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Zechariah 8:15

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Zechariah 8:15 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.

King James Version KJV

So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

American Standard Version ASV

so again have I thought in these days to do good unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So in these days it is again my purpose to do good to Jerusalem and to the children of Judah: have no fear.

Free Bible Version FBV

But now I have made up my mind to do good to Jerusalem and the people of Judah. Don't be afraid!

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So againe haue I determined in these daies to doe well vnto Ierusalem, and to the house of Iudah: feare ye not.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

So I have turned back, I have purposed, in these days, To do good with Jerusalem, And with the house of Judah — fear not!

World English Bible WEB

so again I have thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Don’t be afraid.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

So again have I thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I had no mercy: so turning again I have thought in these days to do good to the house of Juda, and Jerusalem: fear not.

Translation for Translators T4T

But now I will do something different. I am planning to do good things to the people of Jerusalem and other towns in Judah. So do not be afraid.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 8:15

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Zechariah 8:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כֵּ֣ן שַׁ֤בְתִּי זָמַ֨מְתִּי֙ בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה לְ/הֵיטִ֥יב אֶת יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם וְ/אֶת בֵּ֣ית יְהוּדָ֑ה אַל תִּירָֽאוּ
כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 right Part
שַׁ֤בְתִּי shûwb H7725 to return V-Qal-Perf-1cs
זָמַ֨מְתִּי֙ zâmam H2161 to plan V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-mp
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Art | Pron
לְ/הֵיטִ֥יב yâṭab H3190 be good Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM
בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 place N-ms
יְהוּדָ֑ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper
אַל ʼal H408 not Part
תִּירָֽאוּ yârêʼ H3372 to fear V-Qal-Juss-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 8:15

כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 "right" Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
שַׁ֤בְתִּי shûwb H7725 "to return" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
זָמַ֨מְתִּי֙ zâmam H2161 "to plan" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to plan, often with bad intentions, like plotting or scheming. It appears in the Bible when someone is thinking of doing something evil. In the KJV, it's translated as 'consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think evil'.
Definition: 1) to have a thought, devise, plan, consider, purpose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to consider, fix thought upon 1a2) to purpose, devise 1a3) to plot (of evil intent)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: consider, devise, imagine, plot, purpose, think (evil). See also: Genesis 11:6; Proverbs 31:16; Psalms 17:3.
בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הָ/אֵ֔לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
לְ/הֵיטִ֥יב yâṭab H3190 "be good" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוּדָ֑ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אַל ʼal H408 "not" Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּירָֽאוּ yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" V-Qal-Juss-2mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.

Study Notes — Zechariah 8:15

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1 Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”
2 Micah 7:18–20 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.
3 Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
4 Jeremiah 29:11–14 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.”
5 Micah 4:10–13 Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies! But now many nations have assembled against you, saying, “Let her be defiled, and let us feast our eyes on Zion.” But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD or understand His plan, for He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor. Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth.
6 Jeremiah 32:42 For this is what the LORD says: Just as I have brought all this great disaster on this people, so I will bring on them all the good I have promised them.
7 Isaiah 43:1–2 Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
8 Zephaniah 3:16–17 On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zechariah 8:15 Summary

[God is saying that He is going to do good things for His people again, after a time of difficulty and hardship. He wants them to trust Him and not be afraid, because He loves them and is working for their good, just as He promised in Jeremiah 29:11. This is a reminder that God is always with us and wants to bless us, even when things seem tough, as seen in Psalm 23:4. We can trust Him to take care of us and do good things for us, because He is a God of love and mercy.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to 'do good again' to Jerusalem and Judah?

This phrase means that God is going to bless and prosper His people again, after a time of judgment and discipline, as seen in Zechariah 8:13 and Deuteronomy 30:9.

Why does God tell the people 'do not be afraid' in Zechariah 8:15?

God tells the people 'do not be afraid' because He is now going to do good to them, and they can trust in His love and care for them, just as He promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.

How does God's resolution to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah relate to our lives today?

God's promise to do good to His people is a reminder that He is always working for our good, even when we face challenges and difficulties, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 23:4.

What is the significance of God's change of heart from judgment to blessing?

God's change of heart from judgment to blessing shows His mercy and love for His people, and it is a reminder that He is a God of grace and forgiveness, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8-12.

Reflection Questions

  1. How have I experienced God's goodness and blessing in my life, and how can I trust Him for more?
  2. What are some things that I am afraid of, and how can I apply God's promise to 'not be afraid' to those situations?
  3. In what ways can I show God's love and care to others, just as He has shown it to me?
  4. How can I trust God's promise to do good to me, even when I face challenges and difficulties?
  5. What are some ways that I can remember and celebrate God's goodness and blessing in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 8:15

So again,.... Or "so I am returned" (n), as in Zechariah 8:3: have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah; by bestowing the above mentioned blessings on them;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 8:15

So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 8:15

So again; so with like steadiness of mind with an equal unchangeableness, I have purposed and promised to do well to you, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and house of Judah. Fear ye not; for if in punishing, which I love not, I was constant, in blessing, which pleaseth me, I cannot but be constant. So again; so with like steadiness of mind with an equal unchangeableness, I have purposed and promised to do well to you, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and house of Judah. Fear ye not; for if in punishing, which I love not, I was constant, in blessing, which pleaseth me, I cannot but be constant.

Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 8:15

Zechariah 8:15 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.Ver. 15. So again have I thought] Sic conversus sum. This change was not in God, but in the people, to whom he is now resolved to show mercy, and that from a gracious purpose and determination, such as altereth not. Fear ye not] Faith quelleth and killeth distrustful fear; but awful dread breedeth it, feedeth, fostereth, and cherisheth.

Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 8:15

(14-17) As the Captivity had been brought about by God’s decree, so, too, the Restoration. The people, therefore, need not fear, if only they do that which is righteous in His sight.

Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 8:15

14–17. “The ground upon which the promise rests is given in Zechariah 8:14-15, and it is closed in Zechariah 8:16-17, by the addition of the condition on which it is to be fulfilled.” Keil.

Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 8:15

So have I turned and purposed in these days to do well unto Jerusalem - Dionysius: “God, to be better understood, speaketh with the feelings and after the manner of men, although, in the passionless

Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 8:15

10. Another ground for being of good courage may be found in the improvement in conditions which has taken place since the people began in earnest the rebuilding of the temple. How different is the present from the past.

Sermons on Zechariah 8:15

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Ed Miller Gideon #1: The Presence of the Lord by Ed Miller In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the burden he has for the people of God and their need for blessings. He references Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to bless Abraham and m
Zac Poonen From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.8:14 - 10:12 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is faithful to fulfill both his promises of judgment and blessings. He encourages believers not to fear, as God has proven his fait
Zac Poonen From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.5:5 - 8:13 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four spirits of heaven mentioned in Revelation 7. These spirits are sent forth by God to execute tasks of judgment. The preacher emphasiz
Zac Poonen (Youth Conference 2006) Thirst for the Spirit's Power by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not making excuses for God or His work. He shares personal experiences of being called upon to speak when someone else didn
Zac Poonen (Church Leadership) 13. Jesus Is the Author of Faith by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of belief and faith in God. He shares a story of two individuals, one who believed in God's power and another who did not. Des
Art Katz Israel's Chastisement by Art Katz In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions of God in the present times are a demonstration of His power and nature, both in judgment and mercy. The sermon highlights
A.W. Tozer (1 Peter - Part 2): God's Abundant Mercy by A.W. Tozer In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a man who wanted to look presentable before going to a fine place. However, he was rejected because the artist wanted him as he wa
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