Zechariah 8:11

11 But now, I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days"-the declaration of the Lord of Hosts.

Zechariah 8:11 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 8:11

But now I [will] not [be] unto the residue of this people,
&c.] The remnant brought out of captivity, settled in the land, and now rebuilding the temple: as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts;
when they neglected the house of the Lord, caring only for their own cieled houses, ( Haggai 1:2-11 ) .

Zechariah 8:11 In-Context

9 The Lord of Hosts says this: "Let your hands be strong, you who now hear these words that the prophets spoke when the foundations were laid for the rebuilding of the temple, the house of the Lord of Hosts.

10 For prior to those days neither man nor beast had wages. There was no safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I turned everyone against his neighbor.

11 But now, I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days"-the declaration of the Lord of Hosts.

12 "For they will sow in peace: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will yield its produce, and the skies will yield their dew. I will give the remnant of this people all these things as an inheritance.

13 As you have been a curse among the nations, house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Don't be afraid; let your hands be strong."