Zephaniah 3:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 (BSB)
Context of Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah prophesied in Judah during the reign of King Josiah. Most of the book warns of the coming "day of the LORD", but chapter 3 ends with a promise of restoration. In verses 14 to 17, Zion is told to sing, and this verse says God himself rejoices over his people.
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What does Zephaniah 3:17 say?
Zephaniah 3:17 in modern King James wording reads: "The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over you with singing."
Where is Zephaniah 3:17 found in the Bible?
Zephaniah 3:17 is verse 17 of chapter 3 of the book of Zephaniah, in the Old Testament. Zephaniah has 3 chapters.
What is the context of Zephaniah 3:17?
Zephaniah prophesied in Judah during the reign of King Josiah. Most of the book warns of the coming "day of the LORD", but chapter 3 ends with a promise of restoration. In verses 14 to 17, Zion is told to sing, and this verse says God himself rejoices over his people.