Zacarias 8:1-23, Provérbios 30:29-31, Salmos 144:1-15, Apocalipse 16:1-15 NVIPT

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:17

17. all these . . . I hate—therefore ye too ought to hate them. Religion consists in conformity to God's nature, that we should love what God loves and hate what God hates. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:18

18, 19. The prophet answers the query (Zechariah 7:3) as to the fast in the fifth month, by a reply applying to all their fasts: these are to be turned into days of rejoicing. So Jesus replied to His disciples when similarly consulting Him as to why fasting was not imposed by Him, as it was by John the Baptist. When the Sun of righteousness shines, tears are dried up (Zechariah 7:3- :). So hereafter (Zechariah 7:3- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:19

19. fast of . . . fourth month—On the fourth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, on the ninth day, Jerusalem was taken (Jeremiah 39:2; Jeremiah 52:6; Jeremiah 52:7). It was therefore made a fast day. fifth . . . seventh—(See on Zechariah 7:3; Zechariah 7:3- :). tenth—On the tenth month and tenth day, in the ninth year of Zedekiah, the siege began (Jeremiah 52:4). therefore love the truth—or, "only love." English Version is better. God's blessing covenanted to Israel is not made to... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:20

20. (Isaiah 2:3; Micah 4:2). Thus saith the Lord of hosts—a preface needed to assure the Jews, now disheartened by the perils surrounding them, and by the humble aspect of the temple. "Unlikely as what follows may seem to you, Jehovah of hosts, boundless in resources, saith it, therefore it shall be so." Just before Christ's coming, a feeling grew up among the heathen of the unsatisfactoriness of their systems of religion and philosophy; this disposed them favorably towards the religion of the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:21

21. Let us . . . I—manifesting zeal and love: converted themselves, they seek the conversion of others (Song of Solomon 1:4). To exhortation in general ("Let us go"), they add individual example ("I will go"). Or, the change from plural to singular implies that the general consent in religious earnestness leads each individual to decide for God. go speedily—literally, "go, going"; implying intense earnestness. pray—Hebrew, "entreat the face" (Song of Solomon 1:4- :); entreat His favor and grace. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:22

22. many . . . strong nations . . . in Jerusalem—In contrast to the few and weak Jews now building the temple and city, then such shall be their influence that many and strong nations shall come to worship Jehovah their God in Jerusalem (Isaiah 60:3; Isaiah 66:23). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:23

23. ten—a definite number for an indefinite. So in Leviticus 22:26; Numbers 14:22. of all languages of the nations—that is, of nations of all languages (compare Isaiah 66:18; Revelation 7:9). take hold of the skirt—a gesture of suppliant entreaty as to a superior. Compare Isaiah 3:6; Isaiah 4:1, on a different occasion. The Gentiles shall eagerly seek to share the religious privileges of the Jew. The skirt with a fringe and blue ribbon upon it (Numbers 15:38; Deuteronomy 22:12) was a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1

The Lord’s word came to Zechariah."The introductory formula lacks the words to me in the original, a fact which suggests that Zechariah was repeating words he had often spoken rather than expressing a new revelation." [Note: Baldwin, p. 149.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1-17

D. Israel’s restoration to God’s favor 8:1-17Chapter 8 not only contains two major messages from the Lord (Zechariah 8:1-23) but 10 minor messages, "a decalogue of divine words," [Note: Leupold, p. 141.] that make up the two major ones. Another writer believed there were seven oracles in this section. [Note: Waltke, p. 846.] "Thus says the Lord" introduces each of these minor messages (Zechariah 8:2-23) each of which contains a promise of future blessing for Israel. These short sayings may have... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:2

Almighty Yahweh had revealed that He was very jealous for the exclusive love and commitment of His people (cf. Zechariah 1:14). His loving jealousy burned within Him.". . . YHWH is a ’jealous God’ (Exodus 20:5), one who tolerates no rivals real or imaginary and who is zealous to protect His uniqueness and maintain the allegiance of His people to Himself alone. He is also jealous for His people, that is, He is protective of them against all who would challenge them or claim to be elect alongside... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:18

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:2

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