Zephaniah 3:8
Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
Context
This verse from Zephaniah Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Woe to the rebellious city of Jerusalem whose officials are roaring lions and judges are evening wolves. But God is still righteous in her midst. The nations will be gathered with purified lips to call on the name of the …
Other Translations
Therefore wait ye for me, saith Jehovah, until the day that I rise up to the prey; for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger; for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
Therefore, wait for Me--an affirmation of Jehovah, For the day of My rising for prey, For My judgment <FI>is<Fi> to gather nations, To assemble kingdoms, To pour out on them Mine indignation, All the heat of Mine anger, For by the fire of My jealousy consumed is all the earth.
For this reason, go on waiting for me, says the Lord, till the day when I come up as a witness: for my purpose is to send for the nations and to get the kingdoms together, so that I may let loose on them my passion, even all my burning wrath: for all the earth will be burned up in the fire of my bitter passion.
Cross References
They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their …
For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth …
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I …
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, …
Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked …
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual reproach.