Zechariah 8:2-3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Zechariah 8:3

"Thus saith Jehovah: I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called the city of truth; and the mountain of Jehovah of hosts, The holy mountain."The punishment of Israel, God's unfaithful wife (an analogy used throughout the Bible) being completed, God promised here to return to Zion and Jerusalem. Note that "Zion" was used a second time in order to emphasize what part of Israel is the subject here.The ultimate fulfillment of this glorious... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 8:2

Zechariah 8:2. I was jealous for Zion, &c.— As a husband for his wife. See Ezekiel 16:0 and Hosea 2:0. "I have punished her infidelities with all the severity of despised and abused love; but, though sensible of her fault, my love is rekindled towards her, upon her change of conduct, and return in true repentance to me. I have received her, and will render to her my former kindnesses. I am returning unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem." This chapter is a continuation of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 8:3

Zechariah 8:3. A city of truth— A faithful city; a spouse without reproach. "She shall be no longer an abandoned, debauched, and prostituted city; no more shall be seen in Jerusalem the worship of strange gods; the true God alone shall be known and worshipped there!" We see a shadow of this prophesy in Judaea after the return from the captivity; but this faithful city, in the strictness of the letter, is no other than the church of Jesus Christ;—that chaste and faithful spouse. See Eph 5:27 and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:2

2. jealous for Zion— ( :-). with great fury—against her oppressors. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:3

3. I am returned—that is, I am determined to return. My decree to that effect is gone forth. Jerusalem . . . city of truth—that is, faithful to her God, who is the God of truth (Isaiah 1:21; Isaiah 1:26; John 17:17). Never yet fully fulfilled, therefore still to be so. the mountain of the Lord— (Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 2:3). holy mountain— (Isaiah 2:3- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1-17

D. Israel’s restoration to God’s favor 8:1-17Chapter 8 not only contains two major messages from the Lord (Zechariah 8:1-23) but 10 minor messages, "a decalogue of divine words," [Note: Leupold, p. 141.] that make up the two major ones. Another writer believed there were seven oracles in this section. [Note: Waltke, p. 846.] "Thus says the Lord" introduces each of these minor messages (Zechariah 8:2-23) each of which contains a promise of future blessing for Israel. These short sayings may have... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:2

Almighty Yahweh had revealed that He was very jealous for the exclusive love and commitment of His people (cf. Zechariah 1:14). His loving jealousy burned within Him.". . . YHWH is a ’jealous God’ (Exodus 20:5), one who tolerates no rivals real or imaginary and who is zealous to protect His uniqueness and maintain the allegiance of His people to Himself alone. He is also jealous for His people, that is, He is protective of them against all who would challenge them or claim to be elect alongside... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:3

Yahweh announced that He would return to Zion and reside among His people in Jerusalem again (cf. Zechariah 1:16; Zechariah 2:10). When He did, people would call Jerusalem the City of Truth, and they would refer to the temple mount as the Holy Mountain (cf. Zechariah 14:20-21). Finally the recurring cycle of apostasy followed by punishment would end."Jerusalem did not acquire this character in the period after the captivity, in which, though not defiled by gross idolatry, as in the times before... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

Reiteration of God’s Promises concerning JerusalemThe whole chapter is made up of ten short oracles each introduced by the formula, ’Thus saith the Lord of hosts’ (except Zechariah 8:3). God has come to dwell with His people. Happiness and prosperity are in store for Jerusalem if it will do His will. All nations will seek to join in worshipping God in Jerusalem.1. Again] RV ’and’: there is no break in thought between the two chapters 2. I was jealous] better, ’I am jealous.’ The word indicates... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Zechariah 8:2

(2) I was.—Better, I am in both cases. Here God declares His determination to give expression to His burning love for Zion. read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Zechariah 8:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 8:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 8:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 8:3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Zechariah 8:2

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