Zephaniah 3:11

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בַּיּ֣וֹם
H3117
In that day
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 asso
#2
הַה֗וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#3
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
תֵב֙וֹשִׁי֙
H954
shalt thou not be ashamed
properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
#5
מִכֹּ֣ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
עֲלִילֹתַ֔יִךְ
H5949
for all thy doings
an exploit (of god), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity
#7
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
פָּשַׁ֖עַתְּ
H6586
wherein thou hast transgressed
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
#9
בִּ֑י
H0
#10
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#11
אָ֣ז׀
H227
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
#12
אָסִ֣יר
H5493
against me for then I will take away
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#13
מִקִּרְבֵּ֗ךְ
H7130
out of the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#14
עַלִּיזֵי֙
H5947
of thee them that rejoice
exultant
#15
גַּאֲוָתֵ֔ךְ
H1346
in thy pride
arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament
#16
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#17
תוֹסִ֧פִי
H3254
and thou shalt no more
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#18
לְגָבְהָ֛ה
H1361
be haughty
to soar, i.e., be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
#19
ע֖וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#20
בְּהַ֥ר
H2022
mountain
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#21
קָדְשִֽׁי׃
H6944
because of my holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Zephaniah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Zephaniah.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection