Zechariah 8:7 web — Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;

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"Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;"

— Zechariah 8:7, World English Bible

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Zechariah 8 — Context

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Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Old men and old women will again dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

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The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in its streets."

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Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "If it is marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my eyes?" says Yahweh of Armies.

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Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;

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and I will bring them, and they will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and they will be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness."

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Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Let your hands be strong, you who hear in these days these words from the mouth of the prophets who were in the day that the foundation of the house of Yahweh of Armies was laid, even the temple, that it might be built.

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For before those days there was no wages for man, nor any wages for an animal; neither was there any peace to him who went out or came in, because of the adversary. For I set all men everyone against his neighbor.

Zechariah 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:7 say?
Zechariah 8:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;”
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 (WEB): “Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;” 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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