Zechariah 8:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD who rules everything spoke to me again and said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God wasn't done talking, he had more to say.

📚 Historical Context

Zechariah was a prophet in ancient Israel who ministered around 520 BC to the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon and were struggling to rebuild their temple and community. This verse introduces a direct message from God, emphasizing His ongoing communication with His people through prophets like Zechariah during a time of restoration and renewal. It fits into a broader context of prophecies that offered hope and correction to encourage faithfulness.

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