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ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:9 pure speech. See Introduction: Interpretive Challenges. A remnant of the nations, converted to the Lord, will worship him in righteousness and truth (Zech. 8:20–23; 14:16). Pure speech will come from purified hearts (cf. Luke 6:45).
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:10 They will return from distant places (cf. Isa. 11:11, 15–16; 27:13).
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:11–13 The Lord will purge the proud and ungodly from among them (Zech. 13:1–6), leaving a meek and humble people. Material prosperity and peace will accompany them as well, allowing them to enjoy the rich blessings of God undisturbed (Joel 3:18–20; Mic. 4:4).
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:14–20 The messianic era of millennial blessing and restoration is described.
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:15–17 The basis for rejoicing in v. 14 is that Israel's day of judgment is past and her King is residing in her midst. His departure just prior to Nebuchadnezzar's destruction of the temple is graphically depicted in Ezek. 8–11; but he will return as Lord and Messiah, a fact so glorious that it is repeated in Zeph. 3:17.
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:17 As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride (cf. Isa. 62:4), the Lord will exult over his people with gladness and song, resting in quiet ecstasy over his people in whom is all his delight (cf. Deut. 30:9; Isa. 54).
God's "I Wills" of Restoration
God's "I Wills" of Restoration Zephaniah 3:18–20 1. I will gather 3:18 2. I will deal 3:19 3. I will save 3:19 4. I will change 3:19 5. I will bring you in 3:20 6. I will make you 3:20 ©1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
ZEPHANIAH—NOTE ON 3:18 those of you who mourn for the festival. Unable to