Zechariah 2:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what the LORD who rules everything says: After his glory, he sent me to deal with the nations that hurt you. Because anyone who messes with you is literally poking God in the eye.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're so precious to God that hurting you is like hurting him directly.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Zechariah wrote to the Jewish community in Jerusalem who had returned from Babylonian exile, around 520-518 BCE. His message aimed to encourage them to resume rebuilding the temple and to offer hope for Jerusalem's future restoration and divine protection amidst their struggles.

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