Zephaniah 3:10
New International Version
From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings.

New Living Translation
My scattered people who live beyond the rivers of Ethiopia will come to present their offerings.

English Standard Version
From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, the daughter of my dispersed ones, shall bring my offering.

Berean Standard Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering.

King James Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

New King James Version
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, The daughter of My dispersed ones, Shall bring My offering.

New American Standard Bible
“From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My dispersed ones, Will bring My offerings.

NASB 1995
“From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My dispersed ones, Will bring My offerings.

NASB 1977
“From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My dispersed ones, Will bring My offerings.

Legacy Standard Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, My scattered ones, Will bring My offerings.

Amplified Bible
“From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, [the descendants of] My dispersed ones, Will bring My offerings.

Christian Standard Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush my supplicants, my dispersed people, will bring an offering to me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush My supplicants, My dispersed people, will bring an offering to Me.

American Standard Version
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

Contemporary English Version
From across the rivers of Ethiopia, my scattered people, my true worshipers, will bring offerings to me.

English Revised Version
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From beyond the rivers of Sudan my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring my offering.

Good News Translation
Even from distant Ethiopia my scattered people will bring offerings to me.

International Standard Version
"From beyond the rivers of Sudan my worshipers — including my dispersed people— will present offerings to me.

Majority Standard Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering.

NET Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, those who pray to me will bring me tribute.

New Heart English Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush, my worshipers, even the daughter of my dispersed people, will bring my offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
From beyond the rivers of Cush my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring my offering.

World English Bible
From beyond the rivers of Cush, my worshipers, even the daughter of my dispersed people, will bring my offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From beyond the rivers of Cush, My supplicants, "" The daughter of My scattered ones, "" Bring My present.

Young's Literal Translation
From beyond the rivers of Cush, my supplicants, The daughter of My scattered ones, Do bring My present.

Smith's Literal Translation
From beyond to the rivers of Cush incense, the daughter of my dispersed shall bring my gifts.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, shall my suppliants the children of my dispersed people bring me an offering.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, my supplicants, the sons of my diaspora, will carry a gift to me.

New American Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia and as far as the recesses of the North, they shall bring me offerings.

New Revised Standard Version
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, my scattered ones, shall bring my offering.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia they shall bring me sacrifices.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the crossing of the rivers of Kush they shall bring me sacrifices
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia Shall they bring My suppliants, Even the daughter of My dispersed, As Mine offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
From the boundaries of the rivers of Ethiopia will I receive my dispersed ones; they shall offer sacrifices to me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Purification of the Nations
9For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. 10From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering. 11On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.…

Cross References
Isaiah 66:18-20
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. / And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Psalm 68:31
Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.

Isaiah 11:11
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Zechariah 14:16
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Acts 8:27
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship,

Isaiah 19:21-25
The LORD will make Himself known to Egypt, and on that day Egypt will acknowledge the LORD. They will worship with sacrifices and offerings; they will make vows to the LORD and fulfill them. / And the LORD will strike Egypt with a plague; He will strike them but heal them. They will turn to the LORD, and He will hear their prayers and heal them. / In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. ...

Isaiah 45:14
This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”

Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Revelation 7:9
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

Matthew 8:11
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

John 12:20-21
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Romans 15:10-12
Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” / And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”


Treasury of Scripture

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring my offering.

Psalm 68:31
Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.

Psalm 72:8-11
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth…

Isaiah 11:11
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

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Zephaniah 3
1. A sharp reproof of Jerusalem for various sins.
8. An exhortation to wait for the restoration of Israel,
14. and to rejoice for their salvation by God.














From beyond the rivers of Cush
The phrase "from beyond the rivers of Cush" refers to a region south of Egypt, often identified with modern-day Sudan or Ethiopia. In the Hebrew text, "Cush" is "כּוּשׁ" (Kush), a term used to describe a distant land known for its wealth and exotic nature. Historically, Cush was a powerful kingdom, and its mention here signifies the far-reaching extent of God's influence and the inclusivity of His call. The rivers likely refer to the Nile and its tributaries, symbolizing a boundary that God's message will transcend. This phrase emphasizes the universality of God's kingdom, reaching even the most remote and seemingly inaccessible places.

