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She does not trust in the LORD, she does not draw near to her God. <a href="/nlt/zephaniah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> No one can tell it anything; it refuses all correction. It does not trust in the LORD or draw near to its God. <a href="/esv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she does not draw near to her God. <a href="/bsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> She heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3.htm">King James Bible</a> She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. <a href="/nkjv/zephaniah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> She has not obeyed His voice, She has not received correction; She has not trusted in the LORD, She has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/nasb_/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> She obeyed no voice, She accepted no discipline. She did not trust in the LORD, She did not approach her God. <a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> She heeded no voice, She accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the LORD, She did not draw near to her God. <a href="/nasb77/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> She heeded no voice; She accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the LORD; She did not draw near to her God. <a href="/lsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> She did not listen to any voice; She did not receive discipline. She did not trust in Yahweh; She did not draw near to her God. <a href="/amp/zephaniah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She did not listen and heed the voice [of God]; She accepted no correction. She did not trust in the LORD [but trusted her own power]; She did not draw near to her God [but to the pagan gods of Baal or Molech]. <a href="/csb/zephaniah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She has not obeyed; she has not accepted discipline. She has not trusted in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/hcsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> She has not obeyed; she has not accepted discipline. She has not trusted in Yahweh; she has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/asv/zephaniah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in Jehovah; she drew not near to her God. <a href="/cev/zephaniah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Forever rebellious and rejecting correction, Jerusalem refuses to trust or obey the LORD God. <a href="/erv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. <a href="/gwt/zephaniah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It obeys no one. It does not accept correction. It does not trust the LORD. It does not draw close to its God. <a href="/gnt/zephaniah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> It has not listened to the LORD or accepted his discipline. It has not put its trust in the LORD or asked for his help. <a href="/isv/zephaniah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> It won't obey anyone. It won't accept discipline. It does not trust in the LORD. It does not approach God. <a href="/msb/zephaniah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> She heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/net/zephaniah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> She is disobedient; she refuses correction. She does not trust the LORD; she does not seek the advice of her God. <a href="/nheb/zephaniah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> She did not obey the voice. She did not receive correction. She did not trust in the LORD. She did not draw near to her God. <a href="/wbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. <a href="/web/zephaniah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> She didn’t obey the voice. She didn’t receive correction. She didn’t trust in Yahweh. She didn’t draw near to her God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zephaniah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> She has not listened to the voice, "" She has not accepted instruction, "" In YHWH she has not trusted, "" She has not drawn near to her God. <a href="/ylt/zephaniah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> She hath not hearkened to the voice, She hath not accepted instruction, In Jehovah she hath not trusted, Unto her God she hath not drawn near. <a href="/slt/zephaniah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> She heard not to the voice: she received not instruction; she trusted not in Jehovah; she drew not near to her God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zephaniah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> She hath not hearkened to the voice, neither hath she received discipline: she hath not trusted in the Lord, she drew not near to her God. <a href="/cpdv/zephaniah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> She has not heeded the voice, nor has she accepted discipline. She has not trusted in the Lord; she did not draw near to her God. <a href="/nabre/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> It listens to no voice, accepts no correction; In the LORD it has not trusted, nor drawn near to its God. <a href="/nrsvce/zephaniah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It has listened to no voice; it has accepted no correction. It has not trusted in the LORD; it has not drawn near to its God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zephaniah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> She obeyed not the voice; she received not discipline; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God. <a href="/hpbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because she did not listen to the voice and she did not receive instruction, and in LORD JEHOVAH she did not hope and to her God she did not come near<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zephaniah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> She hearkened not the voice, She received not correction; She trusted not in the LORD, She drew not near to her God. <a href="/sep/zephaniah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The dove hearkened not to the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the Lord, and she drew not near to her God. <a href="/parallel/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T0cd_1JKnyY?start=422" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/3.htm">The Judgment on Jerusalem</a> 1Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! 