Zeph. 3:11| rebellious
| The degradation of Jerusalem mentioned in vv. 1-7 was the cause of God’s coming in to judge, correct, and chastise them.
Zeph. 3:2a| not| Jer. 5:3;| 22:21
Zeph. 3:5a| midst| Zeph. 3:15, 17;| Deut. 32:4
Zeph. 3:5b| brings| cf. 1|Cor. 4:5
Zeph. 3:8a| wait| Psa. 27:14;| 37:34;| Prov. 20:22
Zeph. 3:8b| fire| Zeph. 1:18;| Heb. 10:27
Zeph. 3:91| pure
| The changing of the peoples’ language into a pure language refers to Jehovah’s salvation of the Gentiles in the time of restoration (Matt. 19:28; Acts 3:21). To change a people’s language is to change their culture, for culture is wrapped up with language. The original language of any people is dirty and impure. A people’s language becoming pure indicates that they have been thoroughly saved.
Zeph. 3:9a| language| cf. Isa. 19:18;| Acts 2:7-11
Zeph. 3:9b| serve| Psa. 86:9;| Zech. 8:20-23;| Acts 2:46
Zeph. 3:92| accord
| Lit., shoulder.
Zeph. 3:101| Cush
| I.e., Ethiopia.
Zeph. 3:14a| ringing| Isa. 12:5-6;| 54:1;| Zech. 2:10;| 9:9
Zeph. 3:151| enemy
| Some MSS read, enemies.
Zeph. 3:152| King
| Jehovah’s salvation of Israel is for Christ to be the King of Israel in the restoration. In this salvation Jehovah’s deliverance (vv. 10-13, 15-20) issues in Israel’s singing and rejoicing (v. 14).
Zeph. 3:15a| midst| Zeph. 3:5, 17;| Ezek. 48:35
Zeph. 3:153| see
| Others read, fear.
Zeph. 3:17a| rejoicing| Deut. 30:9;| Isa. 62:5;| 65:19;| Jer. 32:41
Zeph. 3:181| them
| Lit., her.
Zeph. 3:20a| turn| Isa. 11:12;| 27:12;| Jer. 29:14;| Ezek. 28:25;| Amos 9:14