she received not. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Aramaean, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "neither hath she accepted".
correction = discipline.
trusted = confided. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:12 .
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
she drew not near, &c. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac, read "neither unto her God hath she drawn near".
treacherous persons = men (Hebrew. 'enosh, App-14 .) of treacheries; placing the emphasis on the treachery.
polluted = profaned. Hebrew. halal. Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:1 . Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 19:8 ; Leviticus 21:23 ; Leviticus 22:15 .Numbers 18:32; Numbers 18:32 ). App-92 .
Therefore, &c. The Massorah ( App-30 and App-93 ) calls attention to the fact that this verse (Zephaniah 3:8 ) contains all the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, including the five final letters. This implies that the verse takes in the whole purpose of Jehovah concerning Israel.
upon: or, for.
saith the Lord = [is] Jehovah's oracle.
to the prey. Septuagint and Syriac read "as a witness", reading 'ed instead of 'ad. Compare Micah 2:2 .
gather = gather in. Not the same word as in Zephaniah 2:1 .
assemble = gather out.
for all the earth. See Zephaniah 1:18 ; and compare the Structure, p. 1272.
the fire of My jealousy. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 4:24 ).
then: i.e. after all that is implied in Zephaniah 3:8 . Note the order of the blessings in "9, 10": Gentiles first, and Israel after; But in "18-20-", Israel first, and Gentiles after.
people = peoples.
a pure language = a lip purified: i.e. a clean lip in contrast with "unclean" lips (Isaiah 6:5 ).
pure = separated from that which is impure or unclean. Hebrew. barar, as in Ezekiel 20:38 . Isaiah 52:11 .Daniel 11:35 ; Daniel 12:10 . The reference is, to being made fit for the worship of Jehovah, as the next clause shows. Compare Zephaniah 1:4 , Zephaniah 1:5 .
that they may. Some codices, with Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and may".
consent. Hebrew shoulder. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the service rendered by it. It is not the Figure of speech Metaphor as alleged.
enemy. Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "foes" (plural)
in the midst, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 7:21 ).
see. The Codex Hillel, quoted in the Massorah, ( App-30 and App-93 ) with some codices, three early printed editions (one Rabbinic, marg), Aramaean, and Vulgate, read, "fear"; but other codices, with nine early printed editions, Septuagint (?), and Vulgate, read "see", as in Authorized Version.
is mighty; He will save. The Hebrew accents place the chief pause or emphasis on "save", implying not that He will save at some future time, but that He is an ever-present Saviour. Read "Jehovah thy Elohim is in the midst of thee, mighty to save [at all times]". Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 10:17 ).
He will rejoice, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 30:9 ). App-92 .
will rest. Hebrew will be silent. Septuagint reads "will renew thee"
over thee. The Hebrew accent places the emphasis on these two words.
gather = gather out, bring together what has been dispersed. Hebrew. kabaz, as in Zephaniah 3:20 . Not the same word as in verses: Zep 8:18 , or as in Zephaniah 2:1 . Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 30:3 , Deuteronomy 30:4 ). App-92 .
I will get them, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 26:19 ).
Verse 1
Woe = Alas for! See note on "For", Zephaniah 2:4 .
her: i.e. Jerusalem. See the Structure, p. 1272.
filthy = rebellious.
polluted. Hebrew. ga'al, (1) to redeem: (2) to make or deem common or unclean. A Homonym, with two meanings. Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:4 .
Verse 2
she received not. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Aramaean, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "neither hath she accepted".
correction = discipline.
trusted = confided. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:12 .
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
she drew not near, &c. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac, read "neither unto her God hath she drawn near".
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
Verse 3
gnaw not: or, reserve not.
Verse 4
light = reckless.
treacherous persons = men (Hebrew. 'enosh, App-14 .) of treacheries; placing the emphasis on the treachery.
polluted = profaned. Hebrew. halal. Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:1 . Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 19:8 ; Leviticus 21:23 ; Leviticus 22:15 .Numbers 18:32; Numbers 18:32 ). App-92 .
done violence, &c. Compare Jeremiah 2:8 . Ezekiel 22:26 .
