Many in the Hebrew Israelite community believe Zephaniah 3:9 refers to Lashawan Qadash, the so-called “pure language.” But a closer look at the original Hebrew reveals something different. The verse doesn’t use the word lashawan—it uses śāp̄â, meaning "lip" or "speech." This study digs deep into the Hebrew roots, challenging assumptions and revealing that “pure language” may have less to do with pronunciation and more to do with pure doctrine, truthful speech, and unified wor