Zephaniah 3:14
Zephaniah 3:14 in Multiple Translations
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
¶ Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Make melody, O daughter of Zion; give a loud cry, O Israel; be glad and let your heart be full of joy, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Sing out, Jerusalem! Shout aloud, Israel! Jerusalem, be happy and celebrate with all your heart!
Reioyce, O daughter Zion: be ye ioyfull, O Israel: be glad and reioyce with all thine heart, O daughter Ierusalem.
Cry aloud, O daughter of Zion, shout, O Israel, Rejoice and exult with the whole heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Give praise, O daughter of Sion: shout, O Israel: be glad, and rejoice with all thy heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
You people who live in Jerusalem [DOU] and other places in Israel, sing and shout loudly! Be glad, and rejoice [DOU] greatly,
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Zephaniah 3:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רָנִּי֙
בַּת
צִיּ֔וֹן
הָרִ֖יעוּ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
שִׂמְחִ֤י
וְ/עָלְזִי֙
בְּ/כָל
לֵ֔ב
בַּ֖ת
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
רָנִּי֙
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
צִיּ֔וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
הָרִ֖יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
to shout
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
שִׂמְחִ֤י
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
וְ/עָלְזִי֙
ʻâlaz
H5937
to exult
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
לֵ֔ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
בַּ֖ת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zephaniah 3:14
רָנִּי֙
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צִיּ֔וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
הָרִ֖יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
"to shout"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
This word means to shout or make a loud noise, like a war cry or a joyful sound. In Numbers 10:9, the Israelites would shout to sound the alarm for war or to signal a gathering. It is about making a loud noise to get attention.
Definition: 1) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle 1a2) to sound a signal for war or march 1a3) to shout in triumph (over enemies) 1a4) to shout in applause 1a5) to shout (with religious impulse) 1a6) to cry out in distress 1b) (Polal) to utter a shout 1c) (Hithpolel) 1c1) to shout in triumph 1c2) to shout for joy 2) (Niphal) destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: blow an alarm, cry (alarm, aloud, out), destroy, make a joyful noise, smart, shout (for joy), sound an alarm, triumph. See also: Numbers 10:7; Psalms 60:10; Psalms 41:12.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
שִׂמְחִ֤י
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
וְ/עָלְזִי֙
ʻâlaz
H5937
"to exult"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
To exult means to jump for joy or rejoice triumphantly. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of great happiness or celebration, like in Psalm 108:7 where it says God will exult over his people.
Definition: (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: be joyful, rejoice, triumph. See also: 2 Samuel 1:20; Proverbs 23:16; Psalms 28:7.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
לֵ֔ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
בַּ֖ת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — Zephaniah 3:14
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- Zephaniah 3:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zephaniah 3:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zephaniah 3:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
- Cambridge Bible on Zephaniah 3:14
- Barnes' Notes on Zephaniah 3:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
- Sermons on Zephaniah 3:14
Context — Israel’s Restoration
12But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.
13The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”
14Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
15The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. 16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 12:6 | Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 2 | Zechariah 2:10–11 | “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. |
| 3 | Micah 4:8 | And you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion— the former dominion will be restored to you; sovereignty will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:18–19 | But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. |
| 5 | Psalms 95:1–2 | Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. |
| 6 | Zechariah 9:9–10 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. |
| 7 | Isaiah 65:13–14 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. |
| 8 | Isaiah 35:2 | It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. |
| 9 | Isaiah 51:11 | So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
| 10 | Psalms 100:1–2 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. |
Zephaniah 3:14 Summary
Zephaniah 3:14 is a call to worship and rejoice in the goodness of God. It's like a big celebration where God's people, the 'Daughter of Zion', are invited to sing and shout with joy because God is near and has taken away their punishment, as promised in Zephaniah 3:15. This is similar to the joy expressed in Psalm 32:11, where we are told to rejoice in the Lord. We can apply this to our lives by finding things to be thankful for and expressing our gratitude to God with all our hearts, remembering that our joy comes from His presence and love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 33:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Daughter of Zion' and why is she being called to sing for joy?
The 'Daughter of Zion' is a metaphor for the people of God, specifically the Israelites, as seen in Isaiah 1:8 and Lamentations 1:6. In Zephaniah 3:14, she is being called to rejoice because of the redemption and restoration that God is bringing about, as promised in Jeremiah 31:12.
Why is there a call to 'shout aloud, O Israel' in this verse?