My worshipers
The term "My worshipers" in Hebrew is "עֲבָדַי" (avaday), meaning "My servants" or "those who serve Me." This denotes a personal relationship between God and His people, highlighting their devotion and commitment to Him. In a conservative Christian perspective, this reflects the idea that true worshipers are those who serve God with their whole heart, regardless of their geographical or cultural background. It underscores the prophetic vision of a diverse and unified body of believers who honor God through their lives.

the daughter of My dispersed people
The phrase "the daughter of My dispersed people" refers to the Jewish diaspora, those who have been scattered among the nations. The Hebrew word for "dispersed" is "פּוּץ" (puts), meaning "to scatter" or "to disperse." This imagery of a "daughter" suggests a sense of belonging and identity, despite the physical separation from their homeland. It conveys hope and restoration, as God promises to gather His people from all corners of the earth. In a broader sense, it can also symbolize the inclusion of Gentiles into the family of God, as they too become part of His covenant people.

will bring Me an offering
The act of bringing an offering signifies worship, devotion, and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. The Hebrew word for "offering" is "מִנְחָה" (minchah), which can refer to a gift, tribute, or sacrifice. This offering is not merely a ritualistic act but a heartfelt expression of gratitude and reverence. In the context of Zephaniah, it points to a future time when all nations will recognize the Lord and come to worship Him. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who unites all believers in worship and service to God. It is a call to live lives that are pleasing to God, offering ourselves as living sacrifices in response to His grace and mercy.

Verse 10. - From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia (Cush); i.e. from the distant south, a type of the remotest parts of the world (Zephaniah 2:12). The rivers of Cush (Isaiah 18:1), are the Nile, the Atbara, and their affluents. My suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering. From the ends of the earth, the Jews who have continued faithful to Jehovah, and have not lost their nationality among the Gentiles, but have considered themselves as belonging to "the dispersion," shall be again received of the Lord, and bring their oblations unto him. This may be the sense intended: but looking to the thought in Isaiah 66:20 (where it is said that the Gentiles shall bring the Israelites out of all nations as a meat offering unto the Lord), we had better render the passage as the Revised Version margin, "They shall bring my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, for an offering unto me." The remote Gentiles shall show their faith in God by aiding the Hebrews among them to turn to the Lord; this shall be their offering to the true God, whom they have learned to adore. When they themselves are converted, they shall be evangelists to the Hebrews of the Dispersion. For this work of the Gentiles in converting the Hebrews, Wordsworth compares Song of Solomon 3:4; Song of Solomon 8:8, 9; Isaiah 61:5, 6; Isaiah 65:18-21. St. Paul speaks to the same effect in Romans 6. Offering (minehah). The pure meal offering (Malachi 1:10, 11, where see notes; comp. Romans 15:16; Philippians 2:17). Dr. Briggs renders, "From beyond the rivers of Gush will be my incense (athar); the daughter of Phut will bring a minchah." This brings out the parallelism. The universal worship of Messianic times is expressed in the ceremonial terms of the old dispensation, but has a very real applicableness to the Christian religion (see note on Malachi 1:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From beyond
מֵעֵ֖בֶר (mê·‘ê·ḇer)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side

the rivers
לְנַֽהֲרֵי־ (lə·na·hă·rê-)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity

of Cush
כ֑וּשׁ (ḵūš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3568: A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley

My worshipers,
עֲתָרַי֙ (‘ă·ṯā·ray)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6282: Incense, a worshipper

My scattered
פוּצַ֔י‪‬‪‬ (pū·ṣay)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered

people,
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

will bring Me
יוֹבִל֖וּן (yō·w·ḇi·lūn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 2986: To conduct, bear along

an offering.
מִנְחָתִֽי׃ (min·ḥā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering


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