Zechariah 2:7 web — 'Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.'

World English Bible

"'Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.'"

— Zechariah 2:7, World English Bible

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Zechariah 2 — Context

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and said to him, "Run, speak to this young man, saying, 'Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, because of the multitude of men and livestock in it.

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For I,' says Yahweh, 'will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.

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Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north,' says Yahweh; 'for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the sky,' says Yahweh.

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'Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.'

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For thus says Yahweh of Armies: 'For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye.

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For, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they will be a spoil to those who served them; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me.

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Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for, behold, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of you,' says Yahweh.

Zechariah 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 2:7 say?
Zechariah 2:7 in the World English Bible reads: “'Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.'”
Where is Zechariah 2:7 in the Bible?
Zechariah 2:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 2, verse 7.
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 2:7.
What translation should I read Zechariah 2:7 in?
Zechariah 2:7 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 2:7?
Zechariah 2:7 reads (WEB): “'Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.'” 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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