A nation not desiring, that has not desires toward god, is not desirous of his favour and grace, has no mind to repent. Third, in chapter 2, verses 415, zephaniah announces the judgment that is also coming on the lands that surround judah. I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. He foretold that the day of the lord was at hand where judah would be.
Three times god says i will sweep away in chapter 1 verses 1 and 2. The book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. Zephaniah chapter 3 explained discover the 66 books of. In the lord it has not trusted, nor drawn near to its god. 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. The holy god hates sin most in those nearest to him.
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. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. This chapter contains the glorious climax of zephaniah s great prophecy in the last paragraph zephaniah 3. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Zephaniah calls the nation to repentance and warns foreign nations to repent as well. 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. I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth, declares the l. 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 3 woe to her who is rebellious and defiled. The biblical stories, plot, characters and events detailed in zephaniah. Zephaniah 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Zephaniah 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
The pleasure of god in the good of his people desiring god. Zephaniah 3 niv jerusalem woe to the city of bible gateway. 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. This chapter contains the glorious climax of zephaniahs great prophecy in the last paragraph zephaniah 3. Zephaniah 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came. I will sweep away the birds of the air and the fish of the sea.
Zephaniah chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Zephaniah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. After pronouncing judgment on the nations, the prophet returned to again pronounce woe upon jerusalem. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god. The purpose of this book was to show the complacent southern kingdoms that they were wicked, god used a prophet zephaniah. Dont we need the prophecy of the royal prophet today to bolster our wavering. 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. Chapter 1 judgment upon judah chapter 2 judgment upon the nations chapter 3 judgment upon jerusalem. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. The fourth section of the book is chapter 3, verses 17. Zephaniah 3 niv bible woe to the city of oppressors. Dec 28, 2016 zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. We now return to jerusalem, and must again hear what god has to say to her, i. Zephaniah chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary.
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. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn. Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city. Book of zephaniah simple english wikipedia, the free. God, zephaniah, people of southern kingdom of judah, people and nations of the whole world. Zephaniah, chapter 3 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration. 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. Zephaniah 3, new international version niv the bible app.
After listening to andor reading the scripture, please answer the related study questions by clicking on the chapter number above. I have decided to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms. The wickedness of jerusalemwoe to her who is rebellious and polluted,to the oppressing city. The first paragraph details the reason for the judgment of jerusalem zephaniah 3. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. The lord, your god, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory. Zepheniah lesson 3 we will begin this lesson in zephaniah 3. Zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. Zephaniah chapter 3 at a daily bible reading and commentary. 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.
Zephaniah 3 jerusalem woe to the city of bible gateway. Ever wanted to see a onechapter summary of what gods done for us, what he expects of us and whats our eternal future. 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. Zephaniah chapter 3 woe to the oppressing city, shout, o israel. Commentaries for zephaniah chapter 3 further reproofs for sin. 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.
Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled. 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. 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. It is this terrible time that zephaniah predicts in the first chapter of this book. The lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a.
Back to habakkuk 1 3 go to haggai 1 2 bible questions and answers index. On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me. Because of that citys favored position among the nations exodus 19. On the whole earth, on judah, on the surrounding nations. Chapter 3 we now return to jerusalem, and must again hear what god has to say to her, i. Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the lord, until the day that i rise up to the prey. She does not trust in the lord, she does not draw near to her god. 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. With only three chapters, this prophet was determined to convey the message. Zephaniah 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The voice of judgment is softened by gospel promises. The three chapters which make up the book of zephaniah contain all the. The prophet portrays a grand sweep of history that begins with judgment on judah 1.
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. An exhortation to seek god while there is still time zephaniah 2. 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. Zephaniah foresees the joyful return from captivity in due time. Josiahs grandfather, the evil king manasseh, and manassehs son, the young and evil amon. The prophecies contain both good news and bad news, with the bad news coming first. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. Zephaniah was a prophet of god, sent to help gods people tribe of judah towards spiritual revival. Zephaniahs message of judgment and encouragement contains three major.
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. Zephaniah 3 woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the. God will destroy jerusalems enemies, but he will, also, punish jerusalem for the evil within her. Zephaniah prophesied during the days of josiah, king of judah. Zephaniah, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. The word i received on 12 05 16 was zephaniah chapter 1 verse 10. With only three chapters, this prophet was determined to convey the message of gods approaching wrath. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government.
The book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic source of wisdom. 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. She has not obeyed his voice,she has not received correction. The preaching of the gospel is predicted, when vengeance would be executed on the jewish nation. Jerusalem woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the.
Study guide for zephaniah 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. While zephaniah chapter 3 does that for israel as a nation, theres a lot a christian can learn and apply from this. Zephaniah 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. Judahs first babylonian exiles were taken in 605 b.