KJV ORIGINAL
Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Where are your ancestors now? And those prophets who spoke God's words, are they still around forever?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Everyone passes away eventually, but God's truth outlasts every generation.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Zechariah was written around 520 BC, shortly after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, as they faced challenges in rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. In this verse, the prophet uses a rhetorical question to highlight the mortality of past generations and prophets, emphasizing that human life is fleeting while God's purposes remain. This serves as a warning to the returned exiles to learn from history and respond to God's call for repentance.
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