Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zephaniah 3:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zephaniah 3:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 3 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jerusalem's Restoration
“Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.”
Zephaniah 3:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zephaniah 3:8
Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD—the "therefore" (laken, לָכֵן) introduces consequence: since Jerusalem refuses repentance despite divine patience, judgment becomes inevitable. "Wait ye upon me" (chakku-li, חַכּוּ־לִי) addresses the faithful remnant, calling them to patient trust as God executes judgment. The verb chakah (חָכָה) means to wait expectantly, to hope, to remain faithful during delay. This isn't passive resignation but active trust—the remnant waits for God's vindication and deliverance even through judgment.Until the day that I rise up to the prey—the Hebrew ad yom qumi l...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zephaniah 3:8
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“and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will execute judgment on them there for my people”
“but the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy; for he will make an end”
“and let your heart take courage. Yes”
“I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.”
“and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat”
“and wait continually for your God.”
“and it hurries toward the end”
“performing signs; which go forth to the kings of the whole inhabited earth”
“and he will separate them one from another”