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Zephaniah 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Zephaniah 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.”
Zephaniah 3:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 3:12
I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people—God's sovereign election preserves a remnant characterized by humble dependence. The Hebrew am ani va-dal (עַם עָנִי וָדָל) describes those who are "afflicted and poor," not merely economically disadvantaged but spiritually broken and dependent. The term ani (עָנִי) denotes humble, meek, afflicted—those who recognize their spiritual poverty before God (cf. Isaiah 66:2). Dal (דָל) means poor, weak, helpless—completely dependent on God's provision rather than self-sufficiency.They shall trust in the name of the LORD (ve-chasu be...
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Cross-References for Zephaniah 3:12
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“and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.”
“a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.”
“says Yahweh, two parts in it will be cut off and die; but the third will be left in it.”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“we who had before hoped in Christ:”
“the nations will hope.{Isaiah 42:1-4},And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.,,,,,,,,”
“Isaiah says”