Zechariah 8:15

Zechariah 8:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.
• English Standard Version (ESV)so again have I purposed in these days to bring good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear not.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So again in these days I am determined to do good To Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear.
• New Living Translation (NLT)But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid.

Context of Zechariah 8:15

13Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse among the nations, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” 14This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,” says the Lord Almighty, “so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid. 16These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; 17do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.

Zechariah 8:15 word by word

כֵּ֣ן שַׁ֤בְתִּי זָמַ֙מְתִּי֙ בַּיָּמִ֣ים הָאֵ֔לֶּה לְהֵיטִ֥יב אֶת־יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם וְאֶת־בֵּ֣ית יְהוּדָ֑ה אַל־תִּירָֽאוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• So againשׁוּבshûb · to return: againH7725
• have I thoughtזָמַםzâmam · to planH2161
• in these daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• to do wellיָטַבyâţab · be goodH3190
• unto Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵםyerûshâlaim yerûshâlayim · JerusalemH3389
• and to the houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
• of Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
• fearיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372

Cross-references for Zechariah 8:15

• Jeremiah 29:11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
• Jeremiah 32:42“This is what the Lord says: As I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will give them all the prosperity I have promised them.
• Micah 4:10Writhe in agony, Daughter Zion, like a woman in labor, for now you must leave the city to camp in the open field. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued. There the Lord will redeem you out of the hand of your enemies.
• Micah 7:18Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
• Zechariah 8:13Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse among the nations, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.”
• Isaiah 43:1But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
• Zephaniah 3:16On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.
• Luke 12:32“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Commentaries on Zechariah 8:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15So have I turned and purposed in these days to do well unto Jerusalem - Dionysius: “God, to be better understood, speaketh with the feelings and after the manner of men, although, in the passionless and unchangeable God, there is no provocation to anger, nor turning, implying change in Himself.” So He says by Jeremiah, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil” Jeremiah 29:11. And, with the same…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-17Verses 9-17 Those only who lay their hands to the plough of duty, shall have them strengthened with the promises of mercy: those who avoid their fathers' faults have the curse turned into a blessing. Those who believed the promises, were to show their faith by their works, and to wait the fulfilment. When God is displeased, he can cause trade to decay, and set every man against his neighbour; but when he returns in mercy, all is happy and prosperous…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-15resolved: Repeating this word emphasizes God's control in judging Israel's sin and later blessing them.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-232. jealous for Zion--(Zec 1:14). with great fury--against her oppressors.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Zechariah 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings