西番雅书 3:18-20 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14-20

After the promises of the taking away of sin, here follow promises of the taking away of trouble; for when the cause is removed the effect will cease. What makes a people holy will make them happy of course. The precious promises here made to the purified people were to have their full accomplishment in the comforts of the gospel, in the hope, and much more in the enjoyment, of which, they are here called upon, 1. To rejoice and sing (Zeph. 3:14): Sing, O daughter of Zion! sing for joy; Shout,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:18

I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly ,.... Who are grieved and troubled, because they cannot meet at the time and place of religious worship, or attend the word and ordinances of the Lord; either through distance of place, or infirmity of body; or through the menaces and persecutions of men: and to be prevented the use of the means of grace, upon any account, is a great concern of mind to truly gracious souls: or who are filled with grief and sorrow "for the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:19

Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee ,.... Or, "I will do" F23 עושה "agam", Tigurine version; "conficiam", Castalio; "ego conficiens", Calvin; "ego faciens, vel facio", Burkius. ; 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. This must be understood of antichrist, both eastern and western, the Turk and Pope, and all the antichristian states that have afflicted... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:20

At that time I will bring you again , even in the time that I gather you ,.... That is, at the time that the Lord will gather them in the effectual calling to himself and to his church, he will return them to their own land; and, as soon as the Jews are converted, they will not only be gathered into Christian churches, but will be gathered together in one body, and appoint themselves one head; and will go up out of each of the lands wherein they have been dispersed, and enter into their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:18

I will gather - sorrowful - This may refer to those who, during the captivity, mourned for their former religious assemblies; and who were reproached by their enemies, because they could not enjoy their religious solemnities. See Psalm 137:1-9 ; : "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song," etc. This very circumstance may be the reference here. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:19

I wilt unto all that afflict thee - They who have persecuted you shall be punished for it. It shows much malignity and baseness of mind, to afflict or reproach those who are lying under the chastising hand of God. This was the conduct of the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites, when the Jews were in adversity; and how severely did the Lord punish them for it! And he gave this as the reason for the severity of the punishment. The first clause here is translated thus by Abp. Newcome: "Behold I... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:20

At that time - First, when the seventy years of the Babylonish captivity shall terminate. "I will bring you again" to your own land; and this restoration shall be a type of their redemption from sin and iniquity; and at this time, and at this only, will they have a name and praise among all the people of the earth, not only among the Jews, but the Gentiles. Before your eyes - Some read before Their eyes; that is, the eyes of all people. On their conversion to Christianity, they shall... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:18

Verse 18 He proceeds here with the same subject, but in different words; for except some consolation had been introduced, what the Prophet has hitherto said would have been frigid; for he had promised them joy, he had exhorted the chosen of God to offer praise and thanksgiving; but they were at the same time in a most miserable state. It was hence necessary to add this declaration respecting the exiles being gathered. But he says at the time. Some read, in respect to time; but this is obscure... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:19

Verse 19 He confirms here what I have referred to in the last verse that God would overcome all obstacles, when his purpose was to restore his people. On this the Prophet, as we have said, dwells, that the Jews might in their exile sustain themselves with the hope of deliverance. As, then, they could not instantly conceive what was so incredible according to the perceptions of the flesh, he testifies that there is sufficient power in God to subdue all enemies. At that time, he says, he repeats... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 20 He repeats the same things, with some change in the words; and not without reason, because no one of them thought that the Jews, who were cast as it were into the grave, would ever come forth again, and especially, that they would be raised unto such dignity and unto so elevated an honor. As then this was not probable, that Prophet confirms his prediction—I will restore you, says God, I will gather you, even because I have given you a name; that is, it is my resolved and fixed purpose... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zephaniah 3:14-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zephaniah 3:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zephaniah 3:19

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

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