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Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Behold, I will save My people from the land of the east And from the land of the west;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of armies says this: ‘Behold, I am going to save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8216Behold, I am going to save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to save My people from the land where the <i>sun</i> rises and from the land where the sun sets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to save My people from the east country and from the west,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Armies says this: “I will save my people from the land of the east and the land of the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts says this: &#8220I will save My people from the land of the east and the land of the west. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will save those who were taken to lands in the east and the west, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: I am going to save my people from the land where the sun rises and from the land where the sun sets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will rescue my people from the lands where they have been taken, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Look! After having saved my people from the land of the east and from the land of the west, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?I will save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"The LORD who rules over all asserts, 'I am about to save my people from the lands of the east and the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Look, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh of Armies says: “Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus said YHWH of Hosts: Behold, I am saving My people from the land of the rising, "" And from the land of the going in, of the sun,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Lo, I am saving My people from the land of the rising, And from the land of the going in, of the sun,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus said Jehovah of armies: Behold me saving my people from the land of the sun rising, and from the land of the going down of the sun.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord of hosts : Behold I will save my people from the land of the east, and from the land of the going down of the sun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the land of the East, and from the land of the setting of the sun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am going to rescue my people from the land of the rising sun, and from the land of the setting sun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I will save my people from the east country and from the west country;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, behold I save my people from the land of the East and from the land of the setting sun<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will save My people from the east country, and from the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord Almighty; Behold, I <i>will</i> save my people from the east country, and the west country;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/8-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1076" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">The Restoration of Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: mō·wō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">“I will save</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">from the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rāḥ (N-ms) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">of the east</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ū·mê·’e·reṣ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and from the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3996.htm" title="3996: mə·ḇō·w (N-msc) -- Entrance, a coming in, entering. From bow'; an entrance; specifically sunset or the west; also towards.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·šā·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">the west.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>I will bring them back to dwell in Jerusalem, where they will be My people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5-6</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. / I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-10.htm">Jeremiah 30:10</a></span><br />As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21</a></span><br />you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-8.htm">Jeremiah 31:8</a></span><br />Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-12.htm">Isaiah 49:12</a></span><br />Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10-11</a></span><br />Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-4.htm">Isaiah 60:4</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/11-17.htm">Ezekiel 11:17</a></span><br />Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-3.htm">Jeremiah 23:3</a></span><br />Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a></span><br />And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a></span><br />and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24-26</a></span><br />including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles? / As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-13</a></span><br />remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a></span><br />After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus said the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;</p><p class="hdg">I.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-2.htm">Psalm 107:2,3</a></b></br> Let the redeemed of the LORD say <i>so</i>, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-16</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/27-12.htm">Isaiah 27:12,13</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> the LORD shall beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel… </p><p class="hdg">west country.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">Psalm 50:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, <i>even</i> the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Psalm 113:3</a></b></br> From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name <i>is</i> to be praised.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/8-6.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-6.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/daniel/11-42.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Country</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">East</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-6.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/hosea/13-3.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Save</a> <a href="/micah/6-5.htm">Saving</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/8-11.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-9.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/malachi/1-3.htm">Country</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">East</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Saving</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">The restoration of Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Good works are required of them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Joy and blessing are promised.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This is what the LORD of Hosts says:</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the authority and power of God, often referred to as the "LORD of Hosts," which signifies His command over the armies of heaven. This title is used frequently in the prophetic books to underscore God's sovereignty and ability to fulfill His promises. It sets the stage for a divine declaration, indicating that what follows is not merely human hope but a promise from God Himself.<p><b>I will save My people:</b><br>The promise of salvation is central to the message of the prophets. Here, "My people" refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who have experienced exile and dispersion due to their disobedience. This phrase echoes the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God repeatedly promises to rescue and restore His people. It also foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan for all humanity.<p><b>from the land of the east and from the land of the west:</b><br>This phrase indicates a comprehensive gathering of the Jewish people from all directions, symbolizing a complete restoration. Historically, the Israelites were exiled to various regions, including Babylon in the east. The mention of "the west" could symbolize the farthest reaches of the known world at the time, indicating that no matter how scattered, God will bring His people back. This gathering is not only a physical return to the land of Israel but also a spiritual restoration. It connects to other prophetic scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5-6</a>, which speak of God gathering His people from the ends of the earth. This also prefigures the eschatological gathering of believers from all nations, as seen in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to fulfill His promises and protect His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/my_people.htm">My People</a></b><br>Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were in exile and dispersion due to their disobedience but are promised restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_the_east_and_the_land_of_the_west.htm">The Land of the East and the Land of the West</a></b><br>Symbolic of the places where the Israelites were scattered. The east and west represent the entirety of the known world, indicating a complete and total gathering of God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet who conveyed God's messages to the Israelites during the post-exilic period, encouraging them with visions of restoration and hope.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/restoration.htm">Restoration</a></b><br>The event of God bringing His people back to their homeland, symbolizing spiritual renewal and fulfillment of His covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a></b><br>God is sovereign over all nations and circumstances. His promises are sure, and He is faithful to fulfill them, regardless of human limitations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a></b><br>Just as God promised to restore Israel, He offers spiritual restoration to all who turn to Him. This is a call to trust in His redemptive power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_of_god's_people.htm">Unity of God's People</a></b><br>The gathering from east and west signifies the unity and inclusivity of God's people. Believers are called to embrace unity in Christ, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_initiative_in_salvation.htm">God's Initiative in Salvation</a></b><br>Salvation is initiated by God. He actively seeks and saves His people, reminding us of His grace and mercy in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_dispersion.htm">Encouragement in Times of Dispersion</a></b><br>In times of personal or communal dispersion, believers can find encouragement in God's promise to gather and restore, trusting in His perfect timing and plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_end'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of 'Branch of the Lord'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_every_jew_return_to_jerusalem.htm">Will every Jew return to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_promise_with_israel's_exiles.htm">How do we reconcile God’s promise never to forsake Israel (Deut. 31:6) with the nation’s repeated historical exiles and oppressions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_zech._12_7_align_with_judah's_history.htm">How does Zechariah 12:7, which promises the Lord will save the tents of Judah first, align with historical records showing Judah's multiple defeats and exiles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - God promises to bring his dispersed people home again - a promise only yet partially fulfilled. <span class="cmt_word">My people.</span> A title of honour (<a href="/hosea/2-23.htm">Hosea 2:23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">From the east country, and from the west country.</span> Two regions are named, symbols of the whole world (comp. <a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">Psalm 50:1</a>; <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a>). The return of the captives from Babylon was a prelude of the future restoration of the dispersed, when all Israel shall be saved (<a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a>). (See a similar promise, <a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5, 6</a>; comp. <a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/8-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I will save</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשִׁ֛יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the land</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the east</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרָ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the land</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵאֶ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the west.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְב֥וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3996.htm">Strong's 3996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An entrance, sunset, the west, towards</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/8-7.htm">Zechariah 8:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/8-7.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:7 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Behold (Zech. 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