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Zephaniah 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Zephaniah 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zephaniah chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
Historical Context for Zephaniah 3:9
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Commentary on Zephaniah 3:9
For then will I turn to the people a pure language—the conjunction "for" (ki, כִּי) marks transition from judgment (verse 8) to restoration. "Then" (az, אָז) indicates sequence: after judgment comes purification. "Turn to" (ehpokh el, אֶהְפֹּךְ אֶל) means to change, transform, or overturn—God will radically alter the people's speech. "Pure language" (saphah berurah, שָׂפָה בְרוּרָה) uses saphah (שָׂפָה) meaning lip, speech, or language, and barar (בָּרַר) meaning pure, clean, purified. This reverses Babel's judgment where God confused languages due to sin (Genesis 11:1-9). Babel scattered huma...
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Cross-References for Zephaniah 3:9
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“And the whole earth was of one language”
“All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.”
“there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan”
“Lord. They shall glorify your name.”
“and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“as the waters cover the sea.”
“and the evil man out of his evil treasure{TR adds of the heart} brings out evil things.”
“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”