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As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not: <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/8.htm">New King James Version</a> “For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Just as I determined to punish you When your fathers provoked Me to wrath,’ Says the LORD of hosts, ‘And I would not relent, <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For this is what the LORD of armies says: ‘Just as I determined to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to anger,’ says the LORD of armies, ‘and I have not relented, <a href="/nasb/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8216Just as I purposed to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,&#8217 says the LORD of hosts, &#8216and I have not relented, <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Just as I purposed to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘and I have not relented, <a href="/lsb/zechariah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “For thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Just as I purposed to bring about evil to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,’ says Yahweh of hosts, ‘and I have not relented, <a href="/amp/zechariah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Just as I planned to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘and I did not relent, <a href="/csb/zechariah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD of Armies says this: “As I resolved to treat you badly when your ancestors provoked me to anger, and I did not relent,” says the LORD of Armies, <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD of Hosts says this: &#8220As I resolved to treat you badly when your fathers provoked Me to anger, and I did not relent,&#8221 says the LORD of Hosts, &#8220 <a href="/asv/zechariah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: As I thought to do evil unto you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I repented not; <a href="/cev/zechariah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When your ancestors made me angry, I decided to punish you with disasters, and I didn't hold back. <a href="/erv/zechariah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts: As I thought to do evil unto you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not; <a href="/gwt/zechariah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD of Armies says: When your ancestors made me angry, I made plans to destroy you, declares the LORD of Armies, and I didn't change my plans. <a href="/gnt/zechariah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD Almighty says, "When your ancestors made me angry, I planned disaster for them and did not change my mind, but carried out my plans. <a href="/isv/zechariah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Just as I intended to bring harm to you when your ancestors angered me,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, 'and I did not relent, <a href="/msb/zechariah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?Just as I resolved to bring disaster upon you when your fathers provoked Me to anger, and I did not relent,? says the LORD of Hosts, <a href="/net/zechariah/8.htm">NET Bible</a> "For the LORD who rules over all says, 'As I had planned to hurt you when your fathers made me angry,' says the LORD who rules over all, 'and I was not sorry, <a href="/nheb/zechariah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD of hosts: "As I thought to do evil to you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath," says the LORD of hosts, "and I did not repent; <a href="/wbt/zechariah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not; <a href="/web/zechariah/8.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh of Armies says: “As I thought to do evil to you when your fathers provoked me to wrath,” says Yahweh of Armies, “and I didn’t repent, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For thus said YHWH of Hosts: As I purposed to do evil to you, "" When your fathers made Me angry—said YHWH of Hosts—And I did not relent, <a href="/ylt/zechariah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For, thus said Jehovah of Hosts, As I did purpose to do evil to you, When your fathers made Me wroth, Said Jehovah of Hosts, and I did not repent, <a href="/slt/zechariah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah of armies; As I had in mind to do evil to you in your fathers provoking me to anger, said Jehovah of armies, and, I lamented not.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord of hosts: As I purposed to afflict you, when your fathers had provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord, <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For thus says the Lord of hosts: Just as I intended to afflict you, when your fathers had provoked me to wrath, says the Lord, <a href="/nabre/zechariah/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD of hosts: Just as I intended to harm you when your ancestors angered me—says the LORD of hosts—and I did not relent, <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD of hosts: Just as I purposed to bring disaster upon you, when your ancestors provoked me to wrath, and I did not relent, says the LORD of hosts,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus says the LORD of hosts: As I purposed to harm you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, says the LORD of hosts, and I did not relent; <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: ”As I intended to do evil to you when your fathers angered me, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, and I did not turn back<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD of host: As I purposed to do evil unto you, when your fathers provoked Me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented not; <a href="/sep/zechariah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus saith the Lord Almighty; As I took counsel to afflict you when your fathers provoked me, saith the Lord Almighty, and I repented not: <a href="/parallel/zechariah/8-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1161" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">The Restoration of Jerusalem</a> …13As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” 14<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (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/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">“Just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/2161.htm" title="2161: zå̄·mam·tī (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To consider, purpose, devise. A primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense.">I resolved</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: lə·hā·ra‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">to bring disaster</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">upon you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">when your fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7107.htm" title="7107: bə·haq·ṣîp̄ (Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be angry. A primitive root; to crack off, i.e. burst out in rage.">provoked Me to anger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and I did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: ni·ḥā·mə·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">relent,”</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/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> 15“so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/31-28.htm">Jeremiah 31:28</a> Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/54-7.htm">Isaiah 54:7-8</a> “For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. / In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. <a href="/jeremiah/18-7.htm">Jeremiah 18:7-10</a> At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ... <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Ezekiel 36:11</a> I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Lamentations 3:32-33</a> Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. <a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Hosea 11:8-9</a> How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! / I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man—the Holy One among you—and I will not come in wrath. <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a> “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13-14</a> Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Isaiah 1:24-26</a> Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. / I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. / I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.” <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Romans 11:29</a> For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10</a> Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus said the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, said the LORD of hosts, and I repented not:As.<a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Zechariah 1:6</a> But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us.<a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a> The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.<a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a> The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:I repented.<a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.<a href="/jeremiah/4-28.htm">Jeremiah 4:28</a> For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.<a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1-6</a> Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/8-11.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-11.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-20.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Host</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-11.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/micah/7-19.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/hosea/12-14.htm">Provoked</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-12.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-11.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Relent</a> <a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Relented</a> <a href="/jonah/3-9.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-15.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/malachi/2-10.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/mark/5-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-5.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Provoked</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-15.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-15.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/job/6-29.htm">Relent</a> <a href="/exodus/32-14.htm">Relented</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-15.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 8</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">The restoration of Jerusalem.</a> 9. <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them.</a> 16. <a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Good works are required of them.</a> 18. <a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Joy and blessing are promised.</a> </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'; 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This title is frequently used in the prophetic books to remind the people of God's power and His ability to execute His will. It sets the stage for a divine pronouncement, indicating that what follows is not merely human opinion but a message from God Himself.Just as I resolved to bring disaster upon you: This reflects God's previous judgments on Israel due to their disobedience. The historical context includes the Babylonian exile, a period when God allowed disaster to come upon His people as a consequence of their persistent idolatry and rebellion. This phrase serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the certainty of divine justice.when your fathers provoked Me to anger: The reference to "your fathers" points to the ancestors of the current generation, who repeatedly turned away from God despite His warnings through the prophets. This provocation is documented throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Kings and Chronicles, where the cycle of sin, warning, and judgment is evident. It highlights the generational impact of disobedience and the importance of learning from past mistakes.and I did not relent,” says the LORD of Hosts: God's statement that He "did not relent" underscores His commitment to justice and the fulfillment of His word. This is consistent with His character as described in <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, where it is stated that God does not lie or change His mind. The repetition of "says the LORD of Hosts" reinforces the certainty and authority of the message. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant, both in blessing and in discipline.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His authority and power to execute judgment and blessing. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_fathers.htm">The Fathers</a> Refers to the ancestors of the Israelites who disobeyed God, leading to their exile and suffering. Their actions serve as a historical backdrop for the current message of hope and restoration. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A prophet who conveyed God's messages to the Israelites during the post-exilic period, encouraging them to rebuild and renew their covenant with God. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God who were returning from Babylonian exile, facing the challenge of rebuilding their community and faith. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> A significant event in Jewish history where the Israelites were taken captive due to their disobedience, serving as a backdrop for the prophetic messages of restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> God is sovereign and just, and His decisions are based on His righteous character. Understanding this helps us trust His plans, even when they involve discipline. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The history of Israel serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience. Reflecting on this can encourage us to live in obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> Despite past judgments, God promises restoration and blessing. This offers hope and encouragement to those who repent and turn back to Him. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a> The experiences of the Israelites teach us the importance of learning from past mistakes and aligning our lives with God's will. <a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a> God's character remains consistent; He is both just and merciful. This assurance helps us rely on His promises and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 8</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_rev_19_14's_army.htm">Revelation 19:14 describes an army in white linen on heavenly horses--what evidence supports a real historical or spiritual event like this?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_'shepherd'_in_zech._13_7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 - Who is the 'shepherd' in this verse, and why does the text imply that God himself would strike him, which seems contradictory to other passages?</a> <a href="/q/2_thess._3_3__why_do_faithful_still_suffer.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3 - How can believers claim 'the Lord is faithful' if historical evidence suggests countless faithful people still suffer or face calamity?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_records_of_zechariah's_curse.htm">If this curse from Zechariah 5:3-4 literally targets every thief and liar, why do we see no historical records of a widespread, supernatural judgment occurring?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - The ground of the prom[so is the will of God, who cannot deceive. As I thought to punish you; as I purposed to do evil to you; i.e. to the nation whose continuity is thus intimated (comp. <a href="/haggai/2-5.htm">Haggai 2:5</a>; and for a similar contrast of punishment and blessing, see <a href="/jeremiah/31-25.htm">Jeremiah 31:25</a>). I repented not. God carried out the dread decree to the full (<a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Zechariah 1:6</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16</a>). (For the phrase applied to God, comp. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/4-28.htm">Jeremiah 4:28</a>; <a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Jonah 3:10</a>, where see note.) Vulgate, "I pitied not." <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/8-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֣ה (ḵōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָאוֹת֒ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַר֮ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I resolved זָמַמְ֜תִּי‪‬ (zā·mam·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2161.htm">Strong's 2161: </a> To consider, purpose, devise to bring disaster לְהָרַ֣ע (lə·hā·ra‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad upon you לָכֶ֗ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> when your fathers אֲבֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ (’ă·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father provoked Me to anger, בְּהַקְצִ֤יף (bə·haq·ṣîp̄) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7107.htm">Strong's 7107: </a> To crack off, burst out in rage and I did not וְלֹ֖א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no relent,” נִחָֽמְתִּי׃ (ni·ḥā·mə·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge says אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-14.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:14 For thus says Yahweh of Armies: As (Zech. 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