zechariah-8:21

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Zechariah 8:18-23

The Extent of the Messianic Influence v. 18. And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying, v. 19. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, The fast of the fourth month and the fast of the fifth and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth, special days of fasting and affliction which the Jews had observed during their captivity in memory of certain dark days in the history of their nation, Cf Zechariah 7:3, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness and cheerful feasts, festivals... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Zechariah 8:1-23

2. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE. THE QUESTION ANSWEREDA. General Promises and Precepts (Zechariah 8:1-17). B. Fasts shall become Festivals, and whole Nations be added to the Jews (Zechariah 8:18-23)Zechariah 8:01 And the word of Jehovah of Hosts came to me,1 saying,2 Thus saith Jehovah of Hosts,I am jealous2 for Zion with great jealousy,And with great fury I am jealous for her.3 Thus saith Jehovah, I am returned to Zion,And will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem;And Jerusalem shall be called the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Zechariah 8:18-23

the Nations Will Seek the God of Israel Zechariah 8:18-23 ; Zechariah 9:1-8 In his final answer the prophet gives a delightful picture of the future, which was on the eve of complete realization. So entirely would the memory of the past be obliterated that fateful anniversaries would soon fade from their minds. Indeed they would discover that their dark days had been the source and origin of their glad ones. In all subsequent ages, even when persecuting the Jews, the foremost nations have... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

The third answer was full of grace. It declared that God was jealous for Zion, that He had returned to it, and that therefore its prosperity was assured, notwithstanding that these people saw only the devastation which caused their lamentation. Because of the certainty of this restoration, the prophet appealed to the remnant to be strong and build, promising them in the name of Jehovah that instead of being a curse they would become a blessing. Reaffirming this divine intention to restore, the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

Further Prophecies of Zechariah (Zechariah 7:1 to Zechariah 8:23 ) These prophecies occur approximately two years after the previous ones demonstrating that Zechariah’s ministry continued. It would appear that the Temple is at least partly built and functioning. ANALYSIS OF THE SECOND SECTION. This second section (Zechariah 7:1 to Zechariah 8:23) divides up as follows: · Introduction (Zechariah 7:1-3). · ‘Then came the word of the LORD of Hosts to me saying ---’ (Zechariah 7:4). · ‘And the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:18-23

The Future is Bright for God’s People (Zechariah 8:18-23 ). Zechariah 8:18-19 ‘And the word of YHWH of Hosts came to me, saying, “Thus says YHWH of Hosts. The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and peace.” ’ Many sad incidents of the past were remembered in periods of fasting as men mourned what they had lost, but as we have learned... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:20-23

Zechariah 8:20-Isaiah : . The coming restoration and subsequent restoration of Judah, which will be so distinguished by the blessing of the Lord, that all nations will be desirous of having him for their God. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 8:21

The inhabitants of one city shall go to another; great was the zeal and forwardness of primitive converts to bring others into the church, and to acquaint them with the doctrine of Christ; and this is here foretold under the zeal and forwardness of the Jews to gather one another, and to ascend thus to the temple. Let us go speedily; in going let us go, set forth presently, hold on constantly and cheerfully, Isaiah 2:3; Micah 4:2. To seek the Lord of hosts; to call upon his name, entreat his... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 8:20-23

CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 8:20. Yet] Emphatic. People] shall be attracted to God’s house. Zechariah 8:21. Saying] Mutually appealing to one another. Speedily] Lit. go, going, implying intense earnestness and determination. I also] Prompt response. Zechariah 8:22. Many] in contrast to a few and weak Jews now engaged in God’s work. Zechariah 8:23. Ten] A definite for an indefinite number; denoting a great and complete multitude (Genesis 31:7; Leviticus 26:26; Numbers 14:22). For the figure cf.... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Zechariah 8:20-23

DISCOURSE: 1251THE CONNEXION BETWEEN THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS AND GENTILESZechariah 8:20-23. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: and the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of Hosts: I will go also. Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Thus saith... read more