Zechariah 8:2

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Zechariah 8:2

BSB
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: "I am jealous for Zion with great zeal; I am jealous for her with great fervor."
AKJV
Thus said the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.
CPDV
Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with a great zeal, and with a great indignation have I been zealous for her.
ERV
Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great fury.
NHEB
Thus says the LORD of hosts: "I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath."
SMT
Thus said Jehovah of armies: I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy and with great wrath was I jealous for her.

Commentary for Zechariah 8:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zechariah 8:2
Summary
Zealous devotion to Jerusalem restoration
Place
Zion
Event
Divine zeal declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 518 BC
Category
Promise