Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For this is what the LORD Almighty says: “After the Glorious One has sent me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye— New Living Translation After a period of glory, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies sent me against the nations who plundered you. For he said, “Anyone who harms you harms my most precious possession. English Standard Version For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye: Berean Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— King James Bible For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. New King James Version For thus says the LORD of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. New American Standard Bible For the LORD of armies says this: “After glory He has sent me against the nations that plunder you, for the one who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. NASB 1995 For thus says the LORD of hosts, “After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. NASB 1977 For thus says the LORD of hosts, “After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. Legacy Standard Bible For thus says Yahweh of hosts, “After glory He has sent me against the nations which have taken you as spoil, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. Amplified Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts, “After glory He has sent Me against the nations which plunder you—for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. Christian Standard Bible For the LORD of Armies says this: “In pursuit of his glory, he sent me against the nations plundering you, for whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the LORD of Hosts says this: “He has sent Me for His glory against the nations who are plundering you, for anyone who touches you touches the pupil of His eye. American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which plundered you; for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Contemporary English Version Then the glorious LORD All-Powerful ordered me to say to the nations that had raided and robbed Zion: Zion is as precious to the LORD as are his eyes. Whatever you do to Zion, you do to him. English Revised Version For thus saith the LORD of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies says: Afterwards, the Glory sent me to the nations who looted you. Whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye. Good News Translation Anyone who strikes you strikes what is most precious to me." So the LORD Almighty sent me with this message for the nations that had plundered his people: International Standard Version For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "In pursuit of glory I was sent to the nations who plundered you, because whoever injures you injures the pupil of my eye. Majority Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you?for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye? NET Bible For the LORD who rules over all says to me that for his own glory he has sent me to the nations that plundered you--for anyone who touches you touches the pupil of his eye. New Heart English Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts: 'For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Webster's Bible Translation For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me to the nations which wasted you: for he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of his eye. World English Bible For Yahweh of Armies says: ‘For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus said YHWH of Hosts: He has sent Me after glory to the nations who are spoiling you, "" For he who is coming against you, "" Is coming against the pupil of His eye. Young's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of Hosts: After honour He hath sent me unto the nations who are spoiling you, For he who is coming against you, Is coming against the daughter of His eye. Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of armies: After glory he sent me to the nations spoiling you: for he touching upon you touched the gate of his eye. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord of hosts: After the glory he hath sent me to the nations that have robbed you: for he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of my eye: Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord of hosts: After the glory, he has sent me to the Gentiles, which have despoiled you. For he who touches you, touches the pupil of my eye. New American Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts after the LORD’s glory had sent me, concerning the nations that have plundered you: Whoever strikes you strikes me directly in the eye. New Revised Standard Version For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thus says the LORD of hosts: After the glory he has sent me against the nations who plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: after the honor he has sent me against the nations that plunder you, and he who touches you touches the pupil of his eye OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the LORD of hosts who sent me after glory unto the nations which spoiled you: 'Surely, he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus saith the Lord Almighty; After the glory has he sent me to the nations that spoiled you: for he that touches you is as one that touches the apple of his eye. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Redemption of Zion…7“Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!” 8For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you— for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— 9I will surely wave My hand over them, so that they will become plunder for their own servants. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me.”… Cross References Isaiah 49:25-26 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. / I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye. Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Jeremiah 30:16 Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided. Isaiah 60:12 For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. Exodus 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. Psalm 91:11-12 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Revelation 3:9 As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. Treasury of Scripture For thus said the LORD of hosts; After the glory has he sent me to the nations which spoiled you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye. After. Zechariah 2:4,5 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: … Zechariah 1:15,16 And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction… Isaiah 60:7-14 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory… sent. Zechariah 2:9,11 For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me… Isaiah 48:15,16 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous… Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. the nations. 