Zephaniah 3:9

But then I will purify the lips of the peoples, 1 that all of them may call upon the name of Yahweh to serve him shoulder to shoulder. 1

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8Therefore wait for me—this is Yahweh's declaration—until the day that I rise up to seize the prey. 1 For my decision is to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms, 1 to pour out on them my anger—all of my burning wrath; 1 for in the fire of my jealousy all the earth will be consumed. + 3:8 The Hebrew text as until the day that I rise up to seize the prey . However, some ancient and modern versions have until the day that I rise up as a witness . 1

10From beyond the river of Cush my worshipers—my scattered people—will bring offerings due me. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 11:1Now the whole earth used one language and had the same words.

Psalms 22:27All the peoples of the earth will remember and turn to Yahweh; 1 all the families of the nations will bow down before you. 1

Psalms 113:3From the rising of the sun to its setting, 1 Yahweh's name should be praised. 1

Isaiah 19:18In that day there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to Yahweh of hosts. One of these will be called The City of the Sun. + 19:18 Instead of The City of the Sun , which probably refers to the Egyptian city of Heliopolis, some ancient and modern versions have The City of Destruction .

Ezekiel 37:17Bring both of them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand.

Zephaniah 2:11Then they will fear Yahweh, for he will taunt all the gods of the earth. Everyone will worship him, everyone from his own place, from every seashore. 1

Matthew Henry on Zephaniah 3:9-14

Judgment and Mercy; Promises of Mercy. ( b. c. 612.) 8 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. 9 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. 10 From beyond the rivers of… Read the whole commentary →

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