Zephaniah 3:16 web — In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak."

World English Bible

"In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak.""

— Zephaniah 3:16, World English Bible

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Zephaniah 3 — Context

13

The remnant of Israel will not do iniquity, nor speak lies, neither will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth, for they will feed and lie down, and no one will make them afraid."

14

Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.

15

Yahweh has taken away your judgments. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, Yahweh, is in the midst of you. You will not be afraid of evil any more.

16

In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak."

17

Yahweh, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

18

I will remove those who grieve about the appointed feasts from you. They are a burden and a reproach to you.

19

Behold, at that time I will deal with all those who afflict you, and I will save those who are lame, and gather those who were driven away. I will give them praise and honor, whose shame has been in all the earth.

Zephaniah 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 3:16 say?
Zephaniah 3:16 in the World English Bible reads: “In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak."”
Where is Zephaniah 3:16 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 3:16 in?
Zephaniah 3:16 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 3:16?
Zephaniah 3:16 reads (WEB): “In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion. Don't let your hands be weak."” 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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