Zechariah 8:15 bbe — So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.

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"So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear."

— Zechariah 8:15, Bible in Basic English

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Zechariah 8 — Context

12

For I will let the seed of peace be planted; the vine will give her fruit and the land will give her increase and the heavens will give their dew; and I will give to the rest of this people all these things for their heritage.

13

And it will come about that, as you were a curse among the nations, O children of Judah and children of Israel, so I will give you salvation and you will be a blessing: have no fear and let your hands be strong.

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For this is what the Lord of armies has said: As it was my purpose to do evil to you when your fathers made me angry, says the Lord of armies, and my purpose was not changed:

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So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.

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These are the things which you are to do: Let every man say what is true to his neighbour; and let your judging give peace in your towns.

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Let no one have any evil thought in his heart against his neighbour; and have no love for false oaths: for all these things are hated by me, says the Lord.

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And the word of the Lord of armies came to me, saying,

Zechariah 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:15 say?
Zechariah 8:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.”
Where is Zechariah 8:15 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:15 in?
Zechariah 8:15 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 8:15?
Zechariah 8:15 reads (BBE): “So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.” 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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