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He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/zephaniah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” <a href="/esv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. <a href="/bsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3.htm">King James Bible</a> The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. <a href="/nkjv/zephaniah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” <a href="/nasb_/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will rejoice over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. <a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. <a href="/nasb77/zephaniah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. <a href="/lsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yahweh your God is in your midst, A mighty one who will save. He will be joyful over you with gladness; He will be quiet in His love; He will rejoice over you with joyful singing. <a href="/amp/zephaniah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The LORD your God is in your midst, A Warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with joy; He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. <a href="/csb/zephaniah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.” <a href="/hcsb/zephaniah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy.&#8221 <a href="/asv/zephaniah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing. <a href="/cev/zephaniah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD your God wins victory after victory and is always with you. He celebrates and sings because of you, and he will refresh your life with his love." <a href="/erv/zephaniah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> The LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save: he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. <a href="/gwt/zephaniah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy. <a href="/gnt/zephaniah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, <a href="/isv/zephaniah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD your God among you is powerful— he will save and he will take joyful delight in you. In his love he will renew you with his love; he will celebrate with singing because of you. <a href="/msb/zephaniah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/zephaniah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you." <a href="/nheb/zephaniah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing. <a href="/wbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. <a href="/web/zephaniah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zephaniah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Your God YHWH [is] in your midst, "" A mighty one [to] save, "" He rejoices over you with joy, "" He works in His love, "" He delights over you with singing.” <a href="/ylt/zephaniah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah thy God is in thy midst, A mighty one doth save, He rejoiceth over thee with joy, He doth work in His love, He joyeth over thee with singing.' <a href="/slt/zephaniah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee: the strong one will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will be silent in his love, he will exult over thee with rejoicing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zephaniah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save: he will rejoice over thee with gladness, he will be silent in his love, he will be joyful over thee in praise. <a href="/cpdv/zephaniah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Lord your God is the strength in your midst; he will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness. In his love, he will be silent. He will exult over you with praise. <a href="/nabre/zephaniah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you, <a href="/nrsvce/zephaniah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zephaniah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The LORD your God in the midst of you is a mighty Saviour; he will make you to rejoice with gladness; he will renew you with his love, he will make you joyful with a praise as in the day of a feast. <a href="/hpbt/zephaniah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> LORD JEHOVAH your God within you, the Mighty Man and The Savior, he shall sweeten you in joy and he shall make you new in his love, and he shall make you dance with a song as that in the day of a feast!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zephaniah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, A Mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over thee with joy, He will be silent in His love, He will joy over thee with singing.' <a href="/sep/zephaniah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The Lord thy God is in thee; the Mighty One shall save thee: he shall bring joy upon thee, and shall refresh thee with his love; and he shall rejoice over thee with delight as in a day of feasting. <a href="/parallel/zephaniah/3-17.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=611" 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">Israel's Restoration</a> …16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. 17<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·ha·yiḵ (N-mpc:: 2fs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bēḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">is among you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">He is mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: yō·wō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">to save.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7797.htm" title="7797: yā·śîś (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To exult, rejoice. Or siys; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. Cheerful.">He will rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: bə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with gladness;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm" title="2790: ya·ḥă·rîš (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To cut in, engrave, plow, devise.">He will quiet you</a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: bə·’a·hă·ḇā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">with His love;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: yā·ḡîl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">He will rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7440.htm" title="7440: bə·rin·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A ringing cry. From ranan; properly, a creaking, i.e. Shout.">with singing.”</a> 18“I will gather those among you who grieve over the appointed feasts, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.…<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="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a> The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a> For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. <a href="/deuteronomy/30-9.htm">Deuteronomy 30:9</a> So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delight in your prosperity, as He delighted in that of your fathers, <a href="/isaiah/9-3.htm">Isaiah 9:3</a> You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people rejoice before You as they rejoice at harvest time, as men rejoice in dividing the plunder. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Jeremiah 32:41</a> Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Psalm 149:4</a> For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. <a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Isaiah 65:19</a> I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23-24</a> The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10-11</a> Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. / He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a> You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a> In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The LORD your God in the middle of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over you with singing.in the.<a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5,15</a> The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame… is mighty.<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.<a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a> Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.<a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8-10</a> Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle… will rejoice.<a href="/numbers/14-8.htm">Numbers 14:8</a> If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.<a href="/deuteronomy/30-9.htm">Deuteronomy 30:9</a> And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:<a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a> The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.he will.<a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a> And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.<a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2</a> And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.<a href="/isaiah/18-4.htm">Isaiah 18:4</a> For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.rest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/joel/1-16.