Zechariah 8:18 cpdv — And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying: "

— Zechariah 8:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zechariah 8 — Context

15

and I did not show mercy, so have I turned back, thinking in these days to do good to the house of Judah and to Jerusalem. Do not be afraid.

16

Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.

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And let not anyone think up evil against his friend in your hearts. And do not choose to swear falsely. For all these are things that I hate, says the Lord.

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And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

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Thus says the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth will be for the house of Judah in joy and gladness and with bright solemnities. So then, love truth and peace.

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Thus says the Lord of hosts, then the people may arrive and dwell in many cities,

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and the inhabitants may hurry, one saying to another: “Let us go and entreat the face of the Lord, and let us seek the Lord of hosts. I will go also.”

Zechariah 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:18 say?
Zechariah 8:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying: ”
Where is Zechariah 8:18 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 18.
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 8:18.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:18 in?
Zechariah 8:18 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 8:18?
Zechariah 8:18 reads (CPDV): “And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying: ” 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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