Zechariah 8:1

The Restoration of Jerusalem · Zechariah 8:1–23
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Translations

Modern
Again the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying:
Traditional
Again the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying,
Literal
And the word of YHWH of Hosts came, saying,
Latin
Et factum est verbum Domini exercituum, dicens:

Original

Hebrew
English
Again the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying:

Notes

This part of Zechariah’s sermons links to the previous section through fasting and the ethical demands of a covenant with the Lord (Zechariah 7:8–10; 8:16–17). Questions about fasting in 7:2–7 are answered in 8:18–19. The tone and message shift from warning and judgment to encouragement and renewal. Fasting will change to feasting (Zechariah 8:19).

These sermons provide a transition between the visions of the present (chapters 1–6) and those of the near future (chapters 9–11) and the more distant future (chapters 12–14).

Chapter 7 talks about fasting due to past disasters. Chapter 8 focuses on feasting for future blessings.

Events

Parallels

Micah 4:6–13

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Prophecy Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Jerusalem of Final Restoration of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Zechariah