Zep 3:8 | TNotes | STEP | 3:8 be patient: See Hab 2:3 . • stand and accuse: The prophet portrays a courtroom scene where God rises first as witness (see also Jer 29:23 ; Mal 3:5 ) on his own behalf, and then presides as judge (see also Job 9:15 ; Ps 50:6 ) to deliver his righteous sentence. • The fire of my jealousy describes the Lord’s righteous hatred of sin, as well as his concern for his holy name and for the welfare of his people (see Isa 66:13-16 ).

bHab 2:3►

cJer 29:23►

dMal 3:5►

eJob 9:15►

fPs 50:6►

gIsa 66:13-16►

‏ Zephaniah 3:8

3:8 ^a be patient: See Hab 2:3 ^b.

• stand and accuse: The prophet portrays a courtroom scene where God rises first as witness (see also Jer 29:23 ^c; Mal 3:5 ^d) on his own behalf, and then presides as judge (see also Job 9:15 ^e; Ps 50:6 ^f) to deliver his righteous sentence.

• The fire of my jealousy describes the Lord’s righteous hatred of sin, as well as his concern for his holy name and for the welfare of his people (see Isa 66:13-16 ^g).