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Zephaniah 3:16 Cross-References

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In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. slack: or, faint

Zephaniah 3:16 (KJV)

Commentary on Zephaniah 3:16

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not—"in that day" (bayom hahu, בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא) continues the eschatological restoration scene. "It shall be said" (ye'amer, יֵאָמֵר) uses passive voice—either God speaks, or the prophetic community announces God's word. "Fear thou not" (al-tir'i, אַל־תִּירְאִי) commands cessation of fear, anxiety, and terror. This echoes throughout Scripture's salvation announcements: to Abraham (Genesis 15:1), Moses (Exodus 14:13), Joshua (Joshua 8:1), Gideon (Judges 6:23), Mary (Luke 1:30), the disciples (Matthew 28:10), and the church (Revelation 1:17). ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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