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Zephaniah 3:19

Zephaniah 3:19
Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee Or, "I will do" F23; their business for them; "slay" them, as the Vulgate Latin version; and make an entire destruction of them, as the Targum;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Behold, at that time I will undo - (Literally, I deal with . While God punisheth not, He seemeth to sit still Isa 18:4, be silent Hab 1:13, asleep Psa 44:23. Then He shall act, He shall “deal”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I wilt unto all that afflict thee - They who have persecuted you shall be punished for it. It shows much malignity and baseness of mind, to afflict or reproach those who are lying under the chastising…

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

I will undo all that afflict thee As R.V., I will deal with all.

I will save her that halteth The people are spoken of under the metaphor of a flock, in which are some that are lame, and to which…