Zechariah 7:5 nasb — "Say to all the people of the land and to the priests, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months the…

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""Say to all the people of the land and to the priests, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months these seventy years, was it actually for Me that you fasted?"

— Zechariah 7:5, NASB

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Zechariah 7 — Context

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Now the town of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regemmelech and their men to seek the favor of the LORD,

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speaking to the priests who belong to the house of the LORD of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, "Shall I weep in the fifth month and abstain, as I have done these many years?"

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Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

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"Say to all the people of the land and to the priests, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months these seventy years, was it actually for Me that you fasted?

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'When you eat and drink, do you not eat for yourselves and do you not drink for yourselves?

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'Are not these the words which the LORD proclaimed by the former prophets, when Jerusalem was inhabited and prosperous along with its cities around it, and the Negev and the foothills were inhabited?'"

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Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah saying,

Zechariah 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 7:5 say?
Zechariah 7:5 in the NASB reads: “"Say to all the people of the land and to the priests, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months these seventy years, was it actually for Me that you fasted?”
Where is Zechariah 7:5 in the Bible?
Zechariah 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Zechariah 7:5 in?
Zechariah 7:5 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 7:5?
Zechariah 7:5 reads (NASB): “"Say to all the people of the land and to the priests, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months these seventy years, was it actually for Me that you fasted?” 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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