Zechariah 12:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The Lord will save the dwellings of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem will not exceed that of Judah.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Jehovah{H3068} also shall save{H3467} the tents{H168} of Judah{H3063} first,{H7223} that the glory{H8597} of the house{H1004} of David{H1732} and the glory{H8597} of the inhabitants{H3427} of Jerusalem{H3389} be not magnified{H1431} above Judah.{H3063}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The LORD{H3068} also shall save{H3467}{(H8689)} the tents{H168} of Judah{H3063} first{H7223}, that the glory{H8597} of the house{H1004} of David{H1732} and the glory{H8597} of the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} of Jerusalem{H3389} do not magnify{H1431}{(H8799)} themselves against Judah{H3063}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The LORDE shall preserue the tentes off Iuda like as afore tyme: so that the glory of the house of Dauid and the glory of the cytesyns of Ierusalem, shalbe but litle regarded, in comparison off the glory off Iuda.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    The Lord also shall preserue the tents of Iudah, as afore time: therefore the glorie of the house of Dauid shall not boast, nor the glorie of the inhabitants of Ierusalem against Iudah.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    The Lorde shall preserue the tentes of Iuda as afore time, so that the glorye of the house of Dauid and the glory of the citezins of Hierusalem shal not be exalted against Iuda.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify [themselves] against Judah.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Yahweh also will save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem not be magnified above Judah.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And saved hath Jehovah the tents of Judah first, So that become not great against Judah Doth the beauty of the house of David, And the beauty of the inhabitant of Jerusalem.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jehovah also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem be not magnified above Judah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jehovah also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem be not magnified above Judah.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the Lord will give salvation to the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the family of David and the glory of the people of Jerusalem may not be greater than that of Judah.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Yahweh also will save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem not be magnified above Judah.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The LORD also will deliver the homes of Judah first, so that the splendor of the kingship of David and of the people of Jerusalem may not exceed that of Judah.

Referenced Verses

  • Job 19:5 : 5 If indeed you are exalting yourselves over me and using my disgrace to argue against me,
  • Ps 35:26 : 26 Let those who rejoice at my distress be ashamed and disgraced together; let those who exalt themselves over me wear shame and dishonor.
  • Ps 38:16 : 16 For I wait for you, O LORD; you will answer, O Lord my God.
  • Ps 55:12 : 12 Destruction is in its midst; oppression and deceit do not leave its streets.
  • Isa 2:11-17 : 11 The haughty eyes of mankind will be brought low, and humanity's pride will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of hosts will come against all who are proud and arrogant, against all who are exalted—they will be humbled. 13 It will come against all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and against all the oaks of Bashan. 14 It will come against all the high mountains and against all the lofty hills. 15 It will come against every high tower and every fortified wall. 16 It will come against all the ships of Tarshish and against all the beautiful vessels. 17 The pride of mankind will be bowed down, and human arrogance will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
  • Isa 23:9 : 9 The LORD of Hosts has planned it, to defile the pride of all glory, to humble all who are honored on the earth.
  • Jer 9:23-24 : 23 But let the one who boasts boast in this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight, declares the Lord. 24 The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh.
  • Jer 30:18 : 18 This is what the LORD says: Behold, I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings; the city will be rebuilt on its ruins, and the palace will stand in its proper place.
  • Amos 9:11 : 11 On that day, I will raise up the fallen booth of David. I will repair its breaches and restore its ruins, and I will rebuild it as it was in days of old.
  • Zech 4:6 : 6 He said to me, 'This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:
  • Zech 11:11 : 11 So it was broken on that day, and the oppressed of the flock who were watching me understood that this was the word of the LORD.
  • Matt 11:25-26 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.' 26 Yes, Father, for this was Your good pleasure.
  • Luke 1:51-53 : 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.
  • John 7:47-49 : 47 The Pharisees replied to them, 'Have you also been deceived?' 48 Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? 49 But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.
  • Rom 3:27 : 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works? No, but by the law of faith.
  • 1 Cor 1:26-31 : 26 Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 So that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
  • 2 Cor 4:7-9 : 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be displayed in our body. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal bodies. 12 So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
  • Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
  • Jas 4:6 : 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'
  • Luke 10:21 : 21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, for this was Your good pleasure.'

