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you will be disgraced no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will gather <i>them that are</i> sorrowful for the solemn assembly, <i>who</i> are of thee, <i>to whom</i> the reproach of it <i>was</i> a burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zephaniah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly, Who are among you, <i>To whom</i> its reproach <i>is</i> a burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I will gather those who are worried about the appointed feasts— They came from you, <i>Zion;</i> <i>The</i> disgrace <i>of exile</i> is a burden on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I will gather those who grieve about the appointed feasts— They came from you, O Zion; The reproach of exile is a burden on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I will gather those who grieve about the appointed feasts— They came from you, <i>O Zion;</i> <i>The</i> reproach <i>of exile</i> is a burden on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will assemble those who grieve about the appointed feasts— They were from you, <i>O Zion</i>; <i>The</i> reproach <i>of exile</i> is a burden on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zephaniah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I will gather those [Israelites in captivity] who grieve about the appointed feasts— They came from you, [O Zion]; On whom the reproach [of exile] is a burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zephaniah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will gather those who have been driven from the appointed festivals; they will be a tribute from you and a reproach on her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will gather those who have been driven from the appointed festivals; they will be a tribute from you and a reproach on her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zephaniah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will gather them that sorrow for the solemn assembly, who were of thee; to whom the burden upon her was a reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zephaniah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD has promised: Your sorrow has ended, and you can celebrate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will gather them that sorrow for the solemn assembly, who were of thee: to whom the burden upon her was a reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zephaniah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I will gather those among you who are troubled because of the festivals. They bear a burden of disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zephaniah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />as joyful as people at a festival." The LORD says, "I have ended the threat of doom and taken away your disgrace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zephaniah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will gather the afflicted from the solemn assembly; those who were with you, who were bearing a burden of disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zephaniah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zephaniah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"As for those who grieve because they cannot attend the festivals--I took them away from you; they became tribute and were a source of shame to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zephaniah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will remove those who grieve about the appointed feasts from you. They are a burden and a reproach to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zephaniah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will remove those who grieve about the appointed feasts from you. They are a burden and a reproach to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zephaniah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“I have gathered My afflicted from the appointed place, "" They have been bearing reproach from you for her sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zephaniah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine afflicted from the appointed place I have gathered, from thee they have been, Bearing for her sake reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zephaniah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will assemble those grieved for the appointment, who were from thee, the lifting up upon it a reproach.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zephaniah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The triflers that were departed from the law, I will gather together, because they were of thee: that thou mayest no more suffer reproach for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zephaniah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The triflers who withdrew from the law, I will gather together, because they were from you, so that you may no longer suffer disgrace over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />as on festival days. I will remove disaster from among you, so that no one may recount your disgrace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zephaniah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zephaniah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will remove from you those who spoke reproach against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall remove from you those who have been speaking reproach against you<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zephaniah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will gather them that are far from the appointed season, who are of thee, That hast borne the burden of reproach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zephaniah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will gather thine afflicted ones. Alas! who has taken up a reproach against her?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T0cd_1JKnyY?start=624" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Israel's Restoration</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: ’ā·sap̄·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">“I will gather</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·mêḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">those among you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3013.htm" title="3013: nū·ḡê (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To suffer. A primitive root; to grieve.">who grieve</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mim·mō·w·‘êḏ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">over the appointed feasts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4864.htm" title="4864: maś·’êṯ (N-fs) -- An uprising, utterance, burden, portion. ">you will no longer suffer</a> <a href="/hebrew/2781.htm" title="2781: ḥer·pāh (N-fs) -- A reproach. From charaph. contumely, disgrace, the pudenda.">reproach.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a></span><br />Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a></span><br />He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a></span><br />Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Isaiah 65:19</a></span><br />I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a></span><br />For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-20.htm">Isaiah 60:20</a></span><br />Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-13.htm">Isaiah 66:13</a></span><br />As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you, and you will be consoled over Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></span><br />Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of you, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.</p><p class="hdg">gather.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/3-20.htm">Zephaniah 3:20</a></b></br> At that time will I bring you <i>again</i>, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/23-3.htm">Jeremiah 23:3</a></b></br> And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-8.htm">Jeremiah 31:8,9</a></b></br> Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, <i>and</i> with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither… </p><p class="hdg">sorrowful.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Psalm 42:2-4</a></b></br> My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a></b></br> O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou <i>art</i> my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; … </p><p class="hdg">the reproach of it was a burden.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-1.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-11.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/micah/5-3.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-1.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/nahum/3-10.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nahum/1-15.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/hosea/12-9.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/nahum/3-7.htm">Grieve</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Season</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/nahum/1-15.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-1.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-16.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/hosea/13-13.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/malachi/1-3.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/haggai/2-12.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/haggai/2-19.