Zechariah, 12
1. An oracle: the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus says the LORD, who spreads out the heavens, lays the foundations of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him:
1. An oracle: the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus says the LORD, who spreads out the heavens, lays the foundations of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him:
Zechariah 12 describes Jerusalem's restoration and God's return to his people. It is a chapter full of prophecies and visions about the role of Israel and other nations in recent days. Here are five verses from different Bible books that relate to the topics covered in Zechariah 12:
Isaiah 41:14: "Do not fear, Over the worm of Jacob, people of Israel; I help you, say the Lord, and your redeemer is the saint of Israel." This verse brings comfort and safety to Israel in the middle of difficult times, stating that God is His Redeemer and Protector.
Ezekiel 37:21-22: "Tell them therefore: Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will take the children of Israel from the Gentiles, where they have been, and congregate them from all parts, and will lead them to their Earth; And I will do a nation on the earth, in the hills of Israel, and a king will be king of all of them; and will never be two nations, nor will they divide into the future in two kingdoms. " This verse speaks of the restoration of Israel as a united nation under a single king, a prophecy that is fulfilled in Zechariah 12.
Psalm 83:4: "Come, say unto them, let's destroy them so that they are not a nation, and there is no more memory of the name of Israel." This verse describes the intention of other nations of destroying Israel, a threat that is confronted in Zechariah 12.
Jeremiah 30:18: "Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring from captivity the captives of the tents of Jacob, and I will pity on his dwellings; the city will be built upon his heap, and the palace will be in place due to . " This verse speaks of the restoration of Jerusalem, a prophecy that is fulfilled in Zechariah 12.
Revelation 1:7: "Behold, it comes with the clouds, and the whole eye will see it, even those who have passed it; and all the tribes of the earth will regret it over him. Certainly. Amen." This verse describes the second coming of Christ, an event that is referred to in Zechariah 12:10.
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