Zechariah 8:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: If this seems incredible to the remnant of this people in those days, will it also seem incredible to me? declares the LORD of Hosts.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Thus says the LORD of hosts; If it is marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvelous in My eyes? says the LORD of hosts.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Thus saith{H559} Jehovah{H3068} of hosts:{H6635} If it be marvellous{H6381} in the eyes{H5869} of the remnant{H7611} of this people{H5971} in those days,{H3117} should it also be marvellous{H6381} in mine eyes?{H5869} saith{H5002} Jehovah{H3068} of hosts.{H6635}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}; If it be marvellous{H6381}{(H8735)} in the eyes{H5869} of the remnant{H7611} of this people{H5971} in these days{H3117}, should it also be marvellous{H6381}{(H8735)} in mine eyes{H5869}? saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Thus saieth the LORDE of hoostes: yf the residue of this people thynke it to be vnpossible in these dayes, shulde it therfore be vnpossible in my sight, sayeth the LORDE of hoostes

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Thus saith the Lord of hostes, Though it be vnpossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these dayes, should it therefore be vnpossible in my sight, sayth the Lord of hostes?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Thus saith the Lorde of hoastes: If the residue of this people thinke it to be vnpossible in their eyes in these dayes: shoulde it therfore be vnpossible in my sight, saith the Lorde of hoastes?

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: "If it is marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my eyes?" says Yahweh of Hosts.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Surely it is wonderful in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, Also in Mine eyes it is wonderful, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith Jehovah of hosts.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith Jehovah of hosts.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    This is what the Lord of armies has said: If this is a wonder to the rest of this people, is it a wonder to me? says the Lord of armies.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "If it is marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my eyes?" says Yahweh of Armies.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    And,’ says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,‘though such a thing may seem to be difficult in the opinion of the small community of those days, will it also appear difficult to me?’ asks the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

Referenced Verses

  • Jer 32:17 : 17 Ah, Lord GOD! You made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
  • Jer 32:27 : 27 'Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too difficult for Me?'
  • Gen 18:14 : 14 Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time next year, I will return to you, and Sarah will have a son.
  • Ps 118:23 : 23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
  • Ps 126:1-3 : 1 When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with joyful songs. Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them.' 3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
  • Num 11:22-23 : 22 Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Or if all the fish in the sea were gathered for them, would that be enough?' 23 The LORD answered Moses, 'Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.'
  • 2 Kgs 7:2 : 2 The officer on whose arm the king was leaning replied to the man of God, "Even if the Lord were to open the floodgates of heaven, could this happen?" Elisha answered, "You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it."
  • Luke 1:20 : 20 Now listen, you will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.
  • Luke 1:37 : 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.
  • Luke 18:27 : 27 Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'
  • Rom 4:20-21 : 20 He did not waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 being fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.
  • Rom 6:19-21 : 19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you presented the parts of your body as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present them as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness. 21 But what fruit did you produce then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Zech 8:11-12
    2 verses
    80%

    11 But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as I did in the past, declares the LORD of Hosts.

    12 For the seed of peace will flourish: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will produce its crops, the heavens will give their dew, and I will give these blessings to the remnant of this people.

  • Zech 8:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Old men and women will again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each holding a staff in hand because of old age.

    5 And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.

  • Zech 8:20-22
    3 verses
    76%

    20 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Again, peoples and inhabitants of many cities will come,

    21 and the inhabitants of one city will go to another, saying, ‘Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD and seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’

    22 And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to entreat the favor of the LORD.

  • Zech 8:7
    73%

    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.

  • Zech 8:1
    73%

    1 The word of the LORD of Hosts came, saying:

  • Zech 8:18
    73%

    18 The word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying:

  • Hag 2:9
    72%

    9 The glory of this latter house will be greater than that of the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts.

  • Zech 8:14-15
    2 verses
    72%

    14 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: Just as I planned to bring disaster upon you when your ancestors angered me, says the LORD of Hosts, and I did not relent,

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

  • Hab 1:5
    72%

    5 Look among the nations and observe—be utterly amazed! For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe even if you were told.

  • 2 Chr 7:21
    72%

    21 This temple, which was so exalted, will be appalling to every passerby who sees it. They will say, 'Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?'

