Zephaniah 3

Zephaniah Chapter 3

Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations

1 ¶ Woe to her that is filthy^[1] and polluted^[2], to the oppressing city!

2 She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God.

3 Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves^[3]; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

4 Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

Wickedness of Jerusalem
v1 Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city! Not pure religion but defiled by the public religion of the bloody city.
v2 She obeyed not the voice but the Voice of the people ruled them.
A "sacrifice" which does not draw us near but was the Corban by force.
v3 Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves^[3]; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow. The civil authority was given the power to bite your neighbor and therefore you.
V3:1 oppression V3:2 God's voice Trusted in the hand of other gods instead of the way V1 I will "remove" all. Avarice and debt V3:4-7 word
v4 Her prophets are treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary of your hearts with violence to the law.
v5 The just ... will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.
v7 The error of Balaam corrupts society through their covetous practices.
You cannot serve two masters but men think they can consent to both.
God will turn back your captivity if your repent and seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
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5 The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.

6 I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made their streets waste, that none passeth by: their cities are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.

7 I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them: but they rose early, and corrupted all their doings.

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.

The Conversion of the Nations

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.

10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

11 In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

12 I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.

13 The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

Israel's Joy and Restoration

14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15 The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth,^[4] 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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04754 ארָמָ mara’ maw-raw’ ‭a primitive root; v; [BDB-597a] {See TWOT on 1238}‭AV-filthy 1, lifteth up 1; 2
1) (Hiphil) to beat (the air), flap (the wings)
1a) meaning dubious

2) (Qal) filthy
- In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.
- Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.
- Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.
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01351 גָּאַל‎ ga’al [gaw-al’] a primitive root but the same letters GimelAlefLamed 01350 also means redeemed ; v; [BDB-146a] [{See TWOT on 301 }] AV-pollute 7, defile 3, stain 1; 11
1) to defile, pollute, desecrate
1a) (Niphal) to be defiled, be polluted

1b) (Piel) to pollute, desecrate

1c) (Pual) to be desecrated (of removal from priesthood)

1d) (Hiphil) to pollute, stain

1e) (Hithpael) to defile oneself
- ג Gimel Reward and Punish, Cause and effect, 'justified repayment'. Do to others as they should do. Written like a Vav with a Yod as a "foot". Camel, [throwstick, pride, to lift up] (Numeric value: 3)
- א Alef Father-Son- begin- The Paradox: God and Man - (ox bull) [strength, leader, first] (Numeric value: 1)
- ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Wolves
Habakkuk 1:8 "Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle [that] hasteth to eat. 9 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up [as] the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand."

Zephaniah 3:3 Her princes within her [are] roaring lions; her judges [are] evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

Matthew 7:15 "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.4 Her prophets [are] light [and] treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law. 5 The just LORD [is] in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame."

Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Luke 10:3 "Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves."

Acts 20:29 "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock."
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06760 צָלַע‎ TzadikLamedAyin tsala‘ [tsaw-lah’] a primitive root: probably to curve; v; [BDB-854a] [{See TWOT on 1925 }] AV-halt 4; 4
1) to limp, be lame
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to limp

1a2) to be lame
- 06761 צֶלַע‎ tsela‘ can mean adversity or stumbling.
- 06763 צלעה‎ tsal‘ah side, rib, beam, even chamber, boards, corners, beams, planks.
- Also הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה translated "her that halteth" KJV see Micah 4:6 and Zephaniah 3:19
- ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)
- צ ץ Tzadik is always related to The Faith of the Righteous One, the foundation of the word "to hunt" or Harvest even eat or desire. [Harvest, pant, desire] (Numeric value: 90)
- ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)
- ע Ayin also U. Divine Providence "eye" or "fountain" of five states of kindness or severity. AlefYodNun or nothingness as opposed to AlefShin something [eye, watch] (Numeric value: 70)
- ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)

[mara-1] 04754 ארָמָ mara’ maw-raw’ ‭a primitive root; v; [BDB-597a] {See TWOT on 1238}‭AV-filthy 1, lifteth up 1; 2
1) (Hiphil) to beat (the air), flap (the wings)
1a) meaning dubious

2) (Qal) filthy

In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.

Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.

[2] In summary, מָרָא (mara') is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that encapsulates the act of rebellion against divine authority, often leading to severe consequences. Its usage underscores the importance of obedience and the dangers of defiance in the biblical narrative.

