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Zephaniah 3:18

Zephaniah 3:18
I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will gather [them that are] sorrowful for the solemn assembly Who are grieved and troubled, because they cannot meet at the time and place of religious worship, or attend the word and ordinances of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will gather them that are sorrowful - for the solemn assembly, in which they were to “rejoice” Lev 23:40; Deu 12:12, Deu 12:18; Deu 16:11; Deu 27:7 before God and which in their captivity God made…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will gather - sorrowful - This may refer to those who, during the captivity, mourned for their former religious assemblies; and who were reproached by their enemies, because they could not enjoy…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Zephaniah 3:14-20

After the promises of the taking away of sin, here follow promises of the taking away of trouble; for when the cause is removed the effect will cease. What makes a people holy will make them happy of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The language is very obscure. Perhaps: I will gather(lit. have gathered) those sorrowing far away from the solemn assembly, who are of thee(belong to thee), thou on whom reproach lay heavy. The term…