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Zechariah 1:17
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15 I am exceedingly angry with the nations at ease;
For aI was a little angry,
And they helped—but with evil intent.”  
16 ‘Therefore thus says the Lord:
a“I am returning to Jerusalem with mercy;
My bhouse cshall be built in it,” says the Lord of hosts,
“And da surveyor’s line shall be stretched out over Jerusalem.” ’  
17 “Again proclaim, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts:
“My cities shall again1 spread out through prosperity;
aThe Lord will again comfort Zion,
And bwill again choose Jerusalem.” ’ ”  

Vision of the Horns

18 Then I raised my eyes and looked, and there were four ahorns.  
19 And I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these?” So he answered me, a“These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”  
Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Zechariah 1:17

yet—though heretofore lying in abject prostration.

My cities—not only Jerusalem, but the subordinate cities of Judah. God claims them all as peculiarly His, and therefore will restore them.

through prosperity . . . spread abroad—or overflow; metaphor from an overflowing vessel or fountain (compare Proverbs 5:16) [PEMBELLUS]. Abundance of fruits of the earth, corn and wine, and a large increase of citizens, are meant; also spiritual prosperity.

comfort Zion— (Isaiah 40:1-2; Isaiah 51:3).

choose— (Zechariah 2:12; Zechariah 3:2; Isaiah 14:1). Here meaning, "show by acts of loving-kindness that He has chosen." His immutable choice from everlasting is the fountain whence flow all such particular acts of love.




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Zechariah 1:17:

Zechariah 3:2
Revelation 6:2

 

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