Zechariah 8:15

15 “so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.

Zechariah 8:15 in Other Translations

15 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

15 so again have I purposed in these days to bring good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah; fear not.

15 But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid.

15 at this time I've decided to bless Jerusalem and the country of Judah. Don't be afraid.

15 so again have I thought in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

15 So now I have again made plans, but this time to do good to Jerusalem and the people of Judah. Don't be afraid.

15 "so I have resolved again in these days to do what is good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Don't be afraid.

15 But now I plan to do good things to Jerusalem and Judah again. So do not be afraid.

Zechariah 8:15 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 8:15

So again
Or "so I am returned" ^F14, as in ( Zechariah 8:3 ) : have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem, and to the
house of Judah;
by bestowing the above mentioned blessings on them; and as Jehovah has thought, so it comes to pass, and as he has purposed, so it stands; whatever he determines shall be, as for evil, so for good, ( Isaiah 14:24 ) : fear ye not;
as in ( Zechariah 8:13 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F14 (ytbv Nk) "sic conversus sum", Pagninus, Montanus, Calvin; "ita conversus", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "reversus sum", Burkius.

Zechariah 8:15 In-Context

13 Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse among the nations, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.”

14 This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,” says the LORD Almighty,

15 “so now I have determined to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.

16 These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;

17 do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the LORD.

Cross References

• 1. ver 13; S Jeremiah 29:11; Micah 7:18-20
• 2. Jeremiah 31:28; Jeremiah 32:42