Zechariah 8:7
What does Zechariah 8:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Zechariah 8:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949This is what the Lord of armies has said: See, I will be the saviour of my people from the east country, and from the west country;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am saving My people from the land of the rising, And from the land of the going in, of the sun,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will save my people from the land of the east, and from the land of the going down of the sun.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country;
Context
v.6Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith Jehovah of hosts.
v.7This passage
v.8and I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 27:12
And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will beat off his fruit from the flood of the River unto the brook of Egypt; and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel.
- Amos 9:14
And I will bring back the captivity of my people Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
- Psalms 113:3
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same Jehovah’s name is to be praised.
- Romans 11:25
For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;
- Isaiah 11:11
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord will set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, that shall remain, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
- Isaiah 43:5
Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Zechariah 8
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Zechariah 8.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Honesty
Biblical honesty means living truthfully in word and deed, reflecting God’s character in all aspects of life and interactions.
Topic
Bible Verses About Lying
Discover what the Bible says about the deceitful practice of lying and its impact on our lives and relationships.
Topic
Bible Verses About Truthfulness
Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, God’s Word consistently upholds truthfulness as a foundational virtue for His people.