Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. New Living Translation On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be, “Cheer up, Zion! Don’t be afraid! English Standard Version On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. Berean Standard Bible On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. King James Bible In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. New King James Version In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak. New American Standard Bible On that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp. NASB 1995 In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp. NASB 1977 In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp. Legacy Standard Bible In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp. Amplified Bible In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp. Christian Standard Bible On that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, do not let your hands grow weak. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:” Do not fear; Zion, do not let your hands grow weak. American Standard Version In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack. Contemporary English Version Jerusalem, the time is coming, when it will be said to you: "Don't be discouraged or grow weak from fear! English Revised Version In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: O Zion, let not thine hands be slack. GOD'S WORD® Translation On that day Jerusalem will be told, "Do not be afraid, Zion! Do not lose courage!" Good News Translation The time is coming when they will say to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, city of Zion! Do not let your hands hang limp! International Standard Version "When all of this happens, it will be told Jerusalem, 'Don't be afraid!" and to Zion, 'Don't lose courage!" Majority Standard Bible On that day they will say to Jerusalem: ?Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. NET Bible On that day they will say to Jerusalem, "Don't be afraid, Zion! Your hands must not be paralyzed from panic! New Heart English Bible In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, "Do not be afraid, Zion. Do not let your hands be weak." Webster's Bible Translation In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thy hands be slack. World English Bible In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn that day it is said to Jerusalem, "" “Do not fear, O Zion, "" Do not let your hands be feeble. Young's Literal Translation In that day it is said to Jerusalem, 'Fear not, O Zion, let not thy hands be feeble. Smith's Literal Translation In that day he will say to Jerusalem, Thou shalt not fear: O Zion, thy hands shall not be slack. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not: to Sion: Let not thy hands be weakened. Catholic Public Domain Version In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Do not be afraid,” and to Zion, “Do not let your hands be weakened.” New American Bible On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, Zion, do not be discouraged! New Revised Standard Version On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear not; and to Zion, Let not your hands be weak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “You shall not fear!” and to Zion: “Your hands shall not be weak!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: 'Fear thou not; O Zion, let not thy hands be slack. Brenton Septuagint Translation At that time the Lord shall say to Jerusalem, Be of good courage, Sion; let not thine hands be slack. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Restoration…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. 17The 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.”… Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Jeremiah 30:10 As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Ezekiel 34:28 They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not consume them. They will dwell securely, and no one will frighten them. Joel 2:21 Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things. Matthew 14:27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Treasury of Scripture In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear you not: and to Zion, Let not your hands be slack. be said. Isaiah 35:3,4 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees… Isaiah 40:9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Isaiah 41:10,13,14 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness… slack. 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Jump to Previous Afraid Fall Fear Feeble Grow Hands Hang Jerusalem Limp Slack Weak ZionJump to Next Afraid Fall Fear Feeble Grow Hands Hang Jerusalem Limp Slack Weak ZionZephaniah 3 1. A sharp reproof of Jerusalem for various sins.8. An exhortation to wait for the restoration of Israel, 14. and to rejoice for their salvation by God. On that day This phrase refers to a specific time of divine intervention and fulfillment of prophecy. In the context of Zephaniah, "that day" often points to the Day of the Lord, a time of both judgment and restoration. It is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, indicating a future period when God will act decisively in human history. This day is characterized by both the outpouring of God's wrath on the wicked and the deliverance of His faithful remnant. they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. Persons / Places / Events 1. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, representing the people of God. In this context, it symbolizes the spiritual center and the heart of God's covenant people. 2. Zion Often used interchangeably with Jerusalem, Zion refers to the hill on which the city of David was built. It represents the dwelling place of God among His people and is a symbol of God's presence and protection. 3. The Day of the Lord A prophetic term used throughout the Bible to describe a time of God's intervention in history, bringing judgment and salvation. In Zephaniah, it refers to a future time when God will restore His people. Teaching Points Do Not FearFear can paralyze and prevent us from fulfilling God's purposes. Trust in God's promises and presence can dispel fear and empower us to act in faith. Strength in Weakness "Do not let your hands fall limp" suggests maintaining strength and perseverance. In times of discouragement, rely on God's strength to sustain and uplift you. God's Presence The assurance given to Zion is rooted in God's presence. Remember that God is with you, and His presence is a source of comfort and courage. Hope in Restoration The context of Zephaniah is one of future restoration. Hold onto hope, knowing that God is working towards the ultimate restoration of His people. Active Faith The call to not let hands fall limp implies action. Faith is not passive; it requires us to engage actively with God's promises and commands.Verse 16. - It shall be said. So obvious to all men shall be the happy and secure, position of Zion under God's favour and rule, that they shall join in bidding her east away fear and exult in the Divine protection. Fear thou not (comp. Matthew 14:27; Matthew 28:5, 10; Luke 12:7, 32). And to Zion. Probably vocative, O Zion. Let not thine hands be slack. Be not despairing or faint hearted, but work with energy and confidence (comp. Isaiah 13:7; Hebrews 12:12); or the sentence may be rendered, "Jerusalem will be called Fear not, and Zion, Let not thine hands be slack." In this case we may compare the names Hephzibah and Beulah given to Jerusalem (Isaiah 62:4), and Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 33:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day they will say יֵאָמֵ֥ר (yê·’ā·mêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Jerusalem: לִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not fear, תִּירָ֑אִי (tî·rā·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten O Zion; צִיּ֖וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not let your hands יָדָֽיִךְ׃ (yā·ḏā·yiḵ) Noun - fdc | second person feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand fall limp. יִרְפּ֥וּ (yir·pū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7503: Sink, relax Links Zephaniah 3:16 NIVZephaniah 3:16 NLT Zephaniah 3:16 ESV Zephaniah 3:16 NASB Zephaniah 3:16 KJV Zephaniah 3:16 BibleApps.com Zephaniah 3:16 Biblia Paralela Zephaniah 3:16 Chinese Bible Zephaniah 3:16 French Bible Zephaniah 3:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zephaniah 3:16 In that day it will be said (Zeph. 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