Katolinen Raamattu
Mosaico decorativo

Zechariah, 8

1. And the word of the Lord of hosts came, saying:

1. I doðe mi rijeè Jahvina:

2. Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with a great zeal, and with a great indignation have I been zealous for her.

2. "Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Ljubavlju ljubomornom za Sion izgaram i gnjevom velikim plamtim za nj! Vraæam se u Sion, prebivati hoæu sred Jeruzalema.'

3. Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been turned back towards Zion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And Jerusalem will be called: “The City of Truth,” and “The Mountain of the Lord of Hosts, the Sanctified Mountain.”

3. Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Jeruzalem æe se zvati Gradom vjernosti i Gorom Jahve nad Vojskama, Gorom svetosti.'

4. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Then elderly men and elderly women will dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man will be with his walking stick in his hand, because of the multitude of days.

4. Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Starci i starice opet æe posjedati po trgovima jeruzalemskim, svatko sa štapom u ruci zbog starosti prevelike.

5. And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets.

5. A gradski æe se trgovi ispuniti djeèacima i djevojèicama koji æe se igrati na njegovim trgovima.'

6. Thus says the Lord of hosts: If it seems difficult in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, could it indeed be difficult in my eyes, says the Lord of hosts?

6. Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Ako to bude èudo u oèima Ostatka u dane one, zar æe to biti èudo i u mojim oèima' - rijeè je Jahve nad Vojskama.

7. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the land of the East, and from the land of the setting of the sun.

7. Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Evo spasit æu svoj narod iz zemlje istoène i iz zemlje sunèanog zapada.

8. And I will lead them, and they will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And they will be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in justice.

8. Ja æu ih dovesti da se nastane usred Jeruzalema. I bit æe mi narod a ja æu im biti Bog u vjernosti i pravdi.'

9. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Let your hands be strengthened, you who, in those days, are listening to these words by the mouth of the prophets, in the day that the house of the Lord of hosts has been founded, so that the temple may be built.

9. Ovako Govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Neka ojaèaju ruke vama koji ovih dana slušate rijeèi ove iz usta proroka koji prorokuje od dana kada bjehu položeni temelji Domu Jahve nad Vojskama da bi se opet sagradilo Svetište.

10. Indeed, before those days, there was no pay for men, nor was there pay for beasts of burden, and neither was there peace for those entering, nor for those exiting, because of the tribulation. And I had dismissed all men, each one against his neighbor.

10. Jer, prije ovih dana ne bijaše nadnice za èovjeka niti nadnice za živinèe; niti bijaše mira od neprijatelja onome koji je izlazio ni onome koji je dolazio; puštao sam ljude jedne protiv drugih.

11. But now, I will not act towards the remnant of this people according to the former days, says the Lord of hosts.

11. Ali sada, neæu biti prema Ostatku ovog naroda kao minulih dana - rijeè je Jahve nad Vojskama -

12. But there will be a seed of peace: the vine will give her fruit, and the earth will give her seedlings, and the heavens will give their dew. And I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

12. nego æu posijati mir: loza æe roditi grožðem, zemlja æe davati usjeve, a nebo æe davati rosu svoju. Sve æu to dati Ostatku ovoga naroda.

13. And this shall be: just as you were a curse among the Gentiles, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid. Let your hands be strengthened.

13. I kao što bijaste prokletstvo meðu narodima, dome Judin i dome Izraelov, tako æu vas spasiti da budete blagoslovom! Ne bojte se, nek' vam jake budu ruke!'

14. For thus says the Lord of hosts: Just as I intended to afflict you, when your fathers had provoked me to wrath, says the Lord,

14. Jer ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: 'Kao što bijah namislio unesreæiti vas kada su me razgnjevili oci vaši - govori Jahve nad Vojskama - i nisam se pokajao,

15. and I did not show mercy, so have I turned back, thinking in these days to do good to the house of Judah and to Jerusalem. Do not be afraid.

15. tako, promijenivši naum, u ove dane mislim usreæiti Jeruzalem i dom Judin. Ne bojte se!

16. Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.

16. A ovo vam je èiniti: Govorite istinu jedan drugom; sudite istinito i miroljubivo na vratima gradskim!

17. And let not anyone think up evil against his friend in your hearts. And do not choose to swear falsely. For all these are things that I hate, says the Lord.

17. Ne snujte jedan drugome zlo u srcu; ne ljubite lažnu kletvu. Jer sve to ja mrzim' - rijeè je Jahvina!"

18. And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

18. Doðe mi rijeè Jahve nad Vojskama:

19. Thus says the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth will be for the house of Judah in joy and gladness and with bright solemnities. So then, love truth and peace.

19. "Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: Post èetvrtoga, post petoga, post sedmoga i post desetoga mjeseca postat æe za Dom Jahvin radost, veselje i veseli blagdani. Ali ljubite istinu i mir!"

20. Thus says the Lord of hosts, then the people may arrive and dwell in many cities,

20. "Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama: Još æe dolaziti narodi i stanovnici mnogih gradova.

21. and the inhabitants may hurry, one saying to another: “Let us go and entreat the face of the Lord, and let us seek the Lord of hosts. I will go also.”

21. Stanovnici jednoga grada iæi æe u drugi govoreæi: 'Hajde da idemo moliti lice Jahvino i tražiti Jahvu nad Vojskama!' Iæi æu i ja!

