Zechariah 7:9 nasb — "Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;

NASB

""Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;"

— Zechariah 7:9, NASB

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Zechariah 7 — Context

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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,

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"Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;

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and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.'

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"But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears from hearing.

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"They made their hearts like flint so that they could not hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets; therefore great wrath came from the LORD of hosts.

Zechariah 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 7:9 say?
Zechariah 7:9 in the NASB reads: “"Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;”
Where is Zechariah 7:9 in the Bible?
Zechariah 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Zechariah 7:9 in?
Zechariah 7:9 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 7:9?
Zechariah 7:9 reads (NASB): “"Thus has the LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother;” 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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