2<a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">She heeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·wl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">voice;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qə·ḥāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">she accepted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4148.htm" title="4148: mū·sār (N-ms) -- Discipline, chastening, correction. From yacar; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint.">correction.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">She does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ḇā·ṭā·ḥāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">she has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rê·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">drawn near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">her God.</a> 3Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/7-28.htm">Jeremiah 7:28</a> Therefore you must say to them, ‘This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the LORD their God and would not receive correction. Truth has perished; it has disappeared from their lips. <a href="/jeremiah/5-3.htm">Jeremiah 5:3</a> O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent. <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9</a> These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. <a href="/jeremiah/6-17.htm">Jeremiah 6:17</a> I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’ <a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25</a> The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her. <a href="/isaiah/1-5.htm">Isaiah 1:5</a> Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. <a href="/jeremiah/7-13.htm">Jeremiah 7:13</a> And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, <a href="/hosea/9-17.htm">Hosea 9:17</a> My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations. <a href="/isaiah/42-24.htm">Isaiah 42:24</a> Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law. <a href="/jeremiah/11-10.htm">Jeremiah 11:10</a> They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21</a> But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hebrews 3:15</a> As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.” <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the LORD; she drew not near to her God.obeyed.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15-68</a> But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: … <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a> Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.<a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23-28</a> But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you… she received.<a href="/isaiah/1-5.htm">Isaiah 1:5</a> Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.<a href="/jeremiah/2-30.htm">Jeremiah 2:30</a> In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.<a href="/jeremiah/5-3.htm">Jeremiah 5:3</a> O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.correction.<a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Psalm 50:17</a> Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.<a href="/proverbs/5-12.htm">Proverbs 5:12</a> And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;she trusted.<a href="/psalms/78-22.htm">Psalm 78:22</a> Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:<a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a> Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: … <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!she drew.<a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4</a> The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.<a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:<a href="/isaiah/43-22.htm">Isaiah 43:22</a> But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/8-13.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Accepts</a> <a href="/micah/1-2.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">Confided</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/nahum/3-14.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/micah/5-6.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/hosea/11-4.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-5.htm">Heeded</a> <a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Obeys</a> <a href="/micah/1-11.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-1.htm">Received</a> <a href="/hosea/6-5.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-7.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/micah/6-15.htm">Use</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Accepts</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/galatians/2-7.htm">Confided</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/haggai/2-16.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Heeded</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Listens</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-15.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/john/7-19.htm">Obeys</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Received</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Use</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Zephaniah 3</div>1. <a href="/zephaniah/3-1.htm">A sharp reproof of Jerusalem for various sins.</a> 8. <a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">An exhortation to wait for the restoration of Israel,</a> 14. <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">and to rejoice for their salvation by God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the persistent disobedience and rebellion of the people. In the context of Zephaniah, this refers to Jerusalem and its inhabitants who ignored the warnings of the prophets sent by God. The "voice" can be understood as the voice of God communicated through His prophets, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, who called the people to repentance. