the Lord. Zephaniah 3:20. Zephaniah 3:19 Behold, 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 … She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. Her prophets are unprincipled; they are treacherous people. interprets it, they shall have glory and honour in all places. 2 c “I will utterly sweep away everything. This no doubt indicates certain points of the fulfilment, but the principal fulfilment is generalized too much. "Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee": Or, "I will do"; their business for them. In Zephaniah 3:19, עשׂה with את signifies neither to handle in an evil sense, nor comprimere, conculcare, but to treat or negotiate with a person, as in Ezekiel 23:25 and Ezekiel 17:17, where אות, according to a later usage of the language, is a preposition, and not a sign of the accusative. Genesis 3:19. The word picture in Zephaniah 3:17 is full of emotion. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. (14-20)1-7 The holy God hates sin most in those nearest to him. Zephaniah 3:18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. ordinances; and the fame of their conversion shall be spread In every land where they were put to shame. But inasmuch as Zephaniah not only announces the judgment upon the whole earth, but also predicts the conversion of the heathen nations to Jehovah the living God (Zephaniah 3:9-10), we must not restrict the description of salvation in Zephaniah 3:11-20 to the people of Israel who were lineally descended from Abraham, and to the remnant of them; but must also regard the Gentiles converted to the living God through Christ as included among them, and must consequently say that the salvation which the Lord will procure through the judgment for the daughter Zion or the remnant of Israel, commenced with the founding of the Christian church by the apostles for Judah and the whole world, and has been gradually unfolded more and more through the spread of the name of the Lord and His worship among all nations, and will be eventually and fully realized at the second coming of Christ, to the last judgment, and to perfect His kingdom in the establishment of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21 and 22). to their own land; they shall none of them be lost, even the The third Sunday of Advent traditionally has a focus on joy. Christian countries, where their name has been used for a taunt The following words קבּצי אתכם point to this: compare Isaiah 40:11, where the gathering of the lambs is added to the feeding of the flock, to give prominence to the faithful care of the shepherds for the weak and helpless. His light shines like the sun. This is speaking of Israel's restoration to their land. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict A sinful state is, and will be, a woful state. The indefinite אביא might be expounded from the context, by supplying the place to which God will lead them, after such passages as Isaiah 14:2; Isaiah 43:5. 3:19); they shall be devoured with the fire of God's jealousy. It is true that both the judgment and the salvation of the remnant of Israel seeking Jehovah and His righteousness commenced even before Christ, with the giving up of Judah, together with all the tribes and kingdoms falling within the horizon of Old Testament prophecy, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar and the imperial rulers who followed him; but so far as the question of the fulfilment of our prophecy is concerned, these events come into consideration merely as preliminary stages of and preparations for the times of decision, which commenced with Christ not only for the Jews, but for all nations. from the face of the earth,” declares the L ord.. 3 “I will sweep away d man and beast;.
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