  • Hag 1:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Consider carefully your ways.

    8 Go up into the mountains, bring down timber, and build the house, so that I may be pleased with it and be glorified, says the LORD.

  • Zech 8:9
    72%

    9 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Let your hands be strong, you who in these days hear these words from the mouths of the prophets who were present when the foundation was laid for rebuilding the temple of the LORD of Hosts.

  • 1 Kgs 9:8
    72%

    8 And this temple, now exalted, will become a heap of ruins. Everyone who passes by it will be appalled and will hiss, saying, 'Why has the LORD done this to this land and this temple?'

  • Jer 2:12
    72%

    12 Be appalled at this, you heavens, and shudder with great horror,” declares the LORD.

  • Jer 27:21
    72%

    21 Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem:

  • Zech 6:15
    72%

    15 Those who are far away will come and help build the temple of the LORD. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.

  • Hag 2:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 Who among you remains who saw this house in its former glory? And how does it look to you now? Doesn't it seem as nothing in your eyes?

    4 But now, be strong, Zerubbabel—this is the declaration of the LORD. Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land—this is the declaration of the LORD. Work, for I am with you—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts.

  • Zech 4:8-10
    3 verses
    71%

    8 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

    9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

    10 For who has despised the day of small beginnings? These seven rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD roaming throughout the whole earth.

  • Isa 29:14
    71%

    14 Therefore, I will again do extraordinary things with this people, with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of their wise will perish, and the understanding of their discerning will vanish.

  • Zech 1:17
    71%

    17 Proclaim again: This is what the Lord of Hosts says: 'My cities will again overflow with prosperity, and the Lord will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.'

  • Hag 2:6
    71%

    6 For the LORD of Hosts says this: Once more, in a little while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

  • Jer 31:38
    71%

    38 The days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, from the Tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate.

  • Hag 1:5
    71%

    5 Now, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: Consider carefully your ways.

  • Jer 9:7
    71%

    7 Their tongues are a sharpened arrow; deceit pours from their mouths. They speak peace to their neighbor, but in their hearts, they set up an ambush.

  • Isa 5:9
    71%

    9 The Lord of Hosts said in my hearing: Truly, many houses will become desolate—large and beautiful ones, without occupants.

  • Jer 7:3
    71%

    3 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.'

  • Isa 8:18
    71%

    18 Here I am, along with the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.

  • Jer 8:3-4
    2 verses
    71%

    3 Death will be preferred to life by all the survivors who remain from this evil family, in all the places where I have driven them, declares the LORD of Hosts.

    4 You shall say to them, ‘This is what the LORD says: Do people fall and not get up? If they turn away, do they not return?’

  • Mal 1:5
    71%

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

  • Jer 27:19
    71%

    19 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the pillars, the bronze sea, the stands, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city,

  • 2 Chr 29:8
    71%

    8 Therefore, the wrath of the LORD fell upon Judah and Jerusalem, and He made them an object of horror, devastation, and scorn, as you can see with your own eyes.

  • Jer 33:12
    70%

    12 This is what the Lord Almighty says: In this desolate place, without people or animals, and in all its towns, there will again be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks.

  • Jer 16:10
    70%

    10 When you tell these people all these words, they will ask you, 'Why has the LORD declared such a great calamity against us? What is our guilt? What is the sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?'

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    70%

    14 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the good promise I have made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

  • Jer 6:9
    70%

    9 This is what the Lord of Hosts says: Glean thoroughly the remnant of Israel as a vine; pass your hand over the branches like a grape gatherer.

  • Zech 7:4
    70%

    4 Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying:

  • Mal 3:17
    70%

    17 They will be mine, says the Lord of Hosts, on the day when I act. I will spare them as a father spares his son who serves him.

  • Amos 9:8
    70%

    8 'Behold, the eyes of the Lord God are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet, I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,' declares the Lord.

  • Hab 2:13
    70%

    13 Is it not from the LORD of Hosts that peoples labor for fire and nations grow weary for nothing?

  • Jer 12:16
    70%

    16 'And if they diligently learn the ways of my people and swear by my name, saying, "As surely as the LORD lives," just as they once taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will be established among my people.'