KJV ORIGINAL
I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm going to leave a humble, struggling people right there with you, and they're the ones who will actually put their trust in me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's heart is with the humble ones who depend on him completely.
📚 Historical Context
Zephaniah was a prophet in Judah during the reign of King Josiah, around 640-609 BC, a time when the nation was plagued by idolatry, moral corruption, and social injustice. In this verse, God promises to preserve a humble and poor remnant in Jerusalem who will place their trust in Him, even as divine judgment falls on the unfaithful. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to the faithful few amidst widespread apostasy.
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