These concluding verses of chapter 3 are different from the rest of the book, because it foresees a time when yahweh will redeem his peoplewhen they will be freed from exile and allowed to return to jerusalem. 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. Commentaries for zephaniah chapter 3 further reproofs for sin. Chapter 1 judgment upon judah chapter 2 judgment upon the nations chapter 3 judgment upon jerusalem. I have decided to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms.
Zephaniah chapter 3 woe to the oppressing city, shout, o israel. The lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. The holy god hates sin most in those nearest to him. With only three chapters, this prophet was determined to convey the message of gods approaching wrath. While zephaniah chapter 3 does that for israel as a nation, theres a lot a christian can learn and apply from this chapter on the topic of what god expects of us. In the book of zephaniah, the third and final chapter is about the the ageold cycle of the human condition. The cycle operates at a personal level, for each of us, and at a church level, where a set of people with a set of beliefs and habits needs to improve. Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city. This chapter contains the glorious climax of zephaniahs great prophecy in the last paragraph zephaniah 3. Zephaniah wrote it shortly before the fall of judah in the southern kingdom. The word i received on 12 05 16 was zephaniah chapter 1 verse 10. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later.
Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the lord, until the day that i rise up to the prey. He foretold that the day of the lord was at hand where judah would be. Chapter 3 we now return to jerusalem, and must again hear what god has to say to her, i. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Ever wanted to see a onechapter summary of what gods done for us, what he expects of us and whats our eternal future. Zephaniah 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Zephaniah 3 is the third and last chapter of the book of zephaniah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The book of zephaniah is a book of the bible and is thought to be written by zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah.
God lets us know that there will be a day he comes with his indignation and fierce anger devouring all the earth with the fire of his jealousy. Judahs first babylonian exiles were taken in 605 b. God, zephaniah, people of southern kingdom of judah, people and nations of the whole world. Zephaniah 3, new international version niv the bible app. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. We now return to jerusalem, and must again hear what god has to say to her, i. Zephaniah 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Because of that citys favored position among the nations exodus 19. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god. Dec 28, 2016 zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. Back to habakkuk 1 3 go to haggai 1 2 bible questions and answers index.
It is this terrible time that zephaniah predicts in the first chapter of this book. The book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic source of wisdom. Josiahs grandfather, the evil king manasseh, and manassehs son, the young and evil amon. I will sweep away the birds of the air and the fish of the sea. On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me.
This all means that zephaniah grew up under the reign of josiahs predecessors. An exhortation to seek god while there is still time zephaniah 2. The three chapters which make up the book of zephaniah contain all the. The word of the lord that came to zephaniah son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, during the reign of josiah son of amon king of judah. Zephaniahs message of judgment and encouragement contains three major. Third, in chapter 2, verses 415, zephaniah announces the judgment that is also coming on the lands that surround judah. I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth, declares the l. Three times god says i will sweep away in chapter 1 verses 1 and 2. Zephaniah 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came. While zephaniah chapter 3 does that for israel as a nation, theres a lot a christian can learn and apply from this. Zephaniah was a prophet of god, sent to help gods people tribe of judah towards spiritual revival. She does not trust in the lord, she does not draw near to her god.
His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. The book of zephaniah is quite shortonly three chapters in length. The prophet portrays a grand sweep of history that begins with judgment on judah 1. The third chapter of zephaniah is a powerful message of hope, restoration, singing, productiveness, new birth, and the lords return to the center of his new church. Zephaniah chapter 3 explained discover the 66 books of. Zephaniah 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Zephaniah prophesied during the days of josiah, king of judah. A nation not desiring, that has not desires toward god, is not desirous of his favour and grace, has no mind to repent. The purpose of this book was to show the complacent southern kingdoms that they were wicked, god used a prophet zephaniah. 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 jerusalem woe to the city of bible gateway. The preaching of the gospel is predicted, when vengeance would be executed on the jewish nation.
The voice of judgment is softened by gospel promises. Zephaniah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. Zephaniah 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with. Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled. With only three chapters, this prophet was determined to convey the message. Zephaniah 3 woe to her who is rebellious and defiled. Zephaniah, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Therefore, zephaniah more than likely prophesied in the latter part of josiahs rule, after the king discovered the scrolls of the law in 622 bc 2 chronicles 34.
The prophecies contain both good news and bad news, with the bad news coming first. Zephaniah 3 niv jerusalem woe to the city of bible gateway. The book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. Zephaniah 3 woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the. This chapter contains the glorious climax of zephaniah s great prophecy in the last paragraph zephaniah 3. On the whole earth, on judah, on the surrounding nations. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. Zephaniah, chapter 3 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. She has not obeyed his voice,she has not received correction. The first paragraph details the reason for the judgment of jerusalem zephaniah 3. Chapter 1 zephaniah prophesies gods judgment against the whole world, and then against judah and jerusalem chapter 2 zephaniah prophesies of gods judgment against the foreign nations surrounding israel chapter 3 zephaniah returns to prophecies of gods judgment against jerusalem, concluding. Zephaniah chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. In the lord it has not trusted, nor drawn near to its god.
Zephaniah foresees the joyful return from captivity in due time. Zephaniah calls the nation to repentance and warns foreign nations to repent as well. I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the. Zephaniah chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. The lord is saying through the prophet is on that day there will be screams and crying every where as there is going to be catastrophic destruction. The pleasure of god in the good of his people desiring god. Zephaniah, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Zepheniah lesson 3 we will begin this lesson in zephaniah 3.
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. The biblical stories, plot, characters and events detailed in zephaniah. Next chapter of zephaniah the book of zephaniah, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of zephaniah, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. After his preoccupation primarily with the fate of his people in the first part of the book, zephaniah turns his attention to the foreign nations 2. The wickedness of jerusalemwoe to her who is rebellious and polluted,to the oppressing city. 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. Zephaniah chapter 3 at a daily bible reading and commentary. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries.
Zephaniah 3 niv bible woe to the city of oppressors. God will destroy jerusalems enemies, but he will, also, punish jerusalem for the evil within her. After listening to andor reading the scripture, please answer the related study questions by clicking on the chapter number above. The book of zephaniah is a book of the bible and is thought to be written by zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah the book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. Jerusalem woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled. The lord, your god, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory. After pronouncing judgment on the nations, the prophet returned to again pronounce woe upon jerusalem. The book of zephaniah was written during the reign of king josiah, likely in the early part of his reign, between 635 and 625 bc. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Book of zephaniah simple english wikipedia, the free. Zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. The fourth section of the book is chapter 3, verses 17. Dont we need the prophecy of the royal prophet today to bolster our wavering.
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