Zephaniah 3:16

Translations

Modern

On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.

Traditional

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

Literal

On that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion, do not let your hands be slack!

Latin

In die illa dicetur Jerusalem: Noli timere; Sion: Non dissolvantur manus tuæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.

Notes

Zephaniah 3:9–20

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

Prophecies of Zephaniahc. 610 BC

Related verses

Hebrews 12:12
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
Isaiah 35:3–4
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Isaiah 44:2
This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
Revelation 2:3
Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
Zechariah 8:15
…“so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.
Isaiah 41:13–14
For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
Job 4:3
Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.

Places

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

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Faith: Enjoined Zion: Restoration of, Promised

Zephaniah 3:16

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