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Zechariah 9:16

Zechariah 9:17 nasb — For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

NASB

"For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins."

— Zechariah 9:17, NASB

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Zechariah 9 — Context

14

Then the LORD will appear over them, And His arrow will go forth like lightning; And the Lord GOD will blow the trumpet, And will march in the storm winds of the south.

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The LORD of hosts will defend them. And they will devour and trample on the sling stones; And they will drink and be boisterous as with wine; And they will be filled like a sacrificial basin, Drenched like the corners of the altar.

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And the LORD their God will save them in that day As the flock of His people; For they are as the stones of a crown, Sparkling in His land.

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For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

Zechariah 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:17 say?
Zechariah 9:17 in the NASB reads: “For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.”
Where is Zechariah 9:17 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 17.
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 9:17.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:17 in?
Zechariah 9:17 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 9:17?
Zechariah 9:17 reads (NASB): “For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.” 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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