§ 6. The prophet turns to Jerusalem, and warns her that, if God punishes the heathen, he will not spare the hardened sinners in Judah.
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Zephaniah 3:1-5
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Matthew Henry on Zephaniah 3:1-7Zephaniah 3:1-7 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe holy God hates sin most in those nearest to him. A sinful state is, and will be, a woful state. Yet they had the tokens of God's presence, and all the advantages of knowing his will, with the strongest reasons to do…The Depravity of Jerusalem. (b. c. 612.)Zephaniah 3:1-7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE DEPRAVITY OF JERUSALEM. (B. C. 612.) One would wonder that Jerusalem, the holy city, where God was known, and his name was great, should be the city of which this black character is here given, that a place which en…The Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:1Zephaniah 3:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWoe to her! This is addressed to Jerusalem, as is seen by Zephaniah 3:2-4. Filthy; rather, rebellious, i.e. against God. The LXX; mistaking the word, renders ἐπιφανής, "notable." So the Syriac. Jerome has provocatrix.…The Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:1-20Zephaniah 3:1-20 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION.
commentaryMatthew Henry on Zephaniah 3:1-7The holy God hates sin most in those nearest to him. A sinful state is, and will be, a woful state. Yet they had the tokens of God's presence, and all the advantages of knowing his will, with the strongest reasons to do…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Depravity of Jerusalem. (b. c. 612.)THE DEPRAVITY OF JERUSALEM. (B. C. 612.) One would wonder that Jerusalem, the holy city, where God was known, and his name was great, should be the city of which this black character is here given, that a place which en…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:1Woe to her! This is addressed to Jerusalem, as is seen by Zephaniah 3:2-4. Filthy; rather, rebellious, i.e. against God. The LXX; mistaking the word, renders ἐπιφανής, "notable." So the Syriac. Jerome has provocatrix.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:1-20EXPOSITION.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:2The voice; i.e. of God, as heard in the Law and at the mouth of his prophets (comp. Jeremiah 7:24, etc.; Jeremiah 9:13). Received not correction. They took not to heart the chastisements sent upon them, and did not prof…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:3Roaring lions. The princes, who ought to protect the people, are ready to tear them in pieces and devour them (Proverbs 28:15). Probably the violence and arrogance of the chiefs had increased during the minority of the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:4Her prophets. These are the false prophets, who have no true mission from God (comp. Micah 2:11; Micah 3:5). Light; either, frivolous or empty boasters. The word means properly, "boiling over," like water. Vulgate, vesa…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zephaniah 3:5In the midst of this congregation of sinners God is continually manifesting his righteousness; he leaves not himself without witness; and therefore their iniquities are without excuse. The just Lord is in the midst ther…Joseph S. Exell and contributors