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Love</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">New</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm">Renew</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-13.htm">Save</a> <a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-7.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Song</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Time</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-8.htm">Victorious</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-8.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Warrior</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-7.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/haggai/2-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-17.htm">Love</a> <a href="/haggai/2-5.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/haggai/1-11.htm">New</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/matthew/18-13.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Renew</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Save</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-7.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Shouts</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Song</a> <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Victorious</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-7.htm">Warrior</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>The LORD your God is among you; This phrase emphasizes God's presence with His people, a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, God's presence was often symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle, and later the Temple in Jerusalem. This assurance of God's presence is a source of comfort and strength, as seen in passages like <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God promises to be with Joshua wherever he goes. Theologically, this points to the incarnation of Jesus Christ, "Emmanuel," meaning "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>), fulfilling the ultimate promise of God's presence among His people.He is mighty to save. This highlights God's power and ability to deliver His people from their enemies and from sin. The term "mighty" reflects God's omnipotence, as seen in His acts of deliverance throughout Israel's history, such as the Exodus from Egypt. The phrase also foreshadows the salvation brought through Jesus Christ, who is described as the Savior in the New Testament (<a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Luke 2:11</a>). This salvation is not just physical but spiritual, offering eternal life to those who believe.He will rejoice over you with gladness; This imagery of God rejoicing over His people is profound, suggesting a deep, personal relationship between God and His followers. It reflects the joy of a father over a beloved child, as seen in the parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>). This joy is not based on human merit but on God's grace and love. It also connects to the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents (<a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a>).He will quiet you with His love; This phrase suggests a calming, reassuring presence, akin to a parent soothing a child. God's love is portrayed as protective and nurturing, providing peace amidst turmoil. This echoes <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd who leads His sheep beside still waters. Theologically, it points to the peace of Christ, who offers rest for the weary (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>) and the peace that surpasses all understanding (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>).He will rejoice over you with singing.” The concept of God singing over His people is unique and intimate, illustrating the depth of His affection and delight. This can be seen as a celebration of the restored relationship between God and His people, akin to the joy expressed in <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a>, where God rejoices over His people as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride. It also reflects the eschatological hope of the ultimate restoration and celebration in the New Jerusalem, where God's people will dwell with Him eternally (<a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is both just and merciful. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The original audience of Zephaniah's prophecy, who were facing judgment but also promised restoration. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city representing the heart of God's people, often a focal point for divine intervention and prophecy. 4. <a href="/topical/z/zephaniah.htm">Zephaniah</a> A prophet during the reign of King Josiah, who called the people to repentance and foretold both judgment and restoration. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the LORD</a> A significant theme in Zephaniah, referring to a time of both judgment and salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a> God is not distant; He is actively present among His people, offering strength and salvation. <a href="/topical/d/divine_joy.htm">Divine Joy</a> God rejoices over His people, indicating His deep love and delight in them, which should encourage believers to find joy in their relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/p/peace_through_love.htm">Peace through Love</a> God's love brings peace and quiets our fears, reminding us to trust in His care and provision. <a href="/topical/s/salvation_and_strength.htm">Salvation and Strength</a> God is mighty to save, emphasizing His power to deliver us from sin and adversity. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_response.htm">Worship and Response</a> Our response to God's love and salvation should be one of worship, gratitude, and obedience.<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_is_god_fearsome_in_exodus_19.htm">Why is God depicted as a physical, fearsome presence in Exodus 19, but more abstractly and intimately in other biblical passages?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_'woke'.htm">How can one truly love God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_main_theme_of_zephaniah.htm">What is the main theme of Zephaniah?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_zephaniah_3_17_with_wrath.htm">How do we reconcile Zephaniah 3:17’s depiction of a rejoicing God with earlier passages describing severe wrath and destruction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zephaniah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - In the midst of thee; better, is in the midst of thee (see note on ver. 15). Is mighty; he will says; rather, a Mighty One who will save; LXX., Ὀ δυνατὸς σώσει σε, "The Mighty One shall save thee." This is the real ground of confidence: the Lord wills their salvation. He will rejoice over thee with joy, now that thy iniquity is purged, and thou art united again to him, as a chaste and comely bride (<a href="/isaiah/52-5.htm">Isaiah 52:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Jeremiah 32:41</a>; <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19</a>). He will rest (Hebrew, be silent) in his love. This is a human expression, denoting that perfect love which needs no outward demonstration. For the very greatness of his love God rests, as it were, in quiet enjoyment of it. Some take it to mean that in his love for his people he is silent about, makes no mention of, past sins; but this seems less suitable, as this clause is merely an expansion of the preceding one. The Septuagint and Syriac Versions render, "He will renew thee in his love;" and Ewald has proposed to alter the present reading to, "He will do a new thing." But there is no sufficient reason for making the change. With singing. Again he gives to his ineffable love outward expression. The LXX. paraphrases accurately, "He will rejoice over thee with delight as on a day of festival" (<a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Isaiah 65:19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהַ֛יִךְ (’ĕ·lō·ha·yiḵ) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is among you; בְּקִרְבֵּ֖ך‪‬ (bə·qir·bêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center He is mighty גִּבּ֣וֹר (gib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant to save. יוֹשִׁ֑יעַ (yō·wō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor He will rejoice יָשִׂ֨ישׂ (yā·śîś) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7797.htm">Strong's 7797: </a> To be bright, cheerful over you עָלַ֜יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against with gladness; בְּשִׂמְחָ֗ה (bə·śim·ḥāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> Blithesomeness, glee He will quiet [you] יַחֲרִישׁ֙ (ya·ḥă·rîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2790.htm">Strong's 2790: </a> To cut in, engrave, plow, devise with His love; בְּאַ֣הֲבָת֔וֹ (bə·’a·hă·ḇā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> Love (noun) He will rejoice יָגִ֥יל (yā·ḡîl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> To spin round, rejoice, fear over you עָלַ֖יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against with singing.” בְּרִנָּֽה׃ (bə·rin·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7440.htm">Strong's 7440: </a> A creaking, shout <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">OT Prophets: Zephaniah 3:17 Yahweh your God is in the midst (Zeph. 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