Zechariah 8:15

15 "so I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah.[a] Don't be afraid.

Zechariah 8:15 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 8:15

So again
Or "so I am returned" F14, as in ( Zechariah 8:3 ) : have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem, and to the
house of Judah;
by bestowing the above mentioned blessings on them; and as Jehovah has thought, so it comes to pass, and as he has purposed, so it stands; whatever he determines shall be, as for evil, so for good, ( Isaiah 14:24 ) : fear ye not;
as in ( Zechariah 8:13 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F14 (ytbv Nk) "sic conversus sum", Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin; "ita conversus", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "reversus sum", Burkius.

Zechariah 8:15 In-Context

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."
14 For the Lord of Hosts says this: "As I resolved to treat you badly when your fathers provoked Me to anger, and would not relent," says the Lord of Hosts,
15 "so I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don't be afraid.
16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; render honest and peaceful judgments in your gates.
17 Do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love perjury, for I hate all this"- the Lord's declaration.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Dt 8:16; Jr 32:40-41; Ezk 36:11
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