Zechariah 8:20

Translations

Modern

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—

Traditional

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

Literal

Thus says YHWH of Hosts: “Yet that peoples will come, and dwellers of many cities.

Latin

Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, usquequo veniant populi et habitent in civitatibus multis:

Original

Hebrew

English

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—

Notes

Zechariah 8:1–23

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).

Zechariah 7:1–8:23

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Worship in Jerusalem

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 2:2–3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.
Zechariah 2:11
“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.
Micah 4:1–2
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it.
Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
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.
Isaiah 60:3–12
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
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.
Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.
Psalm 117:1–2
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
Psalm 138:4–5
All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.
Amos 9:12
…that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.
Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Parallels

Micah 4:6–13

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Revivals: Religious Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning

Zechariah 8:20

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