CONTINUATION OF THE SUBJECT IN THE SEVENTH CHAPTER. After urging them to obedience by the fate of their fathers, he urges them to it by promises of coming prosperity. (Zec. 8:1-23) jealous for Zion-- (Zac 1:14). with …
1Vino a mí palabra de Jehová de los ejércitos, diciendo:
2Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Celé a Sion con gran celo, y con gran ira la celé.
3Así dice Jehová: Yo he restaurado a Sion, y moraré en medio de Jerusalén; y Jerusalén se llamará Ciudad de la Verdad, y el monte de Jehová de los ejércitos, Monte de Santidad.
4Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Aún han de morar ancianos y ancianas en las calles de Jerusalén, cada cual con bordón en su mano por la multitud de los días.
5Y las calles de la ciudad estarán llenas de muchachos y muchachas que jugarán en ellas.
6Así dice Jehová de los ejércitos: Si esto parecerá maravilloso a los ojos del remanente de este pueblo en aquellos días, ¿también será maravilloso delante de mis ojos? dice Jehová de los ejércitos.
7Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: He aquí, yo salvo a mi pueblo de la tierra del oriente, y de la tierra donde se pone el sol;
8y los traeré, y habitarán en medio de Jerusalén; y me serán por pueblo, y yo seré a ellos por Dios en verdad y en justicia.
9Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Esfuércense vuestras manos, los que oís en estos días estas palabras de la boca de los profetas, desde el día que se echó el cimiento a la casa de Jehová de los ejércitos, para edificar el templo.
10Porque antes de estos días no ha habido paga de hombre ni paga de bestia, ni hubo paz para el que salía ni para el que entraba, a causa del enemigo; y yo dejé a todos los hombres cada cual contra su compañero.
11Mas ahora no lo haré con el remanente de este pueblo como en aquellos días pasados, dice Jehová de los ejércitos.
12Porque habrá simiente de paz; la vid dará su fruto, y dará su producto la tierra, y los cielos darán su rocío; y haré que el remanente de este pueblo posea todo esto.
13Y sucederá que como fuisteis maldición entre las naciones, oh casa de Judá y casa de Israel, así os salvaré y seréis bendición. No temáis, mas esfuércense vuestras manos.
14Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Como pensé haceros mal cuando vuestros padres me provocaron a ira, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, y no me arrepentí,
15así al contrario he pensado hacer bien a Jerusalén y a la casa de Judá en estos días; no temáis.
16Estas son las cosas que habéis de hacer: Hablad verdad cada cual con su prójimo; juzgad según la verdad y lo conducente a la paz en vuestras puertas.
17Y ninguno de vosotros piense mal en su corazón contra su prójimo, ni améis el juramento falso; porque todas estas son cosas que aborrezco, dice Jehová.
18Vino a mí palabra de Jehová de los ejércitos, diciendo:
19Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: El ayuno del cuarto mes, el ayuno del quinto, el ayuno del séptimo, y el ayuno del décimo, se convertirán para la casa de Judá en gozo y alegría, y en festivas solemnidades. Amad, pues, la verdad y la paz.
20Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Aún vendrán pueblos, y habitantes de muchas ciudades;
21y vendrán los habitantes de una ciudad a otra, y dirán: Vamos a implorar el favor de Jehová, y a buscar a Jehová de los ejércitos. Yo también iré.
22Y vendrán muchos pueblos y fuertes naciones a buscar a Jehová de los ejércitos en Jerusalén, y a implorar el favor de Jehová.
23Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: En aquellos días acontecerá que diez hombres de las naciones de toda lengua tomarán del manto a un judío, diciendo: Iremos con vosotros, porque hemos oído que Dios está con vosotros.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. I am returned--that is, I am determined to return. My decree to that effect is gone forth.
I am returned--that is, I am determined to return. My decree to that effect is gone forth.
Jerusalem . . . city of truth--that is, faithful to her God, who is the God of truth (Isa 1:21, Isa 1:26; Joh 17:17). Never yet fully fulfilled, therefore still to be so.
the mountain of the Lord-- (Isa 2:2-3).
holy mountain-- (Jer 31:23).
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II. So tranquil and prosperous shall the nation be that wars shall no longer prematurely cut off the …
So tranquil and prosperous shall the nation be that wars shall no longer prematurely cut off the people: men and women shall reach advanced ages. The promise of long life was esteemed one of the greatest blessings in the Jewish theocracy with its temporal rewards of obedience (Exo 20:12; Deu 4:40). Hence this is a leading feature in millennial blessedness (Isa 65:20, Isa 65:22).
for very age--literally, "for multitude of days."
