Zechariah 8:11

11 But I will not do to these people who are left what I did in the past," says the Lord All-Powerful.

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 This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: "Work hard, you who are hearing these words today. The prophets spoke these words when the foundation was laid for the house of the Lord All-Powerful, for the building of the Temple.

10 Before that time there was no money to hire people or animals. People could not safely come and go because of the enemies; I had turned everyone against his neighbor.

11 But I will not do to these people who are left what I did in the past," says the Lord All-Powerful.

12 "They will plant their seeds in peace, their grapevines will have fruit, the ground will give good crops, and the sky will send rain. I will give all this to the people who are left alive.

13 Judah and Israel, your names have been used as curses in other nations. But I will save you, and you will become a blessing. So don't be afraid; work hard."