The call to 'shout aloud, O Israel' is an expression of jubilation and triumph, similar to what is seen in Psalm 100:1-5, where the people are called to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. It signifies a time of great celebration and worship.
What is the significance of 'rejoicing with all your heart' in this verse?
Rejoicing with all your heart, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:10 and 1 Samuel 12:20, indicates a deep and sincere expression of joy, one that is not superficial but comes from the very core of one's being, reflecting a heart fully surrendered to God.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Zephaniah's prophecy?
This verse is part of a larger message of hope and restoration following judgment, as outlined in Zephaniah 1:1-3:13. It highlights the future redemption of God's people, where they will be called to rejoice in His presence, similar to what is promised in Isaiah 62:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I can 'sing for joy' about, recognizing God's presence and goodness?
- How can I, like the 'Daughter of Zion', prepare my heart to rejoice in the Lord, even in times of hardship or uncertainty?
- In what ways can I express my joy and gratitude to God 'with all my heart', making sure my worship is sincere and deep?
- What does this verse teach me about the character of God and His desire for His people to experience joy and freedom?
Gill's Exposition on Zephaniah 3:14
Sing, O daughter of Zion,.... The congregation of Zion, as the Targum; the church of Christ in Gospel times, which has great reason to sing and rejoice, because of the coming of Christ, redemption by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zephaniah 3:14
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. Sing, O daughter of Zion. The prophet in mental vision sees the joyful day of Zion present, and bids her rejoice at it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
For all these mercies the church is enjoined to be thankful, and to rejoice, and it is trebled, Sing, shout, and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, Israel, and daughter of Jerusalem: the same persons, the same duty, but differently expressed, but the whole heart required in all.
Trapp's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
Zephaniah 3:14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.Ver. 14. Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel] Joy is the just man’ s portion, which the wicked may not meddle with, Hosea 9:1. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare or a cord to strangle his joy with, to check and choke all his comforts, but the righteous sing and rejoice, Proverbs 29:6, they are commanded so to do; yea, the command is doubled and trebled here and elsewhere in both Testaments; and it is a sin for such not to rejoice, as well as not to repent. Be glad and rejoice with all the heart] Which no wicked man can do: his mirth is but the hypocrisy of mirth; like a little counterfeit complexion. It may smooth the face, never cheer up the heart; like a slight dash of rain that soaketh not to the root, or a handful of brushwood or sear thorns under the pot, Ecclesiastes 7:6. As their humiliations are but skin deep, they rent their garments and not their hearts, they grieve in the face and not in the heart, Matthew 6:16, so do they rejoice in the face and not with all their heart, 2 Corinthians 5:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
(14-20) The blessedness of Jerusalem when she has been thus brought through suffering to glory.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
Verse 14. Sing, O daughter of Zion] Here is not only a gracious prophetic promise of their restoration from captivity, but of their conversion to God through Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Zephaniah 3:14
14–20. The Joy of the Redeemed People in the Lord’s Presence among them The prophet looks forward to the time when all Zion’s afflictions shall be over, when she shall be redeemed and all her captive children restored, when the end contemplated by the Covenant, and towards which her history has been moving, even the Lord’s full presence in the midst of her, shall have been reached. In those days Zion shall sing and shout for joy, for her name shall be The Lord is there (Ezekiel 48:35).
Barnes' Notes on Zephaniah 3:14
Sing, O daughter of Sion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem - Very remarkable throughout all these verses is the use of the sacred number three,
Whedon's Commentary on Zephaniah 3:14
14. Sing,… shout,… be glad and rejoice — The accumulation of these verbs indicates that there is abundant cause for rejoicing (Zechariah 2:10; Zechariah 9:9).
Sermons on Zephaniah 3:14
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Zephaniah 3:14 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores Zephaniah 3:14, emphasizing the joy and celebration that will accompany the coming Kingdom Age when God dwells among His people. He highlights the response of |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of delivering a strong message to people whose hearts are insensitive and ears are dull. He references Jesus quoting from Isai |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah and highlights the importance of understanding God's sovereignty and His commitment to building His church. The preach |
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Mid South Conference 1978-09 Zechariah's Visions by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and its message of encouragement to the people of Jerusalem. The sermon highlights the importance of not getting caught |
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Studies in Zechariah 03 Zechariah 3: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah, specifically chapter 3. The sermon begins by emphasizing the importance of the blood of Jesus Christ in rebuking the |
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Studies in Zechariah 04 Zechariah 4: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and specifically the fifth vision in the second section of the book. The previous visions depicted the inner cleansing |