And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.
People from far away places will come help build God's temple, and when that happens, you'll know for sure that the Lord sent me to you. But here's the thing, this will only happen if you actually listen to God and follow what he says.
God's promises come true when we actually follow through on our end of the deal.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet speaking to the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon and were in the midst of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after its destruction. This verse envisions people from distant lands coming to assist in the construction, symbolizing God's promise of restoration and the inclusion of Gentiles in His plan. It emphasizes that these events would only happen if the people diligently obeyed God's commands, highlighting the importance of covenant faithfulness during a time of national rebuilding.
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