Zefanya 3:20

3:20 At that time I will lead you –

at the time I gather you together. ¹ 

Be sure of this! ²  I will make all the nations of the earth respect and admire you ³ 

when you see me restore you,” ⁴  says the Lord.

[3:20]  ¹ tn In this line the second person pronoun is masculine plural, indicating that the exiles are addressed.

[3:20]  ² tn Or “for.”

[3:20]  ³ tn Heb “I will make you into a name and praise among all the peoples of the earth.” Here the word “name” carries the nuance of “good reputation.”

[3:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “when I restore your fortunes to your eyes.” See the note on the phrase “restore them” in 2:7.