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Zephaniah 3:8-9
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Zephaniah 3:8-9
New International Version
8 Therefore wait(A) for me,”
declares the Lord,
“for the day I will stand up to testify.[a]
I have decided to assemble(B) the nations,(C)
to gather the kingdoms
and to pour out my wrath(D) on them—
all my fierce anger.(E)
The whole world will be consumed(F)
by the fire of my jealous anger.
Restoration of Israel’s Remnant
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:8 Septuagint and Syriac; Hebrew will rise up to plunder
Zephaniah 3:8-9
King James Version
Zephaniah 3:8-9
King James Version
8 Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
9 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.
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Zephaniah 3:19-20
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Zephaniah 3:19-20
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19 At that time I will deal
with all who oppressed(A) you.
I will rescue the lame;
I will gather the exiles.(B)
I will give them praise(C) and honor
in every land where they have suffered shame.
20 At that time I will gather you;
at that time I will bring(D) you home.
I will give you honor(E) and praise(F)
among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes[a](G)
before your very eyes,”
says the Lord.
Footnotes
- Zephaniah 3:20 Or I bring back your captives
Zephaniah 3:19-20
King James Version
Zephaniah 3:19-20
King James Version
19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.
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