Zephaniah 3:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:9-20

3:9-20 SALVATION FOR THE REPENTANTWhen all the sinners have been destroyed, the humble who have previously turned from their sin (see 2:1-3) will then enjoy a new life of peace and blessing. In the midst of judgment there is mercy for the repentant. Cleansed sinners from all nations will worship and serve God with pure hearts (9-10). No longer will Jerusalem be characterized by the pride, rebellion, dishonesty and deceit of Zephaniah’s day. Wrongdoing will be removed from the community of God’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Zephaniah 3:12

trust = flee for refuge to. Hebrew. hasah. App-69 . Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:2 . the name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:12

"But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah."The great thrust of the gospel is to "the poor" and the "poor in spirit"; and the savage persecutions of the early ages of the church were plainly foretold in this prophetic description of the worldly status of God's true followers in the present age. Paul also testified that, "not many mighty ... not many noble were called" (1 Corinthians 1:26). In this is another great... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zephaniah 3:12

12. afflicted . . . they shall trust in . . . Lord—the blessed effect of sanctified affliction on the Jewish remnant. Entire trust in the Lord cannot be, except where all cause for boasting is taken away (Isaiah 14:32; Zechariah 11:11). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:9-20

III. THE DAY OF YAHWEH’S BLESSING 3:9-20Having finished the revelation dealing with God’s judgment of the world in a coming day (Zephaniah 1:2 to Zephaniah 3:8), Zephaniah now announced that He would bring great blessing to all humankind after that judgment (Zephaniah 3:9-20). As in the section of the book on judgment, he revealed God’s plans for the Gentile nations briefly first and then spoke extensively about His plans for Israel."Why did the prophets consistently close their books with... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:10-13

1. Israel’s purification 3:10-13 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:10-20

B. The transformation of Israel 3:10-20Zephaniah had received from the Lord much more revelation about what He would do for Israel following the period of worldwide punishment. This section is also chiastic in its thought structure.A Israel’s purification Zephaniah 3:10-13B Israel’s and Yahweh’s rejoicing Zephaniah 3:14-17A’ Israel’s regathering Zephaniah 3:18-20 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:12

The Israelites of that day will be humble and lowly in heart (cf. Zephaniah 2:3), and they will seek the Lord as their refuge rather than turning from Him to idols and self-exaltation. Seeking the Lord is an indication of humility whereas forsaking Him, even by not praying, demonstrates a spirit of independence from God (cf. Zephaniah 1:6). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:1-20

The Judgment upon the Evil Rulers of Jerusalem, and its ultimate Purification and RestorationLike Amos and Micah, the prophet sternly denounces the crimes of the ruling classes in Jerusalem, points out their ingratitude to Jehovah, and announces the doom that is inevitable. The gloom of the opening vv. is dispelled, however, by the hopes of restoration which appear to reflect a later age. Zephaniah 3:9-10, Zephaniah 3:14-20 have the exultant ring of Isaiah 40-55.1. Her that is filthy and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Zephaniah 3:11-13

(11-13) Jerusalem shall then have no occasion to blush for obdurate iniquity (Zephaniah 3:5), for she shall be inhabited by a remnant who have learnt meekness and righteousness in the school of adversity. read more

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