Zephaniah 3:9

Translations

Modern

For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.

Traditional

For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.

Literal

For then I will turn over to the peoples a lip made pure, to call for all of them on the name of YHWH, to serve Him with one shoulder.

Latin

Quia tunc reddam populis labium electum, ut invocent omnes in nomine Domini, et serviant ei humero uno.

Original

Hebrew

English

For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder.

Notes

Zephaniah 3:9

God plans for the blessings promised to the faithful remnant in Zephaniah 3:9–13 to reach people from every nation. Not just Israel, but all people will transform, call on the Lord (see Isaiah 55:5), and serve him (see Isaiah 59:19–21; Zechariah 14:16). Spreading the good news to all nations helped fulfill this vision (Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 10:9–13).

Zephaniah 3:9–13

The bright future described in these verses gives more reason to wait patiently for the Lord (Zephaniah 3:8). Like the prophets Isaiah, Nahum, and Habakkuk, Zephaniah uses judgment and hope as main themes.

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).

Events

Prophecies of Zephaniahc. 610 BC

Related verses

Genesis 11:1
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech.
Isaiah 19:18
In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to the LORD of Hosts. One of them will be called the City of the Sun.
Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
Acts 2:4–13
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Psalm 86:9–10
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.
Zechariah 2:11
“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.
Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
Zechariah 8:20–23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—
Romans 15:6–11
…so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 12:35
The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Nations Zion

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of

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