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III. boys and girls playing--implying security and a numerous progeny, accounted a leading blessing am…
boys and girls playing--implying security and a numerous progeny, accounted a leading blessing among the Jews. Contrast Jer 6:11; Jer 9:21.
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IV. However impossible these things just promised by Me seem to you, they are not so with God. The "r…
However impossible these things just promised by Me seem to you, they are not so with God. The "remnant" that had returned from the captivity, beholding the city desolate and the walls and houses in ruins, could hardly believe what God promised. The expression "remnant" glances at their ingratitude in rating so low God's power, though they had experienced it so "marvellously" displayed in their restoration. A great source of unbelief is, men "limit" God's power by their own (Psa 78:19-20, Psa 78:41).
these days--"of small things" (Zac 4:10), when such great things promised seemed incredible. MAURER, after JEROME, translates, "in those days"; that is, if the thing which I promised to do in those days, seems "marvellous," &c.
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V. save my people from . . . east . . . west--that is, from every region (compare Psa 50:1; the "Wes…
save my people from . . . east . . . west--that is, from every region (compare Psa 50:1; the "West" is literally, "the going down of the sun") to which they are scattered; they are now found especially in countries west of Jerusalem. The dispersion under Nebuchadnezzar was only to the east, namely, to Babylonia. The restoration, including a spiritual return to God (Zac 8:8), here foretold, must therefore be still future (Isa 11:11-12; Isa 43:5-6; Eze 37:21; Amo 9:14-15; also Zac 13:9; Jer 30:22; Jer 31:1, Jer 31:33).
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VI. in truth--in good faith, both on their side and Mine: God being faithful to His everlasting coven…
in truth--in good faith, both on their side and Mine: God being faithful to His everlasting covenant and enabling them by His Spirit to be faithful to Him.
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VII. All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises …
All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises all blessings, as an encouragement to energy in the work.
hands . . . strong--be of courageous mind (Sa2 16:21), not merely in building, but in general, as having such bright prospects (Zac 8:13, &c.).
these days--the time that had elapsed between the prophet's having spoken "these words" and the time (Zac 8:10; compare Hag 2:15-19) when they set about in earnest restoring the temple.
the prophets--Haggai and Zechariah himself (Ezr 5:1-2). The same prophets who promised prosperity at the foundation of the temple, now promised still greater blessings hereafter.
VIII
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VIII. before these days--before the time in which ye again proceeded with the building of the temple (Z…
before these days--before the time in which ye again proceeded with the building of the temple (Zac 8:9), namely, at the time that the temple lay neglected.
no hire for man . . . beast--that is, no produce of the field to repay the labor of man and beast on it (Hag 1:6, Hag 1:9-10; Hag 2:16).
neither . . . peace to him that went out or came in-- (Ch2 15:5). No one could in safety do his business at home or abroad, in the city or in the country, whether going or returning.
because of the affliction--so sorely pressed were they by the foe outside. MAURER translates, "Because of the foe" (Ezr 4:1).
every one against . . . neighbour--There was internal discord, as well as foes from without.
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IX. "But now that the temple has been built, I will not do as I had formerly done to those who return…
"But now that the temple has been built, I will not do as I had formerly done to those who returned from Babylon" [JEROME]. Henceforth I will bless you.
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X. seed . . . prosperous--that is, shall not fair to yield abundantly (Hos 2:21-22; Hag 2:19). Contr…
seed . . . prosperous--that is, shall not fair to yield abundantly (Hos 2:21-22; Hag 2:19). Contrast with this verse Hag 1:6, Hag 1:9-11; Hag 2:16.
dew--especially beneficial in hot countries where rain is rare.
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XI. a curse--As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a …
a curse--As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours (Jer 24:9; Jer 29:18); so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah (Gen 48:20). Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations (Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20). The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.
XII
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XII. I thought--I determined.
I thought--I determined.
you--that is, your fathers, with whom ye are one; the Jewish Church of all ages being regarded as an organic whole (compare Hag 2:5; Mat 23:31-32).
repented not--I changed not My purpose, because they changed not their mind (Ch2 36:16). With the froward God shows Himself froward (Psa 18:26). If the threatened punishment has been so unchangeably inflicted, much more will God surely give the promised blessing, which is so much more consonant to His nature (Jer 31:28).
