Zephaniah 3:12

Translations

Modern

But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Traditional

I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the Lord.

Literal

And I will leave in your midst a people humble and poor, and they will take refuge in the name of YHWH.

Latin

Et derelinquam in medio tui populum pauperem et egenum: et sperabunt in nomine Domini.

Original

Hebrew

English

But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Notes

Zephaniah 3:12

Jesus the Messiah, God's chosen one, perfectly shows the moral qualities expected of the faithful people of Israel (Isaiah 42:1–4; 53:3, 7–9; Zechariah 9:9; see Matthew 11:28–30; 12:15–21; Philippians 2:1–8; 1 Peter 2:23).

Zephaniah 3:9–13

The bright future described in these verses gives more reason to wait patiently for the Lord (Zephaniah 3:8). Like the prophets Isaiah, Nahum, and Habakkuk, Zephaniah uses judgment and hope as main themes.

Zephaniah 3:9–20

God shows his plans for a humble and pure group of his people (Zephaniah 3:9–13). He encourages them to rejoice in the coming abundant blessings from their saving Lord (Zephaniah 3:14–20).

Theme notes and profiles

The Remnant

Events

Prophecies of Zephaniahc. 610 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
Isaiah 61:1–3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Zechariah 13:8–9
And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it.
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.
Zechariah 11:11
It was revoked on that day, and so the afflicted of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD.
1 Corinthians 1:27–28
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah Poor, the

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Millennium: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: God's Care of The Poor: Shall Never Cease out of the Land

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