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so when they called, I would not listen,&#8217 says the LORD Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Since they refused to listen when I called to them, I would not listen when they called to me, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“As I called, and they would not hear, so they called, and I would not hear,” says the LORD of hosts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore it is come to pass, <i>that</i> as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore it happened, <i>that</i> just as He proclaimed and they would not hear, so they called out and I would not listen,” says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,” says the LORD of armies;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,&#8221 says the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And it came about that just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,” says the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it happened that just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,” says Yahweh of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And just as He called and they would not listen, so they called and I would not listen,” says the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Just as he had called, and they would not listen, so when they called, I would not listen, says the LORD of Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Just as He had called, and they would not listen, so when they called, I would not listen,&#8221 says the LORD of Hosts. &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it is come to pass that, as he cried, and they would not hear, so they shall cry, and I will not hear, said Jehovah of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and said, "You people paid no attention when I called out to you, and now I'll pay no attention when you call out to me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass that, as he cried, and they would not hear; so they shall cry, and I will not hear, said the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"When I called, they wouldn't listen. So now when they call, I won't listen, says the LORD of Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because they did not listen when I spoke, I did not answer when they prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, just as when I cried out and they would not listen, so also they will cry out, and I will not listen,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"'It then came about that just as I cried out, but they would not obey, so they will cry out, but I will not listen,' the LORD LORD who rules over all had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It has come to pass that, as he called, and they refused to listen, so they will call, and I will not listen," said the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It has come to pass that, as he called and they refused to listen, so they will call and I will not listen,” said Yahweh of Armies; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, as He called, "" And they have not listened, "" So they call, and I do not listen,” said YHWH of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, as He called, And they have not hearkened, So do they call, and I do not hearken, Said Jehovah of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be as he called and they heard not; so they shall call, and I will not hear, said Jehovah of armies:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass that as he spoke, and they heard not: so shall they cry, and I will not hear, saith the Lord of hosts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it happened, just as he had spoken, and they did not pay attention. So then, they shall cry out, and I will not heed, says the Lord of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Just as when I called out and they did not listen, so they will call out and I will not listen, says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Just as, when I called, they would not hear, so, when they called, I would not hear, says the LORD of hosts,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Since I have called them and they would not hear, so they shall call me and I will not listen, says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because I called them and they did not listen, so they shall call me and I shall not listen to them, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass that, as He called, and they would not hear; so they shall call, and I will not hear, said the LORD of hosts;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> as he spoke, and they hearkened not, so they shall cry, and I will not hearken, saith the Lord Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/7-13.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=986" 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/7.htm">A Call to Justice and Mercy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ḵa·’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/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I had called</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 they would not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mê·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: yiq·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">when they called</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.">I would not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ’eš·mā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen,</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> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known, and the land was left desolate behind them so that no one could come or go. Thus they turned the pleasant land into a desolation.”…<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="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-28</a></span><br />Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a></span><br />When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-11.htm">Jeremiah 11:11</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-12.htm">Jeremiah 14:12</a></span><br />Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-4.htm">Micah 3:4</a></span><br />Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Isaiah 59:1-2</a></span><br />Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/8-18.htm">Ezekiel 8:18</a></span><br />Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-18.htm">1 Samuel 8:18</a></span><br />When that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-8.htm">Lamentations 3:8</a></span><br />Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-6.htm">Hosea 5:6</a></span><br />They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a></span><br />Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-11.htm">Matthew 25:11-12</a></span><br />Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’ / But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Luke 13:25-27</a></span><br />After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ / Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ / And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-31.htm">John 9:31</a></span><br />We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a></span><br />And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, said the LORD of hosts:</p><p class="hdg">as.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-8.htm">Psalm 81:8-12</a></b></br> Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-28</a></b></br> Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">Isaiah 50:2</a></b></br> Wherefore, when I came, <i>was there</i> no man? when I called, <i>was there</i> none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because <i>there is</i> no water, and dieth for thirst.