[3] Usage: This verb is used in the context of rebellion or defiance, often against authority or divine command. It can also imply the act of lashing or whipping, symbolizing punishment or correction.

[4] Context: The Hebrew root מָרָא (mara') is a verb that primarily conveys the notion of rebellion or defiance. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are contrary to the will or command of God, often resulting in divine displeasure or judgment. The term can also extend to the physical act of whipping or lashing, which serves as a metaphor for the consequences of rebellion.

[gaal-2] 01351 גָּאַל‎ ga’al [gaw-al’] a primitive root but the same letters Gimel Alef Lamed 01350 also means redeemed ; v; [BDB-146a] [{See TWOT on 301 }] AV-pollute 7, defile 3, stain 1; 11
1) to defile, pollute, desecrate
1a) (Niphal) to be defiled, be polluted

1b) (Piel) to pollute, desecrate

1c) (Pual) to be desecrated (of removal from priesthood)

1d) (Hiphil) to pollute, stain

1e) (Hithpael) to defile oneself

ג Gimel Reward and Punish, Cause and effect, 'justified repayment'. Do to others as they should do. Written like a Vav with a Yod as a "foot". Camel, [throwstick, pride, to lift up] (Numeric value: 3)

א Alef Father-Son- begin- The Paradox: God and Man - (ox bull) [strength, leader, first] (Numeric value: 1)

ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)

[6] ג Gimel Reward and Punish, Cause and effect, 'justified repayment'. Do to others as they should do. Written like a Vav with a Yod as a "foot". Camel, [throwstick, pride, to lift up] (Numeric value: 3)

[7] א Alef Father-Son- begin- The Paradox: God and Man - (ox bull) [strength, leader, first] (Numeric value: 1)

[8] ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)

[bwolves-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Wolves
Habakkuk 1:8 "Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle [that] hasteth to eat. 9 They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up [as] the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand."

Zephaniah 3:3 Her princes within her [are] roaring lions; her judges [are] evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

Matthew 7:15 "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.4 Her prophets [are] light [and] treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law. 5 The just LORD [is] in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame."

Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Luke 10:3 "Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves."

Acts 20:29 "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock."

[halt-4] 06760 צָלַע‎ TzadikLamedAyin tsala‘ [tsaw-lah’] a primitive root: probably to curve; v; [BDB-854a] [{See TWOT on 1925 }] AV-halt 4; 4
1) to limp, be lame
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to limp

1a2) to be lame

06761 צֶלַע‎ tsela‘ can mean adversity or stumbling.

06763 צלעה‎ tsal‘ah side, rib, beam, even chamber, boards, corners, beams, planks.

Also הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה translated "her that halteth" KJV see Micah 4:6 and Zephaniah 3:19

ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)

צ ץ Tzadik is always related to The Faith of the Righteous One, the foundation of the word "to hunt" or Harvest even eat or desire. [Harvest, pant, desire] (Numeric value: 90)

ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)

ע Ayin also U. Divine Providence "eye" or "fountain" of five states of kindness or severity. AlefYodNun or nothingness as opposed to AlefShin something [eye, watch] (Numeric value: 70)

ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)

[11] 06761 צֶלַע‎ tsela‘ can mean adversity or stumbling.

[12] 06763 צלעה‎ tsal‘ah side, rib, beam, even chamber, boards, corners, beams, planks.

[13] Also הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה translated "her that halteth" KJV see Micah 4:6 and Zephaniah 3:19

[14] ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)

[15] צ ץ Tzadik is always related to The Faith of the Righteous One, the foundation of the word "to hunt" or Harvest even eat or desire. [Harvest, pant, desire] (Numeric value: 90)

[16] ל Lamed means Aspiration of the Heart or to learn or even direct like a shepherd. It has to do with what the Hand produces, [hand is די Yod Dalet] or directs with staff, whip... like the tongue may direct. (Numeric value: 30)

[17] ע Ayin also U. Divine Providence "eye" or "fountain" of five states of kindness or severity. AlefYodNun or nothingness as opposed to AlefShin something [eye, watch] (Numeric value: 70)

[18] ה Hey Expression, Thought, Speech, Action. Manifest seeds of thought and life. [Emphasize, jubilation, window, fence] (Numeric value: 5)

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