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Zechariah, 8

1. Again the word of the LORD of hosts came [to me], saying,

1. The word of Yahweh, the God of hosts was directed to me in this way,

2. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

2. "I am intensely jealous for Zion, stirred by a burning anger for her sake.

3. Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.

3. Yahweh says: I will return to Zion and live in her midst. Jerusalem shall be called City of faithfulness and the Mountain of Yahweh of hosts, the Mountain of holiness."

4. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

4. Yahweh, God of hosts speaks, "Old men and women will again sit in the squares, each with a stick in hand on account of their great age.

5. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

5. The squares of the city will be filled with girls and boys playing."

6. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.

6. Yahweh, God of hosts declares, "If that seems impossible in the eyes of those who have returned from exile, will it be impossible for me as well?" - word of Yahweh.

7. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;

7. Yahweh, God of hosts says, "See, I am going to save my people,

8. And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.

8. bringing them from the east and from the west and they will live in Jerusalem. They will be my people and I shall be their God in truth and in justice."

9. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which [were] in the day [that] the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.

9. Yahweh, God of hosts declares, "In these days you have just heard the words of the prophets, because on this day the foundation stone is laid for the reconstruction of the Temple. Now do not be discouraged.

10. For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither [was there any] peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour.

10. Before these days there was no salary for anyone nor food for beasts, people could not travel because of the ambushes, and I myself let everyone quarrel with his neighbor.

11. But now I [will] not [be] unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.

11. But from now on I will deal differently with this people."

12. For the seed [shall be] prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these [things].

12. Yahweh says, "I am sowing peace. The vine will give its fruit, the earth its produce, the heavens its dew and to the remnant of this people I will give all these things.

13. And it shall come to pass, [that] as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, [but] let your hands be strong.

13. So it will happen that just as you were a curse among the nations, now I will save you, Judah and Israel, and make you a blessing. Have no fear and let your hands be strong!"

14. For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not:

14. This is what Yahweh, God of hosts, says: "Just as I resolved to do you harm because your fathers angered me and I did not relent,

15. So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

15. so now in these days am I determined to deal kindly with Jerusalem and Judah. Have no fear!

16. These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

16. This is what you must do: Speak the truth to one another; let those who judge give peace through honest sentences

17. And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.

17. and do not plot evil in your heart against one another. Refrain from false oaths for it is what I detest" - word of Yahweh.

18. And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,

18. The word of Yahweh came to me, saying:

19. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth [month], and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.

19. "This is what you will say for my sake: From now on the fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will be days of joy, happy feastdays. Only be peacemakers and sincere people."

20. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; [It shall] yet [come to pass], that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

20. Yahweh, the God of hosts speaks, "People will come from other nations, people from great cities.

21. And the inhabitants of one [city] shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also.

21. The inhabitants of one town will talk with those of another and say: 'Come, let us go and implore the favor of Yahweh, and I, too, will seek Yahweh.'

22. Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.

22. Many great peoples and powerful nations will come seeking Yahweh, God of hosts, in Jerusalem and pray to him."

23. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days [it shall come to pass], that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard [that] God [is] with you.

23. Yahweh, the God of hosts assures you, "In those days ten men of different languages spoken in various lands, will take hold of a Jew by the hem of his garment and say: We, too, want to go with you for we have heard that God is with you."



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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).

Stihovi vezani uz 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)


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