</p><p class="hdg">so.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a></b></br> Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Proverbs 28:9</a></b></br> He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer <i>shall be</i> abomination.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a></b></br> And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-12.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-12.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-12.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-15.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/4-3.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/2-18.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">The captives enquire concerning the set fasts.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/7-4.htm">Zechariah reproves the hypocrisy of their fasting.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/7-8.htm">Sin the cause of their captivity.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And just as I had called</b><br>This phrase indicates God's initiative in reaching out to His people. Throughout the Old Testament, God consistently called Israel to repentance and obedience through prophets (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah). This calling reflects God's desire for a relationship with His people and His patience in giving them opportunities to return to Him.<p><b>and they would not listen,</b><br>The Israelites' refusal to listen is a recurring theme in their history. This disobedience led to consequences such as exile and suffering. The hardness of heart is often compared to the stubbornness seen in Pharaoh during the Exodus (Exodus 7-11). This refusal to heed God's call is a warning against spiritual deafness and rebellion.<p><b>so when they called</b><br>This part of the verse highlights a reversal of roles. The people, in times of distress, would call upon God for deliverance. This reflects a common pattern where people turn to God in desperation after ignoring Him in times of prosperity. It underscores the importance of consistent faithfulness rather than seeking God only in crisis.<p><b>I would not listen,</b><br>God's refusal to listen is a form of divine judgment. It serves as a consequence of persistent disobedience and a broken covenant relationship. This echoes <a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a>, where wisdom warns that those who ignore her will not be heard in their time of need. It emphasizes the seriousness of rejecting God's call.<p><b>says the LORD of Hosts.</b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's sovereignty and power. It is a reminder of His authority over all creation, including heavenly armies. This title assures that the message is not just from a local deity but from the supreme ruler of the universe. It reinforces the gravity of the warning and the certainty of its fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet who ministered to the people of Judah after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages often focused on repentance and the coming of the Messiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His authority and power in executing judgment and mercy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a></b><br>The audience of Zechariah's prophecy, who had returned from exile and were being called to genuine repentance and obedience.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>The period when the people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon due to their disobedience to God. This historical context is crucial for understanding the call to repentance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a></b><br>A recurring theme in Zechariah's messages, urging the people to return to God with sincere hearts and actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening_to_god.htm">The Importance of Listening to God</a></b><br>God’s call to His people is persistent and clear. Ignoring His voice leads to spiritual consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Just as the people of Judah experienced, there are serious repercussions when we choose not to listen to God’s instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god's_justice.htm">The Nature of God’s Justice</a></b><br>God’s response to the people’s disobedience is just. His refusal to listen when they call is a direct result of their earlier refusal to heed His call.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_genuine_repentance.htm">The Call to Genuine Repentance</a></b><br>True repentance involves not just words but a change in behavior and attitude. God desires a sincere return to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_our_relationship_with_god.htm">The Role of Prayer in Our Relationship with God</a></b><br>Our prayers are effective when they are accompanied by a heart aligned with God’s will. Persistent sin can hinder our communication with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_jer._15_3_punishments_conflict_with_god's_love.htm">The graphic punishments in Jeremiah 15:3 seem excessively harsh. Do they conflict with the concept of a just and loving God found elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_zech._7_1-3_align_with_history.htm">In Zechariah 7:1-3, how does the timeline of the fourth year of King Darius align with known Persian historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_question_sincerity_if_god_is_all-knowing.htm">If God is all-knowing, why would Zechariah 7:5-6 question whether the people were sincerely fasting for Him?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As he cried.</span> As the Lord called to them by the prophets. Just retribution fell upon them (<a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24</a>, etc.; <a href="/isaiah/65-12.htm">Isaiah 65:12, 13</a>; <a href="/isaiah/66-4.htm">Isaiah 66:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">So they cried, and I would not hear;</span> rather, <span class="accented">so they shall cry, and I will not hear.</span> God will be deaf to their cry, and will give them up to their own ways (<a href="/jeremiah/2-28.htm">Jeremiah 2:28</a>). In the protasis Jehovah is spoken of in the third person, in the apodosis he speaks in the first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/7-13.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">Therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַאֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵa·’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I had called</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they would not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listen,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמֵ֑עוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mê·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(kên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when they called</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקְרְאוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·rə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I would not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listen,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׁמָ֔ע</span> <span class="translit">(’eš·mā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֖ר</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">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</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">צְבָאֽוֹת׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/7-13.htm">Zechariah 7:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/7-13.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 7:13 It has come to pass that as (Zech. 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