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The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Zephaniah 3:1-20

The Candle of the Lord Zephaniah 1-3 "The word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniah" ( Zep 1:1 ). Observe that the prophets never professed to tell what word of the Lord came to anybody else. That is the vital point; that is the point which we have all forgotten. Read the introductions which the men themselves wrote: where do they find their texts? In the mouth of the Lord. When does any prophet arise to say, "I am going to preach to you to-day from the words of some other prophet?"... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11-13

"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. (12) I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD. (13) The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14-20

"Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. (15) 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 anymore. (16) In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. (17) The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11

Doings. Literally, "inventions," of religion of thy own choice. (Haydock) --- Thy past offenses shall be obliterated, and thou shalt commit nothing of the kind any more. Those proud spirits who caused thee to dislike my law, and who set up idols in my temple shall disappear. --- Mountain. The temple shall be destroyed, that all may know that I am attached to virtue alone, (Calmet) and not to any edifice or place. (Haydock) --- They trusted too much to the temple, Jeremias vii. 4. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:12

Poor in spirit. (Haydock) --- Hebrew, "meek and extenuated," who trust not in themselves. This is the character of true Christians. The few Jews who remained in the country, or who returned from Babylon, might well represent them, being poor and dependent. The disciples of Christ contemned riches, and were resolute only where virtue was at stake. (Calmet) --- They were instructed by poor fishermen taught by God. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:13

Israel. They shall be more submissive, and afraid of yielding to idolatry. Yet the synagogue was far from the perfection of the primitive Christianity, or even from that of many pious souls in these days of relaxation. --- Afraid. The Jews were not much molested till the time of Epiphanes, nor was the country ravaged as it had been, Micheas ii. 12. This peace is however of a spiritual nature, granted by Christ to those who fight against their passions, John xiv. 27. (Calmet) --- They shall... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:15

CHAPTER III. Judgment, or "condemnation." Septuagint, "iniquities," (Calmet) nailing to the cross the handwriting that was against thee. (Haydock) --- God does not treat thee with rigour. He will be thy king. The Jews had no king for a long time. But the true Israel, of whom the prophet speaks, is continually ruled and fed by Jesus Christ, who imparts his graces abundantly. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:17

Silent; constant. (Menochius) --- He will accuse thee no more. Can this be understood of the Jews, who have been cast off till the fulness of the Gentiles enter the Church? [Romans xi. 25.] To the latter all this must be applied. Few prophets inveighed against the crimes of the captives after their return. (Calmet) --- But this must be deemed a punishment, unless the crimes were also removed. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:8-13

8-13 The preaching of the gospel is predicted, when vengeance would be executed on the Jewish nation. The purifying doctrines of the gospel, or the pure language of the grace of the Lord, would teach men to use the language of humility, repentance, and faith. Purity and piety in common conversation is good. The pure and happy state of the church in the latter days seems intended. The Lord will shut out boasting, and leave men nothing to glory in, save the Lord Jesus, as made of God to them... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:14-20

14-20 After the promises of taking away sin, follow promises of taking away trouble. When the cause is removed, the effect will cease. What makes a people holy, will make them happy. The precious promises made to the purified people, were to have full accomplishment in the gospel. These verses appear chiefly to relate to the future conversion and restoration of Israel, and the glorious times which are to follow. They show the abundant peace, comfort, and prosperity of the church, in the happy... read more

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Zephaniah 3:1-20

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11-13

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14-20

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:12

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:13

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:15

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:17

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:8-13

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:14-20

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