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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:9-20

Part III . PROMISE OF THE CONVERSION OF THE WORLD AND THE HAPPINESS OF ISRAEL . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:9-20

Very remarkable is the way in which the most gracious promises are in this book interwoven, and, as it were, wrapped up in threatenings of judgment. This appears in Zephaniah 2:11 , where it is declared that the Lord shall be terrible to the nations that magnified themselves against his people, and shall famish all the gods of the earth, so depriving these nations of their fancied support and confidence; and then it is added that men shall worship him every one from his place, even all the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11

In that day. When the Lord rises to seize the prey ( Zephaniah 3:8 ), when the Gentiles are converted, and Judah returns to her obedience. Shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings. God addresses Israel repentant and converted, and assures her that she shall not have to reproach herself any more, or to blush for her iniquities, because God blots them out, or because she sins no more as she has done. And the great help to this improvement is the abolition of the cause and incitement to... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11-13

§ 2. Israel, restored to God's .favour, shall be cleansed and sanctified. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:12

A further characteristic of Messiah's kingdom is here unfolded. No worldly pomp or splendour shall be found in it; its members are not proud, conceited, self-reliant. I will also leave in the midst of thee. I will leave over, as a remnant saved in the judgment (camp. Romans 9:27 ; Micah 2:12 , and the note there). An afflicted and poor people. The two epithets and elsewhere joined together ( Job 34:28 ; Isaiah 26:6 ) to express the feeling of patience under affliction and inability... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:13

The remnant of Israel (see note on Zephaniah 3:12 ). Though they claim no worldly eminence, the true Israelites shall be conspicuous for spiritual graces. Shall not do iniquity. Their acts shall be just and holy; their daily conduct such as becomes the children of God's election ( Leviticus 19:2 ; 1 John 3:9 ). Nor speak lies. There shall be no lying prophets there, and all fraud and double-dealing shall be abolished. The proof of their righteous conduct is found in the favour of the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14

in view of the coming blessing, the prophet bursts forth in exultation, yet with a vein of prophecy running through all the canticle. After the late denunciation of woe and judgment, he soothes the faithful with the promise of the grace and peace which the time of Messiah shall bring. Sing, O daughter of Zion ( Isaiah 1:8 ; Zechariah 2:1-13 :14; Zechariah 9:9 ). He calls on the restored remnant of Judah to show its joy by outward tokens. O Israel. All the tribes are to unite in... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:15

In this and following verses the prop. hot gives the reasons why Zion should rejoice. Thy judgments. The chastisements inflicted on thee in judgment, rendered necessary by thy iniquity ( Ezekiel 5:8 ). These God has removed; this is the first ground for rejoicing. Septuagint, τὰ ἀδικήματα σου , "thine iniquities." When God removes the punishments, he forgives the sin. He hath cast out ( cleared quite away ) thine enemy. The enemies who executed the judgment are utterly... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:16

It shall be said. So obvious to all men shall be the happy and secure, position of Zion under God's favour and rule, that they shall join in bidding her east away fear and exult in the Divine protection. Fear thou not (comp. Matthew 14:27 ; Matthew 28:5 , Matthew 28:10 ; Luke 12:7 , Luke 12:32 ). And to Zion. Probably vocative, O Zion. Let not thine hands be slack. Be not despairing or faint hearted, but work with energy and confidence (comp. Isaiah 13:7 ; Hebrews 12:12 );... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:17

In the midst of thee; better, is in the midst of thee (see note on Zephaniah 3:15 ). Is mighty; he will says; rather, a Mighty One who will save ; LXX ; ̓Ο δυνατὸς σώσει σε, "The Mighty One shall save thee." This is the real ground of confidence: the Lord wills their salvation. He will rejoice over thee with joy, now that thy iniquity is purged, and thou art united again to him, as a chaste and comely bride ( Isaiah 52:5 ; Jeremiah 32:41 ; Hosea 2:19 ). He will rest ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:9-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:9-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Zephaniah 3:17

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