Zephaniah 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 3:18 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 3:18 — KJV
“I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. reproach...: Heb. the burden upon it was reproach”
— Zephaniah 3:18 (KJV)
Zephaniah 3:18 in Context — About the Book of Zephaniah
Zephaniah sweeps from cosmic judgment to one of the tenderest verses in the Bible: the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves; He will rejoice over you with singing. The day of the Lord clears the ground so restored people can hear God sing.
Cross-References for Zephaniah 3:18
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:18: solemn, assembly, heb
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:18: solemn, assembly, heb
“And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it. Proclaim: Heb. Sanctify”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:18: solemn, assembly, heb
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:18: whom, reproach, heb
“And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. a solemn...: Heb. a restraint”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:18: solemn, assembly, heb
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