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A 7 page exegetical examination of Zephaniah 3:14-20. The writer discusses the historical background, the context to surrounding passages, and the structure of this Old Testament passage, relating it to current day Christian experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never
again will you fear any harm. 16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. 17 The
LORD your God is with you, he is might to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you
with singing." 18 "The sorrows for the appointed feasts I will remove from you; they are a burden and a reproach to you. 19 At that time I
will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered. I will give them praise and honor in every land where
they were put to shame. 20 At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all
the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes," says the LORD (NIV, 2003). Historical background The Book of Zephaniah refers to the
first part of the reign of Josiah (640-609 BCE) (Exegetical helps, 2004). The words of Zephaniah reflect the faithlessness of the people, which began from the time of Josiahs
grandfather, Manasseh, and carried through to his reign, which Josiah tried to correct with sweeping reforms (Grant-Henderson, 2003). The name "Zephaniah" means literally "Yahweh protects" (Grant-Henderson, 2003). This prophet is
focused on Jerusalem and primarily concerned about what is happening in the temple (Grant-Henderson, 2003). Zeph. 3:14-20 is particularly focused on the judgement and deliverance of Jerusalem. Context
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