Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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 ... Audio Bible 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! Treasury of Scripture And the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying, Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Hosts WordJump to Next Almighty Armies Hosts WordZechariah 8 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, This phrase introduces a divine message delivered to the prophet Zechariah. The "word of the LORD" signifies a direct communication from God, emphasizing the authority and importance of the message. The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's sovereignty and power, often associated with His command over heavenly armies. This title is frequently used in prophetic literature to highlight God's ability to fulfill His promises and execute judgment or deliverance. The phrase "came to me" indicates a personal revelation to Zechariah, a common occurrence for prophets who served as intermediaries between God and His people. This communication is part of a series of messages in Zechariah, a post-exilic prophet who encouraged the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the rebuilding of the temple. The context of this message is one of hope and restoration, as God reassures His people of His continued presence and future blessings. This phrase sets the stage for the subsequent promises of joy and prosperity, reflecting God's covenant faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet of the post-exilic period, Zechariah was instrumental in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian exile. His prophecies often focus on the restoration and future glory of Jerusalem. 2. The LORD of Hosts This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His authority and ability to fulfill His promises. 3. Jerusalem The central place of worship and the heart of Jewish identity, Jerusalem is often symbolic of God's presence and His covenant with His people. 4. The Word of the LORD This phrase indicates divine revelation, a message directly from God to His people through the prophet. 5. Post-Exilic Period The historical context of Zechariah's prophecy, a time when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian exile and rebuilding their community and religious life. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessGod's title as "LORD of Hosts" reminds us of His ultimate control and faithfulness to His promises. We can trust Him to fulfill His word in our lives. The Importance of Divine Revelation Just as Zechariah received the word of the LORD, we should seek God's guidance through Scripture and prayer, valuing His revelation in our daily lives. Restoration and Hope The context of Zechariah's message is one of hope and restoration. In our own lives, we can find encouragement that God is always working to restore and renew us. Community and Worship The rebuilding of the temple was central to the Jewish community's identity. Similarly, we should prioritize our spiritual community and worship as central to our faith journey. Obedience to God's Call Zechariah's role as a prophet required obedience to God's call. We are also called to listen and respond to God's direction in our lives.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 wordדְּבַר־ (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 Links Zechariah 8:18 NIVZechariah 8:18 NLT Zechariah 8:18 ESV Zechariah 8:18 NASB Zechariah 8:18 KJV Zechariah 8:18 BibleApps.com Zechariah 8:18 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 8:18 Chinese Bible Zechariah 8:18 French Bible Zechariah 8:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:18 The word of Yahweh of Armies came (Zech. 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