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God’s people often fail to listen to divine instruction, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/7-13.htm">Jeremiah 7:13</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/3-7.htm">Ezekiel 3:7</a>. The refusal to heed God's voice is a recurring issue throughout Israel's history, leading to judgment and exile.she accepted no correction. The refusal to accept correction indicates a hardened heart and a resistance to change. Biblically, correction is a form of divine discipline intended to guide the people back to righteousness, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a>. The historical context shows that despite numerous warnings and opportunities for repentance, the people of Jerusalem continued in their sinful ways. This stubbornness is reminiscent of the Israelites' behavior in the wilderness, as described in <a href="/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32</a>, where they repeatedly resisted God's guidance. The failure to accept correction ultimately leads to severe consequences, as prophesied by Zephaniah and fulfilled in the Babylonian exile.She does not trust in the LORD; Trust in the LORD is a central tenet of faith in the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasized in passages like <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>. The lack of trust here signifies a reliance on human strength, alliances, or idols rather than on God. Historically, this can be seen in Judah's political alliances with foreign nations like Egypt and Assyria, which were often condemned by the prophets (<a href="/isaiah/30.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a>). Theologically, this lack of trust is a form of idolatry, as it places confidence in something other than God. This phrase underscores the spiritual adultery of the people, who have turned away from their covenant relationship with the LORD.she has not drawn near to her God. Drawing near to God implies a relationship characterized by worship, obedience, and intimacy. In the Old Testament, this is often associated with the temple worship and the sacrificial system, which were intended to facilitate communion with God (<a href="/leviticus/9-7.htm">Leviticus 9:7</a>). The failure to draw near suggests a neglect of these practices and a spiritual distance from God. This phrase can also be seen as a call to repentance, echoing <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a>, which encourages believers to draw near to God with the promise that He will draw near to them. Theologically, this distance from God is a result of sin, which separates humanity from the divine presence, a theme that is ultimately addressed through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who reconciles believers to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zephaniah.htm">Zephaniah</a> A prophet in the Old Testament, Zephaniah's ministry occurred during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. His prophecies focus on the coming judgment and the need for repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city being addressed in this verse, representing the people of Judah who have turned away from God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who desires a relationship with His people and calls them to repentance and trust. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Zephaniah's prophecies, facing impending judgment due to their disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_warning.htm">Prophetic Warning</a> The event of Zephaniah delivering God's message of warning and call to repentance to the people of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/heeding_god's_voice.htm">Heeding God's Voice</a> Importance of listening to God's word and being open to His guidance. Reflect on how we can better attune our hearts to hear God's voice in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/a/accepting_correction.htm">Accepting Correction</a> Embrace correction as a means of growth and alignment with God's will. Consider how we respond to correction from God and others. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_the_lord.htm">Trusting in the LORD</a> Trust is foundational to our relationship with God; evaluate areas where we may struggle to trust Him fully. Develop practices that strengthen our trust in God's promises and character. <a href="/topical/d/drawing_near_to_god.htm">Drawing Near to God</a> Cultivate a closer relationship with God through prayer, worship, and study of His word. Identify barriers that prevent us from drawing near to God and seek to remove them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zephaniah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zephaniah 3</a> <a href="/q/why_ongoing_unrest_if_zephaniah_3_fulfilled.htm">If Zephaniah 3's prophecies were fully realized, why do some biblical texts and modern events suggest ongoing judgment and unrest instead of lasting peace?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_zephaniah_3_show_harsh_punishment.htm">Why does Zephaniah 3 depict divine punishment that seems inconsistent with a benevolent deity found elsewhere in the Bible? </a> <a href="/q/why_attribute_malachi's_quote_to_isaiah.htm">In Mark 1:2-3, why does the text attribute a combined quote from Malachi and Isaiah solely to Isaiah?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zephaniah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - The voice; i.e. of God, as heard in the Law and at the mouth of his prophets (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/7-24.htm">Jeremiah 7:24</a>, etc.; Jeremiah 9:13). Received not correction. They took not to heart the chastisements sent upon them, and did not profit by them. She trusted not in the Lord, but in man. When danger threatened, she relied on human aid, made alliances with the heathen, or else had recourse to idols and prayed for help to false gods, as the next clause complains. She drew not near to her God. She broke the covenant which she had made, would not avail herself of the privilege bestowed upon her, and had no intercourse with the Lord in prayer and worship. <a href="/commentaries/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>She heeded שָֽׁמְעָה֙ (šā·mə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently no לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no voice; בְּק֔וֹל (bə·qō·wl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound she accepted לָקְחָ֖ה (lā·qə·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take no לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no instruction. מוּסָ֑ר (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4148.htm">Strong's 4148: </a> Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint She does not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no trust בָטָ֔חָה (ḇā·ṭā·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> To trust, be confident, sure in the LORD; בַּֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel she has not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no drawn near קָרֵֽבָה׃ (qā·rê·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to her God. אֱלֹהֶ֖יהָ (’ĕ·lō·he·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Zephaniah 3:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">OT Prophets: Zephaniah 3:2 She didn't obey the voice (Zeph. 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