Verse 5
in the midst thereof. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 5:3 .Deuteronomy 7:21; Deuteronomy 7:21 ). App-92 . Compare Zephaniah 3:15 .
iniquity. Hebrew. 'avah. App-44 .
every morning = morning by morning. See Psalms 101:8 .
unjust = perverse. Hebrew. 'aval. See App-44 .
Verse 6
towers. See note on Zephaniah 1:16 .
Verse 7
corrupted, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 6:12 , same word). App-92 .
Verse 8
Therefore, &c. The Massorah ( App-30 and App-93 ) calls attention to the fact that this verse (Zephaniah 3:8 ) contains all the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, including the five final letters. This implies that the verse takes in the whole purpose of Jehovah concerning Israel.
upon: or, for.
saith the Lord = [is] Jehovah's oracle.
to the prey. Septuagint and Syriac read "as a witness", reading 'ed instead of 'ad. Compare Micah 2:2 .
gather = gather in. Not the same word as in Zephaniah 2:1 .
assemble = gather out.
for all the earth. See Zephaniah 1:18 ; and compare the Structure, p. 1272.
the fire of My jealousy. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 4:24 ).
Verse 9
then: i.e. after all that is implied in Zephaniah 3:8 . Note the order of the blessings in "9, 10": Gentiles first, and Israel after; But in "18-20-", Israel first, and Gentiles after.
people = peoples.
a pure language = a lip purified: i.e. a clean lip in contrast with "unclean" lips (Isaiah 6:5 ).
pure = separated from that which is impure or unclean. Hebrew. barar, as in Ezekiel 20:38 . Isaiah 52:11 .Daniel 11:35 ; Daniel 12:10 . The reference is, to being made fit for the worship of Jehovah, as the next clause shows. Compare Zephaniah 1:4 , Zephaniah 1:5 .
that they may. Some codices, with Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and may".
consent. Hebrew shoulder. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the service rendered by it. It is not the Figure of speech Metaphor as alleged.
Verse 10
suppliants = worshippers. Hebrew. 'athar. Occurs in this sense nowhere else. From 'ath ar = to burn incense (Ezekiel 8:11 ); hence to pray or worship.
the daughter of My dispersed: i.e. My dispersed People [Israel].
Verse 11
transgressed. Hebrew. pasha' . App-44 .
because of = in.
Verse 12
trust = flee for refuge to. Hebrew. hasah. App-69 . Not the same word as in Zephaniah 3:2 .
the name. See note on Psalms 20:1 .
Verse 13
for they shall feed, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:5 , Leviticus 26:6 ). App-92 .
Verse 14
Sing, &c. Figure of speech Poeonismus. App-6 .
Verse 15
enemy. Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "foes" (plural)
in the midst, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 7:21 ).
see. The Codex Hillel, quoted in the Massorah, ( App-30 and App-93 ) with some codices, three early printed editions (one Rabbinic, marg), Aramaean, and Vulgate, read, "fear"; but other codices, with nine early printed editions, Septuagint (?), and Vulgate, read "see", as in Authorized Version.
evil = calamity. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 .
Verse 16
Fear thou not. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 7:21 ).
be slack = hang down.
Verse 17
is mighty; He will save. The Hebrew accents place the chief pause or emphasis on "save", implying not that He will save at some future time, but that He is an ever-present Saviour. Read "Jehovah thy Elohim is in the midst of thee, mighty to save [at all times]". Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 10:17 ).
He will rejoice, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 30:9 ). App-92 .
will rest. Hebrew will be silent. Septuagint reads "will renew thee"
over thee. The Hebrew accent places the emphasis on these two words.
Verse 18
sorrowful for. Supply the Ellipsis = "sorrowful for [the cessation of]".
solemn assembly = appointed season.
a burden. Some codices, with one early printed edition (Rabbinic, margin), Aramaean, and Syriac, read "aburden on thee".
Verse 19
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos . App-6 .
undo = deal with.
gather = gather out, bring together what has been dispersed. Hebrew. kabaz, as in Zephaniah 3:20 . Not the same word as in verses: Zep 8:18 , or as in Zephaniah 2:1 . Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 30:3 , Deuteronomy 30:4 ). App-92 .
I will get them, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 26:19 ).
Verse 20
for I will make you, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 26:19 ). App-92 .
turn back your captivity. Hebrew, plural. Idiom for restoring blessings as aforetime. See note on Deuteronomy 30:3 ,
saith = hath said.