Zechariah 8:11 nasb — 'But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,' declares the LORD of hosts.

NASB

"'But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,' declares the LORD of hosts."

— Zechariah 8:11, NASB

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Zechariah 8 — Context

8

and I will bring them back and they will live in the midst of Jerusalem; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God in truth and righteousness.'

9

"Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Let your hands be strong, you who are listening in these days to these words from the mouth of the prophets, those who spoke in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, to the end that the temple might be built.

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'For before those days there was no wage for man or any wage for animal; and for him who went out or came in there was no peace because of his enemies, and I set all men one against another.

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'But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,' declares the LORD of hosts.

12

'For there will be peace for the seed: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will yield its produce and the heavens will give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all these things.

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'It will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you that you may become a blessing. Do not fear; let your hands be strong.'

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"For thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Just as I purposed to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,' says the LORD of hosts, 'and I have not relented,

Zechariah 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:11 say?
Zechariah 8:11 in the NASB reads: “'But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,' declares 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 (NASB): “'But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as in the former days,' declares 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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