Zechariah 8:18
New International Version
The word of the LORD Almighty came to me.

New Living Translation
Here is another message that came to me from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

English Standard Version
And the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying,

King James Bible
And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD of armies came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me (Zechariah), saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD of Armies came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me: “

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah of hosts came unto me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD All-Powerful told me to say:

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD of Armies spoke his word to me again.

Good News Translation
The LORD Almighty gave this message to Zechariah:

International Standard Version
Once again this message from the LORD come to me:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying,

NET Bible
The word of the LORD who rules over all came to me as follows:

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD of hosts came to me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

World English Bible
The word of Yahweh of Armies came to me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH of Hosts to me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah of Hosts unto me, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah of armies will be to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying:

New American Bible
The word of the LORD of hosts came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts was upon me, saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord Almighty came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Restoration of Jerusalem
17do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. 18Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying, 19“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”…

Cross References
Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Jeremiah 31:12-13
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 65:18-19
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.

Jeremiah 33:9-11
So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it. / This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Psalm 126:1-3
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. / Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Psalm 30:11-12
You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, / that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Isaiah 12:1-3
In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

John 16:20-22
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. / A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. / So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!


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1. The restoration of Jerusalem.
9. They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them.
16. Good works are required of them.
18. Joy and blessing are promised.














Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying
Then
The word "Then" indicates a continuation or a sequence of events. In the context of Zechariah, this suggests that the message being delivered is part of a larger narrative or series of revelations. It connects this verse to the preceding passages, emphasizing the ongoing communication between God and the prophet Zechariah. This continuity is crucial in understanding the unfolding of God's plans and promises to His people.

the word
In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which signifies not just a spoken word but an active, dynamic force. In the biblical context, the "word" of God is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks the world into existence. Here, it underscores the authority and effectiveness of God's communication, which is not merely informative but transformative.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God. This name is often associated with God's covenantal faithfulness and His eternal, unchanging nature. It reminds the reader of God's sovereignty and His intimate relationship with His people, Israel. The use of "LORD" here assures the audience of the divine origin and reliability of the message.

of Hosts
"Hosts" refers to "Tzevaot" in Hebrew, meaning armies or multitudes. This title for God, "LORD of Hosts," emphasizes His supreme command over the heavenly armies and all creation. It portrays God as a mighty warrior and protector, reinforcing His ability to fulfill His promises and defend His people against any adversary.

came to me
The phrase "came to me" indicates a personal and direct communication from God to Zechariah. This personal encounter highlights the role of the prophet as a chosen vessel through whom God reveals His will. It also underscores the accessibility of God, who reaches out to His servants to convey His messages.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the divine message. It prepares the reader for the revelation that follows, emphasizing that what is about to be communicated is not of human origin but is a direct utterance from God. This sets the stage for the authoritative and prophetic nature of the message that Zechariah is about to deliver.

Verses 18-23. - § 6. Here follows the direct answer to the question originally proposed. The fasts should be turned into joyful festivals, former calamities being forgotten. Then the change extending its influence, the heathen shall worship the God of Israel, and esteem it an honour to be received into fellowship with the Jewish nation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

came
וַיְהִ֛י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me,
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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