Zephaniah 3:12 cpdv — And I will bequeath into your midst a poor and needy people, and they will hope in the name of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will bequeath into your midst a poor and needy people, and they will hope in the name of the Lord. "

— Zephaniah 3:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

9

For then I will restore to the people a chosen lip, so that all may invoke the name of the Lord and may serve him with one shoulder.

10

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, my supplicants, the sons of my diaspora, will carry a gift to me.

11

In that day, you will not be ashamed over all of your inventions, by which you have transgressed against me. For then I will take away from your midst your arrogant boasters, and you will no longer be exalted on my holy mountain.

12

And I will bequeath into your midst a poor and needy people, and they will hope in the name of the Lord.

13

The remnant of Israel will not do iniquity, nor speak lies, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. For they will pasture and will recline, and there will be no one to strike them with terror.

14

Give praise, daughter of Zion. Shout joyfully, Israel. Rejoice and exult with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.

15

The Lord has taken away your judgment; he has turned aside your foes. The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall no longer fear evil.

Zephaniah 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:12 say?
Zephaniah 3:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will bequeath into your midst a poor and needy people, and they will hope in the name of the Lord. ”
Where is Zephaniah 3:12 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is traditionally attributed to Zephaniah, a descendant of king Hezekiah. It was written c. 640–625 BC.
What is the book of Zephaniah about?
Zephaniah opens with the most thoroughgoing judgment language in the Minor Prophets — a coming day of the LORD against the whole earth — and ends with the LORD himself singing over his redeemed remnant.
What are the major themes of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah explores themes including Day of the LORD, Judgment, Remnant, Joy, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zephaniah 3:12.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:12 in?
Zephaniah 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zephaniah 3:12?
Zephaniah 3:12 reads (CPDV): “And I will bequeath into your midst a poor and needy people, and they will hope in the name of the Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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