Zechariah 4:8 nasb — Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,"

— Zechariah 4:8, NASB

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Zechariah 4 — Context

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So the angel who was speaking with me answered and said to me, "Do you not know what these are?" And I said, "No, my lord."

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Then he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel saying, 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts.

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'What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain; and he will bring forth the top stone with shouts of "Grace, grace to it!"'"

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Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.

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"For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel--these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth."

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Then I said to him, "What are these two olive trees on the right of the lampstand and on its left?"

Zechariah 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 4:8 say?
Zechariah 4:8 in the NASB reads: “Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,”
Where is Zechariah 4:8 in the Bible?
Zechariah 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Zechariah 4:8 in?
Zechariah 4:8 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 4:8?
Zechariah 4:8 reads (NASB): “Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,” 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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