Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
pure
so that all of them may call
on the name of Yahweh
and serve Him with a single purpose.
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.
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
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Context Readings
Final Restoration Promised
8 "Therefore wait for me," says Yahweh, "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 on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy. 9 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. 10 From beyond the rivers of Cush, my worshipers, even the daughter of my dispersed people, will bring my offering.
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Cross References
Isaiah 19:18
In that day, there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan, and swear to Yahweh of Armies. One will be called "The city of destruction."
Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Yahweh. All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.
Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.
Genesis 11:1
The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
1 Kings 8:41-43
"Moreover concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he shall come out of a far country for your name's sake
Psalm 86:9-10
All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name.
Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, Yahweh's name is to be praised.
Jeremiah 16:19
Yahweh, my strength, and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of affliction, to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, [even] vanity and things in which there is no profit.
Zephaniah 2:11
Yahweh will be awesome to them, for he will famish all the gods of the land. Men will worship him, everyone from his place, even all the shores of the nations.
Zechariah 2:11
Many nations shall join themselves to Yahweh in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you.
Zechariah 8:20-23
Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Many peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities will yet come;
Zechariah 14:9
Yahweh will be King over all the earth. In that day Yahweh will be one, and his name one.
Matthew 12:35
The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
Acts 2:4-13
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
Romans 15:6-11
that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Revelation 11:15
The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!"