Zechariah 1:15 kjva — And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped for…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction."

— Zechariah 1:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zechariah 1 — Context

12

Then the angel of the Lord answered and said, O Lord of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years?

13

And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words.

14

So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.

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And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.

16

Therefore thus saith the Lord; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.

17

Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the Lord shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

18

Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns.

Zechariah 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 1:15 say?
Zechariah 1:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.”
Where is Zechariah 1:15 in the Bible?
Zechariah 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 1:15.
What translation should I read Zechariah 1:15 in?
Zechariah 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 1:15?
Zechariah 1:15 reads (KJVA): “And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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