Zephaniah 3:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When that day comes, you will not be ashamed of everything you have done, committing wrongs against me; for then I will remove from among you those of you who take joy in arrogance; you will no longer be full of pride on my holy mountain.

Berean Standard Bible:

On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.

American Standard Version:

In that day shalt thou not be put to shame for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me; for then I will take away out of the midst of thee thy proudly exulting ones, and thou shalt no more be haughty in my holy mountain.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

In that day^{H3117} shalt thou not be ashamed^{H954} for all thy doings^{H5949}, wherein thou hast transgressed^{H6586} against me: for then I will take away^{H5493} out of the midst^{H7130} of thee them that rejoice^{H5947} in thy pride^{H1346}, and thou shalt no more^{H3254} be haughty^{H1361} because of my holy^{H6944} mountain^{H2022}.

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Commentary for Zephaniah 3:11

Zephaniah 3:11 is part of the book of Zephaniah, which is a prophetic book in the Old Testament of the Bible. The verse is set within a larger context of judgment and restoration for Judah. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of King Josiah (640–609 BCE) and addressed the religious and moral corruption that had become widespread in Judah.

In this verse, the prophet Zephaniah speaks of a future time ("in that day") when the people of Judah will no longer have to feel ashamed of their sins and transgressions against God. The phrase "for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me" acknowledges the wrongdoings of the people, which have provoked divine judgment. However, God promises to remove those individuals who take pride in the sins of the nation ("them that rejoice in thy pride"). This purification will result in the end of arrogance among the people, particularly in relation to God's "holy mountain," which is a reference to Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the dwelling place of God and the center of Israel's worship.

The historical context suggests that this promise of restoration and the removal of prideful individuals would lead to a more humble and faithful community. The verse reflects themes of divine judgment, purification, and the eventual restoration of a righteous remnant. It is a message of hope that despite the people's past failings, God will ultimately bring about a time when they will live in accordance with His will, free from the shame of their sins and the corrupting influence of the proud and wicked. This restoration is part of a broader eschatological hope in the Hebrew Bible, looking forward to a time when God's kingdom will be established in justice and peace.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
2. Strong's Number: H954
   There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוּשׁ
   Transliteration: bûwsh
   Pronunciation: boosh
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed; (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5949
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲלִילָה
   Transliteration: ʻălîylâh
   Pronunciation: al-ee-law'
   Description: or עֲלִלָה; from עָלַל in the sense of effecting; an exploit (of God), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity; act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6586
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּשַׁע
   Transliteration: pâshaʻ
   Pronunciation: paw-shah'
   Description: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of expansion); to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel; offend, rebel, revolt, transgress(-ion, -or).
   
5. Strong's Number: H5493
   There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סוּר
   Transliteration: çûwr
   Pronunciation: soor
   Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7130
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֶרֶב
   Transliteration: qereb
   Pronunciation: keh'-reb
   Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5947
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַלִּיז
   Transliteration: ʻallîyz
   Pronunciation: al-leez'
   Description: from עָלַז; exultant; joyous, (that) rejoice(-ing)
   
8. Strong's Number: H1346
   There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גַּאֲוָה
   Transliteration: gaʼăvâh
   Pronunciation: gah-av-aw'
   Description: xlit gaʻăvâh corrected to gaʼăvâh; from גָּאָה; arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament; excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3254
   There are 207 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָסַף
   Transliteration: yâçaph
   Pronunciation: yaw-saf'
   Description: a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing); add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1361
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גָּבַהּ
    Transliteration: gâbahh
    Pronunciation: gaw-bah'
    Description: a primitive root; to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty; exalt, be haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great height, upward.
    
11. Strong's Number: H6944
    There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
    Transliteration: qôdesh
    Pronunciation: ko'-desh
    Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
    
12. Strong's Number: H2022
    There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: הַר
    Transliteration: har
    Pronunciation: har
    Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion.