Zephaniah 3:20

Israel and the nations

¹⁸ I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

¹⁹ Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD.
KJV: At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.
WEB: At that time I will bring you in, and at that time I will gather you; for I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the LORD.
ASV: At that time will I bring you in, and at that time will I gather you; for I will make you a name and a praise among all the peoples of the earth, when I bring back your captivity before your eyes, saith Jehovah.
DARBY: At that time will I bring you, yea, at the time that I gather you; for I will make you a name and a praise, among all the peoples of the earth, when I shall turn again your captivity before your eyes, saith Jehovah.
BLB: At that time I will bring you⁺ in, at the time I gather you⁺. For I will give to you⁺ renown and praise among all the peoples of the earth, in my returning your⁺ captives before your⁺ eyes!” Says YHWH.

ÅB: På den tid vil jeg føre dere hit, på den tid vil jeg sanke dere; for jeg vil gjøre dere til ry og til pris blant alle jordens folk, når jeg gjør ende på deres fangenskap for deres øyne, sier Herren.
[^1]: Jerusalem; SEF 3, 1 fg.
[^2]: JES 57, 15.
[^3]: fordi de ikke kan holde noen høytid.
OTB: På den tiden vil Jeg føre deg inn,
Selv på den tiden når Jeg samler deg sammen;
Ja, Jeg vil gjøre deg berømt og lovprist
Blant alle jordens folk,
Når Jeg gjenoppretter din lykke for dine øyne,”
Sier Herren.
B1930: På den tid vil jeg føre eder hit, på den tid vil jeg sanke eder; for jeg vil gjøre eder til ry og til pris blandt alle jordens folk, når jeg gjør ende på eders fangenskap for eders øine, sier Herren.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Malachi 3:12
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
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Jeremiah 29:14
And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
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Isaiah 56:5
Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
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Isaiah 60:15
Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
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Joel 3:1
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,
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Amos 9:14
And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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Ezekiel 34:16
I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.
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Zephaniah 2:7
And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.
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