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XIII. The promised blessings are connected with obedience. God's covenanted grace will lead those truly…
The promised blessings are connected with obedience. God's covenanted grace will lead those truly blessed by it to holiness, not licentiousness.
truth to . . . neighbour--not that the truth should not be spoken to foreigners too; but He makes it an aggravation of their sin, that they spared not even their brethren. Besides, and above all outward ordinances (Zac 7:3), God requires truth and justice.
judgment of . . . peace--Equitable decisions tend to allay feuds and produce peace.
gates--the place where courts of judicature in the East were held.
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XIV. all these . . . I hate--therefore ye too ought to hate them. Religion consists in conformity to G…
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.
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XV. The prophet answers the query (Zac 7:3) as to the fast in the fifth month, by a reply applying to…
The prophet answers the query (Zac 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 (Mat 9:15). So hereafter (Isa 35:10).
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16. fast of . . . fourth month--On the fourth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, on the …
fast of . . . fourth month--On the fourth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, on the ninth day, Jerusalem was taken (Jer 39:2; Jer 52:6-7). It was therefore made a fast day.
fifth . . . seventh--(See on Zac 7:3; Zac 7:5).
tenth--On the tenth month and tenth day, in the ninth year of Zedekiah, the siege began (Jer 52:4).
therefore love the truth--or, "only love." English Version is better. God's blessing covenanted to Israel is not made to depend on Israel's goodness: but Israel's goodness should follow as the consequence of God's gracious promises (Zac 8:16-17; Zac 7:9-10). God will bless, but not those who harden themselves in sin.
17
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17. (Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2).
(Isa 2:3; Mic 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 Jew, so that proselytes embraced the worship of Jehovah from various parts of Asia; these again were predisposed to embrace Christianity when it was preached to them (Act 2:9-12, Act 2:41). But the full accomplishment of the conversion of the Gentiles foretold here is reserved till "Jerusalem" (Zac 8:22) becomes the center of Christianized Jewry (Rom 11:12, Rom 11:15).
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18. Let us . . . I--manifesting zeal and love: converted themselves, they seek the conversion of othe…
Let us . . . I--manifesting zeal and love: converted themselves, they seek the conversion of others (Sol 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" (Zac 7:2); entreat His favor and grace.
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19. many . . . strong nations . . . in Jerusalem--In contrast to the few and weak Jews now building t…
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 (Isa 60:3; Isa 66:23).
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20. ten--a definite number for an indefinite. So in Lev 22:26; Num 14:22.
ten--a definite number for an indefinite. So in Lev 22:26; Num 14:22.
of all languages of the nations--that is, of nations of all languages (compare Isa 66:18; Rev 7:9).
take hold of the skirt--a gesture of suppliant entreaty as to a superior. Compare Isa 3:6; Isa 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 (Num 15:38; Deu 22:12) was a distinguishing badge of a Jew.
God is with you--the effect produced on unbelievers in entering the assemblies of the Church (Co1 14:25). But primarily, that produced on the nations in witnessing the deliverance of the Jews by Cyrus. Finally, that to be produced on the nations by the future grand interposition of Messiah in behalf of His people.
Written long after the previous portions of the book, whence arise the various features which have been made grounds for attacking their authenticity, notwithstanding the testimony of the Septuagint and of the compilers of the Jewish canon in their favor. See Introduction.
ALEXANDER'S CONQUESTS IN SYRIA (Zac 9:1-8). GOD'S PEOPLE SAFE BECAUSE HER COMETH LOWLY, BUT A SAVIOUR (Zac 9:9-10). THE MACCABEAN DELIVERANCE A TYPE THEREOF (Zac 9:11-17).
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Zechariah — Capítulo 8
CONTINUATION OF THE SUBJECT IN THE SEVENTH CHAPTER. After urging them to obedience by the fate of their fathers, he urges them to it by promises of coming prosperity. (Zec. 8:1-23) jealous for Zion-- (Zac 1:14). with …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Vino a mí palabra de Jehová de los ejércitos, diciendo:
2Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Celé a Sion con gran celo, y con gran ira la celé.
3Así dice Jehová: Yo he restaurado a Sion, y moraré en medio de Jerusalén; y Jerusalén se llamará Ciudad de la Verdad, y el monte de Jehová de los ejércitos, Monte de Santidad.
4Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Aún han de morar ancianos y ancianas en las calles de Jerusalén, cada cual con bordón en su mano por la multitud de los días.
5Y las calles de la ciudad estarán llenas de muchachos y muchachas que jugarán en ellas.
6Así dice Jehová de los ejércitos: Si esto parecerá maravilloso a los ojos del remanente de este pueblo en aquellos días, ¿también será maravilloso delante de mis ojos? dice Jehová de los ejércitos.
7Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: He aquí, yo salvo a mi pueblo de la tierra del oriente, y de la tierra donde se pone el sol;
8y los traeré, y habitarán en medio de Jerusalén; y me serán por pueblo, y yo seré a ellos por Dios en verdad y en justicia.
9Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Esfuércense vuestras manos, los que oís en estos días estas palabras de la boca de los profetas, desde el día que se echó el cimiento a la casa de Jehová de los ejércitos, para edificar el templo.
10Porque antes de estos días no ha habido paga de hombre ni paga de bestia, ni hubo paz para el que salía ni para el que entraba, a causa del enemigo; y yo dejé a todos los hombres cada cual contra su compañero.
11Mas ahora no lo haré con el remanente de este pueblo como en aquellos días pasados, dice Jehová de los ejércitos.
12Porque habrá simiente de paz; la vid dará su fruto, y dará su producto la tierra, y los cielos darán su rocío; y haré que el remanente de este pueblo posea todo esto.
13Y sucederá que como fuisteis maldición entre las naciones, oh casa de Judá y casa de Israel, así os salvaré y seréis bendición. No temáis, mas esfuércense vuestras manos.
14Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Como pensé haceros mal cuando vuestros padres me provocaron a ira, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, y no me arrepentí,
15así al contrario he pensado hacer bien a Jerusalén y a la casa de Judá en estos días; no temáis.
16Estas son las cosas que habéis de hacer: Hablad verdad cada cual con su prójimo; juzgad según la verdad y lo conducente a la paz en vuestras puertas.
17Y ninguno de vosotros piense mal en su corazón contra su prójimo, ni améis el juramento falso; porque todas estas son cosas que aborrezco, dice Jehová.
18Vino a mí palabra de Jehová de los ejércitos, diciendo:
19Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: El ayuno del cuarto mes, el ayuno del quinto, el ayuno del séptimo, y el ayuno del décimo, se convertirán para la casa de Judá en gozo y alegría, y en festivas solemnidades. Amad, pues, la verdad y la paz.
20Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Aún vendrán pueblos, y habitantes de muchas ciudades;
21y vendrán los habitantes de una ciudad a otra, y dirán: Vamos a implorar el favor de Jehová, y a buscar a Jehová de los ejércitos. Yo también iré.
22Y vendrán muchos pueblos y fuertes naciones a buscar a Jehová de los ejércitos en Jerusalén, y a implorar el favor de Jehová.
23Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: En aquellos días acontecerá que diez hombres de las naciones de toda lengua tomarán del manto a un judío, diciendo: Iremos con vosotros, porque hemos oído que Dios está con vosotros.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 3
I. I am returned--that is, I am determined to return. My decree to that effect is gone forth.
Versículo 4
II. So tranquil and prosperous shall the nation be that wars shall no longer prematurely cut off the …
Versículo 5
III. boys and girls playing--implying security and a numerous progeny, accounted a leading blessing am…
Versículo 6
IV. However impossible these things just promised by Me seem to you, they are not so with God. The "r…
Versículo 7
V. save my people from . . . east . . . west--that is, from every region (compare Psa 50:1; the "Wes…
Versículo 8
VI. in truth--in good faith, both on their side and Mine: God being faithful to His everlasting coven…
Versículo 9
VII. All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises …
Versículo 10
VIII. before these days--before the time in which ye again proceeded with the building of the temple (Z…
Versículo 11
IX. "But now that the temple has been built, I will not do as I had formerly done to those who return…
Versículo 12
X. seed . . . prosperous--that is, shall not fair to yield abundantly (Hos 2:21-22; Hag 2:19). Contr…
Versículo 13
XI. a curse--As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a …
Versículo 14
XII. I thought--I determined.
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XIII. The promised blessings are connected with obedience. God's covenanted grace will lead those truly…
Versículo 17
XIV. all these . . . I hate--therefore ye too ought to hate them. Religion consists in conformity to G…
Versículo 18
XV. The prophet answers the query (Zac 7:3) as to the fast in the fifth month, by a reply applying to…
Versículo 19
16. fast of . . . fourth month--On the fourth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, on the …
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17. (Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2).
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18. Let us . . . I--manifesting zeal and love: converted themselves, they seek the conversion of othe…
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19. many . . . strong nations . . . in Jerusalem--In contrast to the few and weak Jews now building t…
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20. ten--a definite number for an indefinite. So in Lev 22:26; Num 14:22.