Zechariah 8:11 kjva — But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts."

— Zechariah 8:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zechariah 8 — Context

8

And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.

9

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.

10

For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour.

11

But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.

12

For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

13

And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.

14

For thus saith the Lord of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord of hosts, and I repented not:

Zechariah 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:11 say?
Zechariah 8:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.”
Where is Zechariah 8:11 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:11 in?
Zechariah 8:11 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 8:11?
Zechariah 8:11 reads (KJVA): “But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.” 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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