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Zechariah, 8

1. The word of Yahweh Sabaoth came as follows:

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

2. Yahweh Sabaoth says this: I have been burning with jealousy for Zion, with furious jealousy for her sake.

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

3. Yahweh says this: I am coming back to Zion and shall live in the heart of Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be called Faithful City and the mountain of Yahweh Sabaoth, the Holy Mountain.

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.

4. Yahweh Sabaoth says this: Aged men and women once again will sit in the squares of Jerusalem, each with a stick to lean on because of their great age.

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.

5. And the squares of the city will be full of boys and girls playing there.

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

6. Yahweh Sabaoth says this: If this seems a miracle to the remnant of this people (in those days), will it seem one to me? declares Yahweh.

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.

7. Yahweh Sabaoth says this: Look, I shall rescue my people from the countries of the east and from the countries of the west.

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

8. I shall bring them back to live in the heart of Jerusalem, and they will be my people and I shall be their God, faithful and just.

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.

9. 'Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "Take heart, you who today hear these promises uttered by the prophets since the day when the foundations of the Temple of Yahweh Sabaoth were laid, that the sanctuary would indeed be rebuilt.

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.

10. For up to now, men were not paid their wages and nothing was paid for the animals either; and it has not been safe for anyone to come and go, because of the enemy, since I had set each one against everyone else.

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.

11. But from now on, I shall not treat the remnant of this people as I have treated them in time past -- declares Yahweh Sabaoth.

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

12. Now they will sow in peace; the vine will give its fruit, the soil will give its produce and heaven will give its dew. I shall bestow all these on the remnant of 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].

13. Just as once you were a curse among the nations, House of Judah and House of Israel, so now I shall save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid. Take heart!"

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.

14. 'For Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "Just as I resolved to ill-treat you when your ancestors provoked me to anger and did not relent -- says Yahweh Sabaoth-

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:

15. so now I have changed my mind and intend to treat Jerusalem and the House of Judah well. Do not be afraid!

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

16. "These are the things that you must do. Speak the truth to one another; at your gates, administer fair judgement conducive to peace;

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:

17. do not secretly plot evil against one another; do not love perjury; since I hate all this -- Yahweh declares." '

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.

18. The word of Yahweh Sabaoth was addressed to me as follows:

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

19. 'Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "The fast of the fourth month, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth are to become glad, joyful, happy festivals for the House of Judah. So love truth and peace!" '

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.

20. 'Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "In the future, peoples and citizens of many cities will come;

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

21. and citizens of one city will go to the next and say: We must certainly go to entreat Yahweh's favour and seek out Yahweh Sabaoth; I am going myself.

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.

22. Yes, many peoples and great nations will seek out Yahweh Sabaoth in Jerusalem and entreat Yahweh's favour."

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

23. 'Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "In those days, ten men from nations of every language will take a Jew by the sleeve and say: We want to go with you, since we have learnt that God is with you." '

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.



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Lábjegyzetek:

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).

Kapcsolódó versek 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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