Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
pure
so that all of them may call
on the name of Yahweh
and serve Him with a single purpose.
New American Standard Bible
That all of them may
To serve Him
King James Version
For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.
International Standard Version
Indeed, then I will return my people to a pure language so that they all may call upon the name of the LORD, serving him with a united will.
A Conservative Version
For then I will turn to the peoples of a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of LORD, to serve him with one consent.
American Standard Version
For then will I turn to the peoples of a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.
Amplified
“Then I will give to the peoples [clear and pure speech from] purified lips [which reflect their purified hearts],
That all of them may call on the name of the Lord,
To serve Him shoulder to shoulder (united).
Bible in Basic English
For then I will give the people a clean language, so that they may all make prayer to the Lord and be his servants with one mind.
Darby Translation
For then will I turn to the peoples a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.
Julia Smith Translation
For then I will turn to the peoples a purified lip, for all to call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one shoulder.
King James 2000
For then will I restore to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one accord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because then I will {make the speech of the nations pure}; that all of them might call on the name of Yahweh, to serve him {in unison}.
Modern King James verseion
For then I will give a clear lip to the people, to call all of them by the name of Jehovah, to serve Him with one shoulder.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And then will I cleanse the lips of the people, that they may every each one call upon the name of the LORD, and serve him with one shoulder.
NET Bible
Know for sure that I will then enable the nations to give me acceptable praise. All of them will invoke the Lord's name when they pray, and will worship him in unison.
New Heart English Bible
For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the name of the LORD, to serve him shoulder to shoulder.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely, then, will I turn unto the peoples a lip made pure, - that they all may call on the name of Yahweh, may serve him with one consent.
Webster
For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.
World English Bible
For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the name of Yahweh, to serve him shoulder to shoulder.
Youngs Literal Translation
For then do I turn unto peoples a pure lip, To call all of them by the name of Jehovah, To serve Him with one shoulder.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Zephaniah 3:9
Prayers for Zephaniah 3:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Final Restoration Promised
8
this is the Lord’s declaration—
until the day I rise up for plunder.
For My decision is to gather nations,
to assemble kingdoms,
in order to pour out My indignation
all My burning anger;
for the whole earth will be consumed
by the fire of My jealousy.
pure
so that all of them may call
on the name of Yahweh
and serve Him with a single purpose.
My supplicants, My dispersed people,
will bring an offering to Me.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 19:18
On that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear loyalty to the Lord of Hosts. One of the cities will be called the City of the Sun.
Psalm 22:27
and turn to the Lord.
All the families of the nations
will bow down before You,
Habakkuk 2:14
with the knowledge of the Lord’s glory,
as the waters cover the sea.
Genesis 11:1
At one time the whole earth had the same language and vocabulary.
1 Kings 8:41-43
but has come from a distant land
because of Your name—
Psalm 86:9-10
will come and bow down before You, Lord,
and will honor Your name.
Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
let the name of Yahweh be praised.
Jeremiah 16:19
my refuge in a time of distress,
the nations will come to You
from the ends of the earth, and they will say,
“Our fathers inherited only lies,
worthless idols
Zephaniah 2:11
when He starves all the gods of the earth.
Then all the distant coastlands of the nations
will bow in worship to Him,
each in its own place.
Zechariah 2:11
“Many nations will join themselves to the Lord on that day and become My
Zechariah 8:20-23
The Lord of Hosts says this: “Peoples will yet come, the residents of many cities;
Zechariah 14:9
On that day Yahweh will become King over all the earth
Matthew 12:35
Acts 2:4-13
Then they were all filled
Romans 15:6-11
so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Ephesians 4:29
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,
Revelation 11:15
The seventh angel blew his trumpet,
of our Lord and of His Messiah,
and He will reign forever and ever!