22. And many peoples and strong nations will approach, seeking the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to entreat the face of the Lord.

22. I doæi æe mnogi puk i moæni æe narodi tražiti Jahvu nad Vojskama u Jeruzalemu i moliti lice Jahvino.

23. Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days, then, ten men from every language of the Gentiles will grasp and cling to the hem of one man of Judea, saying: “We will go with you. For we have heard that God is with you.”

23. Ovako govori Jahve nad Vojskama! U one æe dane deset ljudi od naroda svih jezika hvatati jednog Židova za skut govoreæi: 'Idemo s vama, jer èusmo da je s vama Bog.'"



Lue Raamattu vuodessa

Liity yhteisöömme ja lue koko Raamattu 365 päivässä. Jäsennelty ja inspiroiva polku uskosi ja Raamatun tuntemuksesi syventämiseen.

Liity ohjelmaan Lataa PDF-suunnitelma

Alaviitteet:

8:1-8 - God promises to restore Jerusalem, bringing peace and prosperity. He emphasizes His faithfulness to His promises to His people, showing that restoration is part of His divine plan (see also Isaiah 60:1-3 and Ezekiel 36:24-28).

8:9-13 - The people are called to be strong and to work with hope, for God brings restoration after the exile. He will turn hardships into blessings and bring prosperity to the city of Jerusalem (see also Jeremiah 29:11 and John 4:23-24).

8:14-17 - God commands His people to practice justice, peace, and honesty. True restoration comes with the transformation of the people's character and lives, which must reflect God's values (see also Isaiah 1:16-17 and Micah 6:8).

8:18-23 - The promise of a glorious future for Jerusalem, where the nations will turn to God, is a sign of His sovereignty over all peoples. This verse points to the city's role as a center of universal worship (see also Isaiah 2:2-4 and Matthew 28:19-20).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Zechariah, 8:

Zechariah chapter 8 paints a picture of restoration and blessing for Jerusalem. What glorious future does God promise? This inspiring text describes God's zeal for Zion and promises peace, prosperity, and rejuvenation for the city. The chapter transforms fasts into joyful feasts and predicts the attraction of the nations to Jerusalem. Zechariah 8 addresses themes such as divine faithfulness, social transformation and Israel's role among the nations. Consider with us five biblical passages that deepen the meaning of this hopeful chapter.

Isaiah 2:2-3: "In the last days the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as the main one; He will be lifted up above the hills, and all the nations will run to him. Many people will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, that we may walk in his paths.'" - This prophecy from Isaiah aligns with Zechariah 8's vision of Jerusalem as a center of worship for all nations.

Micah 4:1-2: "In the last days it will happen that the mountain of the temple of the Lord will be established as the main one; He will be raised above the hills, and the people will run to him. Many nations will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, that we may walk in his paths.'" - Micah offers a similar vision to Zechariah 8 of Jerusalem as a global spiritual center.

Jeremiah 31:38-40: "The days will come,' declares the Lord, 'when this city will be rebuilt for me, from the tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate. The measuring line will extend from there directly to Garebe hill, and then loop towards Goa. The entire valley where corpses and ashes are thrown, and all the terraces as far as the Kidron Valley, as far as the corner of the Horse Gate on the east, will be consecrated to the Lord. The city will never be uprooted or destroyed again.'" - Jeremiah prophesies the restoration of Jerusalem, a theme that Zechariah 8 also addresses.

Amos 9:14-15: "I will bring back the exiles of Israel; they will rebuild the devastated cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will cultivate orchards and eat their fruit. I will plant them in their own land, so that they will never again be uprooted from the land I have given them, says the Lord your God."" - Amos predicts the restoration of Israel, a theme that Zechariah 8 develops with the restoration of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 36:33-36: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On the day that I cleanse you from all your sins, I will make the cities inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. The waste land will be cultivated, and will not remain desolate in the sight of all who pass by. They will say, 'This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden; the cities that lay in ruins, desolate and destroyed, are now fortified and inhabited.' Then the nations that are left around you will know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt what was destroyed and replanted what was devastated. I, the Lord, have said it, and I will do it." - Ezekiel prophesies the restoration and transformation of Israel, a theme that Zechariah 8 also addresses.

FAQ:

What is the message of Zechariah 8 about the restoration of Jerusalem?

Zechariah 8 proclaims the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem, promising peace, security, and God's presence among His people. (Zechariah 8:1-8)

What does God promise Judah and Israel in Zechariah 8?

God promises that Judah and Israel will prosper and become His faithful people again, with great joy and prosperity when they repent and seek Him. (Zechariah 8:9-13)

What is the importance of fasting in Zechariah 8?

In Zechariah 8, fasting is transformed from a mournful ritual into an occasion of celebration, as the people experience the fullness of God's blessings. (Zechariah 8:18-23)

How does Zechariah 8 portray the future of Jerusalem?

Zechariah 8 describes a glorious future for Jerusalem, with God's people living in peace, prosperity, and complete obedience, attracting other nations. (Zechariah 8:20-23)

What is the relationship between peace and Israel's faithfulness in Zechariah 8?

Israel's peace is directly linked to its faithfulness to God. When the people turn to Him, there will be prosperity and security. (Zechariah 8:13-15)


Raamattuja

Vanhan testamentin

Uusi testamentti

Avaiable on Youtube