Zephaniah 3:15
Zephaniah 3:15 in Multiple Translations
The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.
Jehovah hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the King of Israel, even Jehovah, is in the midst of thee; thou shalt not fear evil any more.
The Lord has taken away those who were judging you, he has sent your haters far away: the King of Israel, even the Lord, is among you: you will have no more fear of evil.
For the Lord has turned aside from punishing you, and he has turned back your enemies. The Lord, the king of Israel, is with you, and you will never again have to fear disaster.
The Lord hath taken away thy iudgements: hee hath cast out thine enemie: the King of Israel, euen the Lord is in the middes of thee: thou shalt see no more euill.
Jehovah hath turned aside thy judgments, He hath faced thine enemy, The king of Israel, Jehovah, [is] in thy midst, Thou seest evil no more.
The LORD has taken away your judgments. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, the LORD, is among you. You will not be afraid of evil any more.
The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thy enemy: the King of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.
The Lord hath taken away thy judgment, he hath turned away thy enemies: the king of Israel the Lord is in the midst of thee, thou shalt fear evil no more.
because Yahweh will stop punishing [MTY] you, and he will send away from you the armies of your enemies! And Yahweh himself, the king of us Israeli people, will live among us, and never again will we be afraid that others will harm us.
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Study Notes — Zephaniah 3:15
- Context
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- Zephaniah 3:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zephaniah 3:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zephaniah 3:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
- Cambridge Bible on Zephaniah 3:15
- Barnes' Notes on Zephaniah 3:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
- Sermons on Zephaniah 3:15
Context — Israel’s Restoration
15The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. 17The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 51:22 | Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again. |
| 2 | Zephaniah 3:5 | The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame. |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:22 | For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. |
| 4 | Joel 3:20–21 | But Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. For I will avenge their blood, which I have not yet avenged. ” For the LORD dwells in Zion. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:29 | And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 6 | Amos 9:15 | I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. |
| 7 | Isaiah 40:1–2 | “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” |
| 8 | Ezekiel 37:24–28 | My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” |
| 9 | Isaiah 60:18 | No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. |
| 10 | Zechariah 14:11 | People will live there, and never again will there be an utter destruction. So Jerusalem will dwell securely. |
Zephaniah 3:15 Summary
This verse is a beautiful reminder that God has taken away our punishment and turned back our enemies, just like He promised in Isaiah 54:10. Because God is our King and is among us, we no longer need to fear any harm, just like Psalm 118:6 promises. This means we can trust Him and live without fear, knowing that He is our protector and Savior, as seen in Psalm 23:4. As we reflect on this truth, we can rejoice and sing with joy, just like the Daughter of Zion, because God is our loving and mighty King.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to take away punishment?
This refers to the removal of God's judgment and discipline, as seen in Isaiah 40:2, where God speaks of comforting His people after they have suffered for their sins.
How can we be sure that God is among us?
The Bible promises that God is always with His people, as stated in Matthew 28:20, and in this verse, it is a reminder that Israel's King, the LORD, is present and active in their lives.
What kind of harm are we no longer supposed to fear?
This verse is not promising that believers will never face difficulties, but rather that they will not fear the ultimate harm of God's judgment or eternal separation from Him, as mentioned in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:38-39.
Is this promise only for the nation of Israel?
While this specific verse is addressed to Israel, the principles of God's presence, protection, and removal of punishment are applicable to all believers, as seen in Romans 11:25-32 and Galatians 3:28-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am still holding onto fear, and how can I apply the truth of God's presence and protection to those areas?
- How does the knowledge that God has taken away my punishment and is my King impact my daily worship and trust in Him?
- In what ways can I practically live out the truth that God is among me, and that I no longer need to fear harm, just like the Israelites were called to do in this verse?
- What are some ways I can 'sing for joy' and rejoice in the Lord's presence, just like the Daughter of Zion is called to do in the surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Zephaniah 3:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zephaniah 3:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
Trapp's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
Cambridge Bible on Zephaniah 3:15
Barnes' Notes on Zephaniah 3:15
Whedon's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:15
Sermons on Zephaniah 3:15
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Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #4 - New Evangelicalism Denounced by Ian Goligher | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various aspects of the modern evangelical movement and its impact on the church. He emphasizes the importance of not being slack in serving t |
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No Greater Love by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Brian begins by reading from Psalm 45, highlighting the beauty and grace of the king. He then transitions to discussing the upcoming celebration of the birth |
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Can These Dry Bones Live by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significa |
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Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ - Part 3 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, Brother Philip emphasizes the importance of victory through Christ in our movement and ministry for Zion. He repeatedly refers to 1st Corinthians chapter 5 and chap |
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He Will Soon Rejoice in His Love by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God will do a work in believers, helping them understand true strength and truth. He assures that with this understanding, believers wi |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 160 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus and trusting in Him, even in difficult circumstances. He references the story of Peter walking on water |
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The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the Doctrine of Repentance, emphasizing the essential nature of repentance as a grace of God's Spirit that humbles and reforms sinners. He highlights the |







