Zechariah 1:17
“Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Cry yet, saying,.... That is, "prophesy again", as the Targum paraphrases it; publish and declare openly before all:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cry yet - A further promise; not only should Jerusalem be rebuilt, but should as we say, overflow with good ; and God,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
By cities - shall yet be spread abroad - The whole land of Judea shall be inhabited, and the ruined cities restored.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zechariah 1:7-17
We not come to visions and revelations of the Lord; for in that way God chose to speak by Zechariah, to awaken the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
be spread abroad Some would render "overflow," comparing Pro 5:16. But the more usual sense of the word, "spread abroad,…
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