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Zechariah 8:13-15
International Children’s Bible
Zechariah 8:13-15
International Children’s Bible
13 Judah and Israel, your names have been used as curses. But I will save you. And you will be a blessing. So don’t be afraid. Be strong.”
14 This is what the Lord of heaven’s armies says: “Your ancestors made me angry. So I planned to punish you. I had no mercy,” says the Lord of heaven’s armies. 15 “But now I am planning to do good to Jerusalem and Judah. So don’t be afraid.
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Zechariah 8:13-15
New International Version
Zechariah 8:13-15
New International Version
13 Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse[a](A) among the nations, so I will save(B) you, and you will be a blessing.[b](C) Do not be afraid,(D) but let your hands be strong.(E)”
14 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Just as I had determined to bring disaster(F) on you and showed no pity when your ancestors angered me,” says the Lord Almighty, 15 “so now I have determined to do good(G) again to Jerusalem and Judah.(H) Do not be afraid.
Footnotes
- Zechariah 8:13 That is, your name has been used in cursing (see Jer. 29:22); or, you have been regarded as under a curse.
- Zechariah 8:13 Or and your name will be used in blessings (see Gen. 48:20); or and you will be seen as blessed
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