2 Kings 24:2 And the LORD sent against him bands of the Chaldees, and bands of the Syrians, and bands of the Moabites, and bands of the children of Ammon, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servants the prophets. Jeremiah 50:17,18 Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones… Jeremiah 51:34,35 Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out… for. Genesis 20:6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Psalm 105:13-15 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; … Acts 9:4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? the apple. Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Matthew 25:40,45 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me… Jump to Previous Apple Armies Daughter Dear Eye Glory Goods Honor Honored Honour Hosts Nations Plunder Plundered Spoiled Spoiling Surely Touches Toucheth Touching Wasted WayJump to Next Apple Armies Daughter Dear Eye Glory Goods Honor Honored Honour Hosts Nations Plunder Plundered Spoiled Spoiling Surely Touches Toucheth Touching Wasted WayZechariah 2 1. God, in the care of Jerusalem, sends to measure it.6. The redemption of Zion. 10. The promise of God's presence. For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: This phrase introduces a divine declaration, emphasizing the authority and power of God, often referred to as the "LORD of Hosts" or "Yahweh Sabaoth." This title underscores God's command over the heavenly armies and His sovereignty over all creation. It is a reminder of God's ultimate authority and His ability to fulfill His promises. This title is frequently used in prophetic literature to assert God's control over historical events and His protection of His people. After His Glory has sent Me: against the nations that have plundered you: for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over the heavenly armies. It underscores His ability to protect and deliver His people. 2. The Nations Refers to the Gentile nations that have oppressed and plundered Israel. Historically, this includes Babylon and other surrounding nations. 3. The Apple of His Eye A metaphor for something precious and highly valued. In this context, it refers to Israel as being cherished and protected by God. 4. Zechariah A prophet who conveyed God's messages to the Israelites during the post-exilic period, encouraging them with visions of restoration and divine protection. 5. The Glory This can be interpreted as the divine presence or the manifestation of God's power and majesty, which is involved in sending the messenger against the nations. Teaching Points God's Protective LoveGod values His people immensely, likening them to the "apple of His eye." This metaphor assures believers of God's intimate care and protection. Divine Justice God promises to act against those who harm His people. This serves as a reminder of His justice and the eventual vindication of His people. The Role of God's Glory The passage highlights the importance of God's glory in executing His plans. Believers are encouraged to seek and reflect His glory in their lives. Encouragement in Trials Just as Israel was assured of God's protection amidst oppression, believers today can find comfort in knowing that God is aware of their struggles and will act on their behalf. Value and Identity in Christ Understanding that we are precious to God can transform how we view ourselves and others, leading to a life of purpose and dignity.Verse 8. - After the glory hath he sent me. After glory (there is no article in the original), i.e. to win honour, hath Jehovah sent me - the superior angel who speaks. As the words, "thus saith the Lord," precede, we should have expected, "have I sent thee," but such change of persons, and indirect address, are common in Hebrew (comp. Zechariah 14:5). The angel is sent to get glory over the heathen by taking vengeance on them (comp. Exodus 14:18). Such judgments are often represented to be inflicted by angelic agency (Genesis 19:13; 2 Kings 19:35; Ezekiel 9.) The apple of his eye. The language is human. Israel is very precious to God; and they who vex and harass him are as they who hurt that which God prizes inestimably, and which a mere touch offends and injures. The word rendered "apple" is usually considered in mean "aperture," or "gate," the pupil being the entrance to the visual organ; but Dr. Wright regards it rather as a natural word of endearment, like the Latin, pupa, pupilla, indicating "a doll," "little maiden of the eye." Similar, though not identical, expressions occur in Deuteronomy 32:10; Proverbs 7:2; Psalm 17:8. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֣ה (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָאוֹת֒ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַר֮ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “After His glory כָּב֔וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness has sent me שְׁלָחַ֕נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the nations הַגּוֹיִ֖ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts that have plundered you— הַשֹּׁלְלִ֣ים (haš·šō·lə·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7997: To drop, strip, to plunder for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction whoever touches הַנֹּגֵ֣עַ (han·nō·ḡê·a‘) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike you בָּכֶ֔ם (bā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew touches נֹגֵ֖עַ (nō·ḡê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the apple בְּבָבַ֥ת (bə·ḇā·ḇaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 892: Something hollowed, pupil of the eye of His eye— עֵינֽוֹ׃ (‘ê·nōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links Zechariah 2:8 NIVZechariah 2:8 NLT Zechariah 2:8 ESV Zechariah 2:8 NASB Zechariah 2:8 KJV Zechariah 2:8 BibleApps.com Zechariah 2:8 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 2:8 Chinese Bible Zechariah 2:8 French Bible Zechariah 2:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 2:8 For thus says Yahweh of Armies: 'For (Zech. 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