Zechariah 7:13 web — It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said Yah…

World English Bible

"It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said Yahweh of Armies;"

— Zechariah 7:13, World English Bible

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Zechariah 7 — Context

10

Don't oppress the widow, nor the fatherless, the foreigner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.'

11

But they refused to listen, and turned their backs, and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.

12

Yes, they made their hearts as hard as flint, lest they might hear the law, and the words which Yahweh of Armies had sent by his Spirit by the former prophets. Therefore great wrath came from Yahweh of Armies.

13

It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said Yahweh of Armies;

14

"but I will scatter them with a whirlwind among all the nations which they have not known. Thus the land was desolate after them, so that no man passed through nor returned: for they made the pleasant land desolate."

Zechariah 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 7:13 say?
Zechariah 7:13 in the World English Bible reads: “It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said Yahweh of Armies;”
Where is Zechariah 7:13 in the Bible?
Zechariah 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 7, verse 13.
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 7:13.
What translation should I read Zechariah 7:13 in?
Zechariah 7:13 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 7:13?
Zechariah 7:13 reads (WEB): “It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said Yahweh of Armies;” 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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