西番雅書 3:16-18 CUNPTS

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zephaniah 3:18

18. sorrowful for the solemn assembly—pining after the solemn assembly which they cannot celebrate in exile (Lamentations 1:4; Lamentations 2:6). who are of thee—that is, of thy true citizens; and whom therefore I will restore. to whom the reproach of it was a burden—that is, to whom thy reproach ("the reproach of My people," Lamentations 2:6- :; their ignominious captivity) was a burden. "Of it" is put of thee, as the person is often changed. Those who shared in the burden of reproach which... 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 3:10-20

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 3:14-17

2. Israel’s and Yahweh’s rejoicing 3:14-17Zephaniah arranged this psalm of joy over salvation as another chiasm."A Zion singing (Zephaniah 3:14 a)B Israel’s shouts (Zephaniah 3:14 b)C Jerusalem’s joy (Zephaniah 3:14 c)D Yahweh’s deliverance (Zephaniah 3:15 a, b)E Presence of Yahweh the king (Zephaniah 3:15 c)F No more fear (Zephaniah 3:15 d)G Jerusalem’s future message (Zephaniah 3:16 a)F’ No more fear (Zephaniah 3:16 b, c)E’ Presence of Yahweh the God (Zephaniah 3:17 a)D’ The mighty deliverer... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:16-17

"The battle cry on the day of judgment (Zephaniah 1:14) will be replaced by the poignant hush of the reuniting of two lovers." [Note: Baker, p. 119.] In that day of blessing the people of Jerusalem will have plenty of reasons not to fear. One reason is that Yahweh their God will be in their midst (Zephaniah 3:15). He will be a victorious warrior having defeated all His enemies and all opposition worldwide (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8). Like a bridegroom He will take joy in His people Israel,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:18

In the past, Jews who lived far from Jerusalem were very sad because they could not travel to Jerusalem to observe Israel’s annual feasts. They suffered a certain criticism from their fellow Jews for living far away from Jerusalem. But in this time of blessing (the Millennium) the Lord will enable them to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the feasts. The feasts of Israel during the Millennium will be somewhat different from those that the Old Covenant specified, but there will be annual feasts in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zephaniah 3:18-20

3. Israel’s regathering 3:18-20 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