Zephaniah 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zephaniah 3:9 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zephaniah 3:9 — KJV
“For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. language: Heb. lip consent: Heb. shoulder”
— Zephaniah 3:9 (KJV)
Zephaniah 3:9 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 3:9
“Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:9: then, people, may
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:9: then, people, may
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:9: then, turn, people
“Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. undone: Heb. cut off”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:9: then, people, lord
“In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction. the language: Heb. the lip of destruction: or, of Heres, or, of the sun”
Shares key themes with Zephaniah 3:9: language, call, lord
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