Zephaniah Chapter 3 Flashcards

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Fill in the blank: _____ to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

Woe

List the things that the oppressing city did not do, according to Zephaniah Chapter 3.

Obeyed not the voice, received not correction, trusted not in the Lord, drew not near to her God

What are the princes within the oppressing city?

Roaring lions

What are the judges in the oppressing city?

Evening wolves Signup and view all the answers

The judges of the oppressing city are described as wolves that gnaw not the bones till when?

The morrow Signup and view all the answers

Describe the prophets of the oppressing city.

They are light and treacherous persons Signup and view all the answers

What did the priests of the oppressing city do to the sanctuary?

Polluted it Signup and view all the answers

What did the priests of the oppressing city do to the law?

They have done violence to it Signup and view all the answers

According to Zephaniah chapter 3, what will the Lord not do?

Iniquity Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lord bring every morning?

His judgment to light Signup and view all the answers

What does the unjust know?

No shame Signup and view all the answers

Whom has the Lord cut off?

The nations Signup and view all the answers

The nations' towers are described as being what?

Desolate Signup and view all the answers

The Lord said he made the nation's streets into what?

Waste Signup and view all the answers

The cities are destroyed so that there is no what?

No man, that there is none inhabitant Signup and view all the answers

Finish the verse: I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them:...

But they rose early, and corrupted all their doings Signup and view all the answers

The Lord said to wait upon him until what day?

Until the day that he/ I rise up to the prey Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lord's determination?

To gather the nations, that he may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them his indignation, even all his fierce anger Signup and view all the answers

What will all the earth be devoured by?

The fire of the Lord's jealousy Signup and view all the answers

The Lord said he will turn to the people a new language so that what may happen?

That they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord say his suppliants from beyond the rivers of Ethiopia and the daughter of his dispersed bring?

His offering Signup and view all the answers

The Lord's suppliants that will bring his offering will come from where?

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia Signup and view all the answers

In the day of the Lord, Jerusalem will not have to be what for all their doings and transgressions?

Ashamed Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Lord say he will take away out of the midst of Jerusalem?

Them that rejoice in thy pride Signup and view all the answers

What will the people no longer do after the Lord removes them that rejoice in thy pride?

Thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain Signup and view all the answers

Whom did the Lord say he would leave in the midst of Jerusalem?

An afflicted and poor people Signup and view all the answers

What will the afflicted and poor people that the Lord left in Jerusalem do?

They shall trust in the name of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What will the remnant of Israel not do?

Not do iniquity, nor speak lies Signup and view all the answers

What will not be found in the mouth of the remnant of Israel?

A deceitful tongue Signup and view all the answers

The remnant of Israel will feed and do what else?

Lie down Signup and view all the answers

None shall make the remnant of Israel afraid.

True Signup and view all the answers

What command is given to the daughter of Zion?

Sing Signup and view all the answers

What command is given to Israel?

Shout Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Zephaniah Chapter 3 Overview

The chapter opens with a proclamation of woe to the city characterized as filthy and polluted.
This oppressing city, referred to multiple times, neglected God's voice and instruction, showing a lack of faith and distance from God.

Characteristics of the Oppressing City

The city's leaders are likened to roaring lions, symbolizing their fierce and predatory nature.
Judges in the city are compared to evening wolves, emphasizing their destructive and insatiable characteristics.
These judges consume without reserve, indicating their relentless greed and opportunism.

Prophets and Priests

Prophets are described as treacherous and light, suggesting they lack integrity and might mislead the people.
Priests defiled the sanctuary and committed violence against the law, showing corruption in religious leadership.

Judgment and Accountability

The Lord's consistent judgment is highlighted, as He brings it to light each morning.
Despite this, the unjust remain unashamed, illustrating a pervasive moral decay in the city.

Desolation of Nations

The Lord cut off the nations, leaving their towers desolate and streets waste.
The destruction led to a complete absence of inhabitants, showcasing the severe consequences of disobedience.

Call for Repentance

A heartfelt plea from the Lord reflects hopes for the people to learn fear and receive instruction to avoid further punishment.
However, the people reacted by corrupting their ways despite divine warnings.

The Lord’s Future Actions

The Lord promises to gather nations in indignation and anger, indicating coming judgment.
All the earth will face devastation from the fire of God's jealousy, stressing the seriousness of His wrath.

Restoration and Unity

The Lord will give the people a new language, promoting unity in calling upon His name.
Offerings will be brought from beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, signifying a return to worship.

Promise of Purity

Jerusalem will not be ashamed for past actions; God will remove the proud, ensuring humility among His people.
An afflicted and poor remnant will remain, trusting in the Lord, highlighting themes of hope and restoration.

Characteristics of the Remnant

This remnant will be free of iniquity and deceit, embodying truthfulness and righteousness.
They will live in peace, with none to instill fear, reflecting a transformed community.

Encouragement to Worship

Commands are given to the daughter of Zion to sing and to Israel to shout, signifying an invitation to praise and joyous worship.
These instructions emphasize hope and a call to rejoicing in the Lord's deliverance.

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