KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God was seriously upset with your ancestors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Your family's past mistakes don't have to be your future.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Zechariah addressed the Jewish community who had returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile around 520 BCE. It was written to encourage the returned exiles to complete the rebuilding of the temple and to renew their commitment to God, warning against the disobedience of previous generations.
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