Bible Commentary

But now I [will] not [be] unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts. 11. now I will not be ] Rather, now (in this period since ye began to build) I am not. My attitude towards you is already changed. the residue ] Rather, the remnant, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:11”

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 neighbor. 10. these days ] Rather, those days, in which you began to build … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:10”

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. 9. by the mouth ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:9”

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. 8. in truth and in righteousness ] “These are the conditions of the covenant on both sides.” Speak. Comm. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:8”

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; 7. from the east country, and from the west country ] Comp. Isa 43:5-6. The promise is larger than has yet been fulfilled. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I will save … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:7”

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvelous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts. 6. in these days ] Rather, in those days (as in R. V.), viz. in which it comes to pass. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:6”

And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof. Verse 5. The streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls] The progeny shall be numerous, healthy, and happy. Their innocent gambols and useful exercises shall be a means of health, and a proof … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:5”

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. 4, 5. We read, as a fulfilment of this prophecy, that in the days of Simon, in the times of the Maccabees, “the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:4”

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. 3. I am returned and will dwell ] A repetition of the promises Zec 1:16; Zec 2:10. a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:3”

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. 2. Thus saith the Lord of hosts ] “At each word and sentence, in which good things, for their greatness almost incredible, are promised, the prophet premises, Thus saith the Lord of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 8:2”