Zechariah 8:9
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For before these days,.... That the temple began to be built:
there was no hire for men, nor any hire for beasts; that…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let your hands be strong - The fulfillment of God’s former promises are the earnest of the future; His former…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
By the mouth of the prophets - The day or time of the foundation was about two years before, as this discourse of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zechariah 8:9-17
God, by the prophet, here gives further assurances of the mercy he had in store for Judah and Jerusalem. Here is line…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Zechariah 8:9-13
These verses, introduced by the phrase, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, and beginning and ending with the same words, Let…
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