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Zephaniah 3:16 ยท KJV

"In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack."

King James Version

What does Zephaniah 3:16 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

14Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
15The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.
16In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.
17The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
18I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to fear in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to not let your hands be slack?

3

When have you felt God's encouragement in difficult times?

Life Application

courage

Take a step of faith in an area where you feel fear.

community

Encourage others who may be struggling with fear.

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