A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god. Daughter may seem extraneous in english but consciously joins the various epithets and metaphors of israel and jerusalem as a woman, a device used to evoke sympathy from the reader. Also within the book is a proclamation of a restoration for those who survive the great day of the lord. Zephaniah 3 niv bible woe to the city of oppressors. Zephaniah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Will i turn to the people this promise must refer to the conversion of the jews under the gospel. Jerusalem woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled. Apr 07, 2011 bible summary by chapter thursday, 7 april 2011. The whole book makes it clear that zephaniah looks far ahead of the imminent destruction of jerusalem on to that dreadful day of jehovah, the day of his anger and judgment, upon which however will follow the blessing of the millennial reign of peace. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries.
Bible commentary on the book of zephaniah, chapter 3, by dr. We can begin to pinpoint exactly when zephaniah prophesied by accounting for a few details in the text. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to zephaniah, the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah, the son of amon, king of judah 1. According to the superscription of the book zephaniah 1. She does not trust in the lord,she does not draw near to her god. Zephaniah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Zephaniah 3 v 20 is a powerful verse that god is an unchangeable changer,that whatever unpleasant situation is around us,god will turn to testimonies without delay view thread reply report view all discussion for zephaniah chapter 3. A nation not desiring, that has not desires toward god, is not desirous of his favour and grace, has no mind to repent. For god so loved the world that he gave his only son john 3. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. We take this extensive view of the concluding verses of this chapter, because an apostle has expressly assured us that in every prophetical book of the old testament scriptures are confined predictions relative to the gospel dispensation.
He will rejoice over thee with joy, will not only be well pleased with thee, upon thy repentance and reformation, and take thee into favour, but will take a complacency in thee, as the bridegroom does in his bride, or the bride in her ornaments, isaiah 62. Book of zephaniah complete set bible study questions. She does not trust in the lord, she does not draw near to her god. Because of that citys favored position among the nations exodus 19. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing citycity.
David guzik commentary on zephaniah 3 describes how the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people, after judgment had been brought to them. If these were not prophets, as the jewish doctors make them, yet it is probable they were persons of some note in judah. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. To read the entire prophetic book of zephaniah, just click on the links to the chapters listed below. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Dec, 2009 the judgments against judah and jerusalem are turned aside, and the nation or at least a remnant thereof is set free see zephaniah 3. The expressions of this are very lively and affecting zephaniah 3. Our excitement commences its excitement when we begin to ponder on what our lord has done for us. Bible book list access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Zephaniah 3 jerusalem woe to the city of bible gateway. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn.
The day of jehovah plays an important part in zephaniah s prophecy. This asterisk means that the question seeks for your opinions and thoughts. Zephaniah 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. The words of zephaniah contain one of my favorite verses. Read zephaniah 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is not the only place where this theme occurs, of course, but it is the most concentrated treatment of the judgment of god as the whole book is devoted to this one theme. It is not the time of the then imminent destruction of jerusalem but the time of the messiahs reign which is still to come.
Jerusalem woe to the city of oppressors,rebellious and defiled. The first paragraph details the reason for the judgment of jerusalem zephaniah 3. The ot describes the day of jehovah mostly under the aspect of judgment compare with paragraph 3. They cannot do for themselves and must depend on others. Zephaniah 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Zephaniah wrote it shortly before the fall of judah in the southern kingdom.
Dec 28, 2016 zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. The actual corrupted state of things stands in contrast to the future blessings of the people as described in chapter 3. Zephaniah 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Who is zephaniah and why is he important in the bible. Zephaniah chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary.
Study the bible online using commentary on zephaniah 3 and more. Zephaniah 3, new international version niv the bible app. Jerusalems rebellion and redemptionwhat sorrow awaits rebellious, polluted jerusalem,the city of violence and crime. There are many people who would like to rule this subject of judgment out of the. Zephaniah 1 zephaniah was the great great grandson of hezekiah. God saves these types because they are typically humble. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Zephaniah 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The lord, your god, is in your midst he will renew you in his love zephaniah 3. She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Peculiarities in the commentary on joel b zephaniah and the other prophets.
By way of reproof and threatening, for the abundance of wickedness that was found in her, of which divers instances are given, with the aggravations of them, zephaniah 3. Yet this message has its deepest significance when set in contrast to what has come before. Zephaniah 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Wait ye upon me expect the fulfilment of all my promises and threatenings. The book of zephaniah shows extremely many similarities with other prophetic books of the ot. On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me. The word that came to zephaniah the divine revelation that was made to him. Bible study guide book of zephaniah saturday, november 3, 2012 background on zephaniah in zephaniah 1. The purpose of this book was to show that god raised up his prophet zephaniah to proclaim a warning of coming judgment and to encourage repentance. Zephaniah includes one of the most vivid descriptions in the prophetic literature of gods wrath.
After pronouncing judgment on the nations, the prophet returned to again pronounce woe upon jerusalem. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. Dec, 2015 and indeed this is the message of the book, of the advent season, and of christian faith. The book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic source of wisdom. The purpose of this book was to show the complacent southern kingdoms that they were wicked, god used a prophet zephaniah. Zephaniah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zephaniah for bible study or sunday school lessons. We now return to jerusalem, and must again hear what god has to say to her, i.
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