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Zephaniah 3:9-20 (GN)

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⁹ "Then I will change the people of the nations, and they will pray to me alone and not to other gods. They will all obey me. ¹⁰ Even from distant Ethiopia my scattered people will bring offerings to me. ¹¹ At that time you, my people, will no longer need to be ashamed that you rebelled against me. I will remove everyone who is proud and arrogant, and you will never again rebel against me on my sacred hill. ¹² I will leave there a humble and lowly people, who will come to me for help. ¹³ The people of Israel who survive will do no wrong to anyone, tell no lies, nor try to deceive. They will be prosperous and secure, afraid of no one." ¹⁴ Sing and shout for joy, people of Israel! Rejoice with all your heart, Jerusalem! ¹⁵ The LORD has stopped your punishment; he has removed all your enemies. The LORD, the king of Israel, is with you; there is no reason now to be afraid. ¹⁶ The time is coming when they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, city of Zion! Do not let your hands hang limp! ¹⁷ The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, ¹⁸ as joyful as people at a festival." The LORD says, "I have ended the threat of doom and taken away your disgrace. ¹⁹ The time is coming! I will punish your oppressors; I will rescue all the lame and bring the exiles home. I will turn their shame to honor, and all the world will praise them. ²⁰ The time is coming! I will bring your scattered people home; I will make you famous throughout the world and make you prosperous once again." The LORD has spoken.

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 17) Prayer of the Righeous - Singing to Me (2012-10-20)
(v. 17) God Won't Give You Up (2015-07-13)

Definition(s):
Ethiopia (Ee-thee-oh-pi-a): blackness; heat
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God