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Exile</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-6.htm">Far</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Feasts</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Grieve</a> <a href="/matthew/17-8.htm">Lifting</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/haggai/1-10.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Season</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Zephaniah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-1.htm">A sharp reproof of Jerusalem for various sins.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">An exhortation to wait for the restoration of Israel,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">and to rejoice for their salvation by God.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zephaniah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zephaniah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zephaniah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts</b><br>This phrase speaks to the remnant of Israel who are faithful and mourn the loss of their religious practices due to exile or oppression. The appointed feasts refer to the sacred festivals commanded in the Law of Moses, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These feasts were central to Jewish worship and identity, and their disruption would have been deeply distressing. The promise to "gather" suggests a future restoration and return to proper worship, echoing themes found in other prophetic books like <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/31-10.htm">Jeremiah 31:10</a>. This gathering can also be seen as a type of Christ's work in uniting believers, as seen in <a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a>, where Jesus' death is said to gather the scattered children of God.<p><b>so that you will no longer suffer reproach</b><br>The reproach mentioned here refers to the shame and disgrace experienced by the Israelites due to their inability to observe their religious customs and the scorn from surrounding nations. Historically, Israel's exile and subjugation by foreign powers led to a loss of national and religious identity, which was a source of humiliation. The promise of no longer suffering reproach indicates a future vindication and restoration of honor, aligning with prophecies of redemption and renewal found in <a href="/ezekiel/36-30.htm">Ezekiel 36:30</a> and <a href="/isaiah/54-4.htm">Isaiah 54:4</a>. This also prefigures the ultimate redemption through Christ, who removes the reproach of sin and restores believers to a place of honor before God, as seen in <a href="/romans/8.htm">Romans 8:1</a> and <a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Colossians 1:22</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zephaniah.htm">Zephaniah</a></b><br>A prophet in the Old Testament, Zephaniah's ministry took place during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. His prophecies focus on the coming judgment and the hope of restoration for the faithful remnant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which faced impending judgment due to its idolatry and disobedience to God. Zephaniah's message is directed primarily at this kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_appointed_feasts.htm">The Appointed Feasts</a></b><br>These are the religious festivals established by God for Israel, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. They were times of worship and remembrance of God's covenant with His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithful_remnant.htm">The Faithful Remnant</a></b><br>A recurring theme in the prophetic books, referring to the small group of Israelites who remained faithful to God amidst widespread apostasy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reproach.htm">Reproach</a></b><br>The shame and disgrace that the people of Judah experienced due to their disobedience and the resulting judgment from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion_for_the_grieving.htm">God's Compassion for the Grieving</a></b><br>God acknowledges the sorrow of those who mourn the loss of spiritual practices and promises to restore them. This highlights His compassion and desire for restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>The appointed feasts were central to Israel's worship. Their loss was deeply felt, reminding us of the importance of maintaining our spiritual disciplines and community worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a></b><br>Even in times of judgment and loss, God promises to gather and restore His people. This offers hope and encouragement to remain faithful during difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_covenant.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Covenant</a></b><br>Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains committed to His covenant promises, demonstrating His unwavering faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_remnant.htm">The Role of the Remnant</a></b><br>The faithful remnant plays a crucial role in God's plan for restoration. We are called to be part of this remnant, living faithfully amidst a world that often turns away from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zephaniah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zephaniah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_is_the_daughter_of_zion.htm">Who or what is the Daughter of Zion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_early_church_discipline.htm">Matthew 18:15-17 - Is there historical or archaeological evidence of early church discipline following these steps exactly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_amos_5_18_contradict_hopeful_texts.htm">Amos 5:18 - If the 'Day of the Lord' is described here as darkness, does this contradict other biblical texts that portray it as a time of hope or victory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_i_forgive_my_guilt.htm">What does the Bible say about avoiding fornication?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zephaniah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - The love which God feels he shows in action. He cares for the exiled and dispersed, and will gather them again and comfort them for all their sorrows. <span class="cmt_word">I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly;</span> or, <span class="accented">far removed from the solemn, assembly.</span> Those who grieve because by their exile from the Holy Land they are debarred from duly attending the periodical festivals, these God will restore, and enable them again to participate in the sacred feasts. The above version and explanation are undoubtedly right, as the Latin Version is certainly wrong, <span class="accented">Nugas, qui a lege recesserant, congregabo</span>; that is, the light and fickle persons, who have estranged themselves from the Law, God will reclaim, and join them to the congregation of the true Israel; and this, <span class="accented">quia ex te erant</span>, for their origin's sake, because they are descendants of the chosen people. <span class="cmt_word">Who are of thee;</span> <span class="accented">they are of thee</span>, O Zion. These are the true Israelites; this is why they mourn for the cessation of the festivals, and why they shall be restored to the Holy Land. <span class="cmt_word">To whom the reproach of it was a burden;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> who felt the desolation of Zion and the reproaches uttered against her by enemies (<a href="/psalms/137.htm">Psalm 137</a>.) as a burden grievous to be borne. The Vulgate has, <span class="accented">Ut non ultra habeas super eis opprobrium</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "That they may be no more a disgrace to thee;" the LXX. reads somewhat differently, <span class="greek">Οὐαὶ τίς ἔλαβεν ἐπ αὐτὴν</span> <span class="greek">ὀνειδισμόν</span>; "Alas! who took up a reproach against her?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“I will gather</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסַ֖פְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sap̄·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those among you</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֵּ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who grieve</span><br /><span class="heb">נוּגֵ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(nū·ḡê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3013.htm">Strong's 3013: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grieve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over the appointed feasts,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמּוֹעֵ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="heb">הָי֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will no longer suffer</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׂאֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(maś·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> </span><span class="str2">A raising, rising, an utterance, a beacon, a present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reproach.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶרְפָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥer·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2781.htm">Strong's 2781: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Zephaniah 3:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zephaniah/3-18.htm">OT Prophets: Zephaniah 3:18 Those who are sad for the appointed (Zeph. 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