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Zech 12:8-9
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    79%

    8 On that day, the Lord will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The weakest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord going before them.

    9 On that day, I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

  • Zech 12:5-6
    2 verses
    78%

    5 Then the leaders of Judah will say in their hearts, ‘The inhabitants of Jerusalem are our strength in the Lord Almighty, their God.’

    6 On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a fire pot in a woodpile and like a flaming torch among sheaves. They will consume all the surrounding peoples on the right and on the left, while Jerusalem will remain secure in her place.

  • 74%

    30 The surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above.

    31 For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.

  • 12 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: 'Afterglory—He has sent me against the nations that have plundered, hit His affect on marked prey which defines Exter.

  • 32 For a remnant will go out from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

  • 9 "This is what the LORD says: 'In this way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.

  • 16 In those days, Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. This is the name by which she will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.

  • Zech 12:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2 Behold, I am making Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding nations. Even Judah will be besieged as Jerusalem is attacked.

    3 And on that day, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who try to lift it will be severely injured, and all the nations of the earth will gather against her.

  • 14 Even Judah will fight at Jerusalem. The wealth of all the surrounding nations—gold, silver, and clothing—will be gathered in great abundance.

  • 17 But on Mount Zion there will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.

  • 21 Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau, and the kingdom will belong to the LORD.

  • 35 Let the heavens and the earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.

  • 14 This is what the LORD says: 'As for all my evil neighbors who harm the inheritance I gave my people Israel, I will uproot them from their land, and I will uproot the house of Judah from among them.'

  • 7 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Behold, I will rescue my people from the land of the east and the land of the west.

  • 7 But I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God. I will not save them by bow or sword, by war, by horses, or by horsemen.

  • 16 On that day, the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; they will sparkle in His land like jewels in a crown.

  • 20 Judah will be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem through all generations.

  • 1 Behold, a day is coming for the Lord, when your plunder will be divided in your midst.

  • Jer 21:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    11 To the house of the king of Judah: Hear the word of the LORD.

    12 House of David, this is what the LORD says: Execute justice in the morning and rescue the one who is robbed from the hand of the oppressor, or my wrath will go out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of the evil of your deeds.

  • 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.'

  • 15 For I am summoning all the clans and kingdoms of the north,' declares the LORD. 'They will come, and each will set up his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, around all her walls, and against all the cities of Judah.

  • Mic 4:7-8
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    7 'I will make the lame a remnant, those driven away a strong nation. The LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion from that time on and forever.'

    8 As for you, Watchtower of the Flock, stronghold of Daughter Zion, the former dominion will come to you, the kingdom will return to Daughter Jerusalem.

  • 12 Judah was defeated by Israel, and each man fled to his home.

  • 6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and it will be as though I had never rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.

  • 6 In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

  • 7 For this is what the LORD says: Sing with joy for Jacob, shout for the chief of the nations. Proclaim, give praise, and say: Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.

  • 9 Their stronghold will pass away because of terror, and their officers will flee in panic at the signal. This is the declaration of the LORD, whose fire is in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

  • 25 then kings and princes who sit on David’s throne will come through the gates of this city, riding in chariots and on horses, accompanied by their officials and the people of Judah and Jerusalem. And this city will be inhabited forever.

  • 1 This is the word that Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.

  • Isa 31:4-5
    2 verses
    70%

    4 For this is what the LORD said to me: As a lion or a young lion growls over its prey, and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not frightened by their voice or disturbed by their noise, so the LORD of Hosts will come down to fight for Mount Zion and its hill.

    5 Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem; He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over and rescue it.

  • 5 For there are seats of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

  • 7 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

  • 12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Glorify your God, O Zion!

  • 15 so now I have purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and the house of Judah. Do not be afraid.

  • 14 Sing aloud, Daughter Zion; shout, Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!

  • 5 Your own eyes will see it, and you will say, 'The LORD is great—even beyond the borders of Israel!'

  • 17 Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy; never again will foreigners invade her.

  • 16 On that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, 'Do not be afraid, Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.'

  • Amos 9:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11 On that day, I will raise up the fallen booth of David. I will repair its breaches and restore its ruins, and I will rebuild it as it was in days of old.

    12 So that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations who are called by My name, declares the Lord who does this.

  • 13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you will become a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.

  • 1 For behold, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem.