Zechariah 8:7 net — “The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asserts,‘I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west.

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"“The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asserts,‘I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west."

— Zechariah 8:7, NET Bible

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Zechariah 8 — Context

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Moreover, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says,‘Old men and women will once more live in the plazas of Jerusalem, each one leaning on a cane because of advanced age.

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And the streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing.

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And,’ says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,‘though such a thing may seem to be difficult in the opinion of the small community of those days, will it also appear difficult to me?’ asks the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

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“The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asserts,‘I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west.

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And I will bring them to settle within Jerusalem. They will be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and righteousness.’

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“The LORD of Heaven’s Armies also says,‘Gather strength, you who are listening to these words today from the mouths of the prophets who were there at the founding of the house of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, so that the temple might be built.

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Before that time there was no compensation for man or animal, nor was there any relief from adversity for those who came and went, because I had pitted everybody– each one– against everyone else.

Zechariah 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:7 say?
Zechariah 8:7 in the NET Bible reads: ““The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asserts,‘I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west.”
Where is Zechariah 8:7 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 7.
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 8:7.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:7 in?
Zechariah 8:7 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 8:7?
Zechariah 8:7 reads (NET): ““The LORD of Heaven’s Armies asserts,‘I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west.” 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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