Zephaniah 3:16

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Zephaniah 3:16

BSB

On that day they will say to Jerusalem: "Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.

AKJV

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear you not: and to Zion, Let not your hands be slack.

CPDV

In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid," and to Zion, "Do not let your hands be weakened."

ERV

In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: O Zion, let not thine hands be slack.

NHEB

In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, Zion. Do not let your hands be weak."

SMT

In that day he will say to Jerusalem, Thou shalt not fear: O Zion, thy hands shall not be slack.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Zephaniah 3:16

InthatdayH3117Noun MasculineitshallbesaidH559VerbtoJerusalemH3389 FearH3372VerbthounotandtoZionH6726Proper Name LocationLetnotthinehandsH3027Noun FemininebeslackH7503Verb

Commentary for Zephaniah 3:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Zephaniah 3:16

Summary

Message encouraging fearlessness and active engagement

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Exhortation to fearlessness

Estimated Time Period

c. 630 BC