Zephaniah 3:14

Israel’s Restoration · Zephaniah 3:14–20
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Translations

Modern
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Traditional
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Literal
Sing out, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Latin
Lauda, filia Sion; jubila, Israël: lætare, et exsulta in omni corde, filia Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew
English
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!

Notes

Sing … shout aloud … Be glad and rejoice!: These commands together show that God’s people will one day experience very great joy.

God shows his plans for a humble and pure group of his people (Zephaniah 3:9–13). He encourages them to rejoice in the coming abundant blessings from their saving Lord (Zephaniah 3:14–20).

Theme notes and profiles

Zion

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah Zion

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Zion: Restoration of, Promised