Zechariah 8:2 kjva — Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury."

— Zechariah 8:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zechariah 8 — Context

1

Again the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying,

2

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

3

Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.

4

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

5

And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

Zechariah 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:2 say?
Zechariah 8:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.”
Where is Zechariah 8:2 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 2.
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 8:2.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:2 in?
Zechariah 8:2 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 8:2?
Zechariah 8:2 reads (KJVA): “Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.” 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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