Zechariah 8:9
The Scripture
(9) Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the people of Judah are warned that their idolatry and neglect of God will bring disaster, and God declares that He will punish them for their iniquities. He also promises that He will bring a day of restoration when they turn back to Him and follow His laws. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the hope of divine mercy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zechariah 8:13Zechariah 8:18Joshua 1:6Joshua 1:8I Chronicles 22:13I Chronicles 28:20Isaiah 35:4Haggai 2:4Haggai 2:5Haggai 2:6Haggai 2:7Haggai 2:8
Related verses (shared words)
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