Zechariah 7:8
New International Version
And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah:

New Living Translation
Then this message came to Zechariah from the LORD:

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

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

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

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

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

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah saying,

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

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to Zechariah:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to Zechariah: “

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to Zechariah. He said,

Good News Translation
The LORD gave this message to Zechariah:

International Standard Version
This message from the LORD came to Zechariah again:

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

NET Bible
Again the word of the LORD came to Zechariah:

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying,

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

World English Bible
Yahweh’s word came to Zechariah, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to Zechariah, saying,

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

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

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

New American Bible
The word of the LORD came to Zechariah:

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

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

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

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Call to Justice and Mercy
7Are these not the words that the LORD proclaimed through the earlier prophets, when Jerusalem and its surrounding towns were populous and prosperous, and the Negev and the foothills were inhabited?’ ” 8Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying, 9“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.…

Cross References
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

Jeremiah 22:3
This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place.

Amos 5:14-15
Seek good, not evil, so that you may live. And the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be with you, as you have claimed. / Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Isaiah 58:6-7
Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Jeremiah 7:5-7
For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another, / if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm, / then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Proverbs 21:3
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Psalm 82:3-4
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.

Ezekiel 18:7-9
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. / He does not engage in usury or take excess interest, but he withholds his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between men. / He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD.


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Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying,
This phrase indicates a divine revelation, a common occurrence in the prophetic books of the Old Testament. The phrase "the word of the LORD" signifies a direct communication from God, emphasizing the authority and importance of the message. Zechariah, a post-exilic prophet, received this word during a time when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian exile and rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. This context is crucial as it reflects a period of spiritual renewal and reformation. The phrase underscores the role of prophets as God's messengers, a theme consistent throughout the Bible, as seen in the ministries of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The divine communication often served to guide, correct, or encourage the people of Israel. In the broader biblical narrative, this phrase connects to the concept of God's ongoing revelation to humanity, culminating in the ultimate revelation through Jesus Christ, as noted in Hebrews 1:1-2.
Persons / Places / Events
1. Zechariah
A prophet of the post-exilic period, Zechariah was instrumental in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the temple and renew their covenant with God. His prophecies often focused on themes of repentance and future hope.

2. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates His will and guidance to His people through the prophets.

3. The Jewish Remnant
The group of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. They were the primary audience of Zechariah's prophecies.

4. Jerusalem
The central place of worship and the political heart of Israel, which was in the process of being rebuilt during Zechariah's ministry.

5. The Word of the LORD
This phrase signifies divine revelation, emphasizing the authority and truth of the message delivered by the prophet.
Teaching Points
The Authority of God's Word
God's word, as delivered through the prophets, carries divine authority and demands our attention and obedience. We must prioritize listening to and applying God's word in our lives.

The Call to Justice and Mercy
Zechariah's message emphasizes the importance of justice and mercy. As believers, we are called to reflect God's character by advocating for justice and showing compassion to others.

Repentance and Renewal
The context of Zechariah's message is a call to repentance and spiritual renewal. We should regularly examine our lives, repent of sin, and seek to align ourselves with God's will.

Community and Restoration
The rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple symbolizes the restoration of community and worship. We should actively participate in building and restoring our faith communities.

Listening to God's Voice
Just as Zechariah received the word of the LORD, we must cultivate a heart that listens for God's voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit.Verses 8-14. - § 8. The people are further reminded that they had been disobedient in old time, and had been punished by exile. Verse 8. - Unto Zechariah. The prophet speaks of himself in the third person, as in Zechariah 1:1. A further explanation of God's answer is next given. Some critics suppose that this verse is an interpolation, and that vers. 9, 10 are "the words" referred to in ver. 7.

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

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

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Zechariah,
זְכַרְיָ֖ה (zə·ḵar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites

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


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