Zechariah 9:3 bbe — And Tyre made for herself a strong place, and got together silver like dust and the best gold like the earth of the str…

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"And Tyre made for herself a strong place, and got together silver like dust and the best gold like the earth of the streets."

— Zechariah 9:3, Bible in Basic English

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Zechariah 9 — Context

A word of the Lord: The Lord has come to the land of Hadrach, and Damascus is his resting-place: for the towns of Aram are the Lord's,

As well as Hamath, which is by its limit, and Tyre and Zidon, because they are very wise.

And Tyre made for herself a strong place, and got together silver like dust and the best gold like the earth of the streets.

See, the Lord will take away her heritage, overturning her power in the sea; and she will be burned up with fire.

Ashkelon will see it with fear, and Gaza, bent with pain; and Ekron, for her hope will be shamed: and the king will be cut off from Gaza, and Ashkelon will be unpeopled.

And a mixed people will be living in Ashdod, and I will have the pride of the Philistines cut off.

Zechariah 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:3 say?

Zechariah 9:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Tyre made for herself a strong place, and got together silver like dust and the best gold like the earth of the streets.”

Where is Zechariah 9:3 in the Bible?

Zechariah 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 3.

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 9:3.

What translation should I read Zechariah 9:3 in?

Zechariah 9:3 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 9:3?

Zechariah 9:3 reads (BBE): “And Tyre made for herself a strong place, and got together silver like dust and the best gold like the earth of the streets.” 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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