Zephaniah 3:17 · KJV
Zephaniah 3:17
He Rejoices Over You With Singing
Zephaniah 3:17 pictures God's delight in His people: "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty… he will rejoice over thee with joy… he will joy over thee with singing."
Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
“The 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.”
What Zephaniah 3:17 means
"The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save." God is present and powerful — but the verse's surprise is His emotion toward His people: "he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love."
The image of God singing over you — "he will joy over thee with singing" — is one of the tenderest in Scripture. It portrays a God who not only saves but delights. A treasured verse on God's love, joy, and nearness.
Key verse
“The 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.”
Zephaniah 3:17 · KJV — God rejoices over you with singing.
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A prayer from Zephaniah 3:17
Lord, it amazes me that You rejoice over me with singing and rest in Your love for me. Let me live today knowing I am delighted in by You. Amen.
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What does Zephaniah 3:17 mean?
Zephaniah 3:17 pictures God's delight in His people: "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty… he will rejoice over thee with joy… he will joy over thee with singing."
What is Zephaniah 3:17 about?
"The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save." God is present and powerful — but the verse's surprise is His emotion toward His people: "he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love."
What is the key verse in Zephaniah 3:17?
Zephaniah 3:17 — “The 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.”
Is Zephaniah 3:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Zephaniah 3:17 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.