CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Zechariah 8:3 This is what the LORD says: "I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain."</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/zechariah/8-3.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/13/38_Zec_08_03.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Zechariah 8:3 - The Restoration of Jerusalem" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="This is what the LORD says: I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/zechariah/8-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/zechariah/8-3.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/zechariah/">Zechariah</a> > <a href="/zechariah/8.htm">Chapter 8</a> > Verse 3</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad3.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm" title="Zechariah 8:2">◄</a> Zechariah 8:3 <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm" title="Zechariah 8:4">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/zechariah/8.htm">New International Version</a> This is what the LORD says: &#8220I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City, and the mountain of the LORD Almighty will be called the Holy Mountain.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/zechariah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And now the LORD says: I am returning to Mount Zion, and I will live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City; the mountain of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will be called the Holy Mountain. <a href="/esv/zechariah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: I have returned to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, the holy mountain. <a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” <a href="/kjv/zechariah/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/8.htm">New King James Version</a> “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will return to Zion, And dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth, The Mountain of the LORD of hosts, The Holy Mountain.’ <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The LORD says this: ‘I will return to Zion and dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of armies will be called the Holy Mountain.’ <a href="/nasb/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Thus says the LORD, &#8216I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Thus says the LORD, ‘I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.’ <a href="/lsb/zechariah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus says Yahweh, ‘I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of Yahweh of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.’ <a href="/amp/zechariah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, ‘I shall return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called the [faithful] City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.’ <a href="/csb/zechariah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says this: “I will return to Zion and live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City; the mountain of the LORD of Armies will be called the Holy Mountain.” <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says this: &#8220I will return to Zion and live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City, the mountain of the LORD of Hosts, and the Holy Mountain.&#8221 <a href="/asv/zechariah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus saith Jehovah: I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of Jehovah of hosts, The holy mountain. <a href="/cev/zechariah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will return to Jerusalem and live there on Mount Zion. Then Jerusalem will be known as my faithful city, and Zion will be known as my holy mountain. <a href="/erv/zechariah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus saith the LORD: I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts The holy mountain. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: I will return to Zion and live in Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth. The mountain of the LORD of Armies will be called the holy mountain. <a href="/gnt/zechariah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will return to Jerusalem, my holy city, and live there. It will be known as the faithful city, and the hill of the LORD Almighty will be called the sacred hill. <a href="/isv/zechariah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "This is what the LORD says: 'I will return to Zion and I will live in the midst of Jerusalem. And Jerusalem will be called, "The City of Truth" and the mountain of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will be called, "The Holy Mountain".' <a href="/msb/zechariah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: ?I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.? <a href="/net/zechariah/8.htm">NET Bible</a> The Lord says, 'I have returned to Zion and will live within Jerusalem. Now Jerusalem will be called "truthful city," "mountain of the LORD who rules over all," "holy mountain."' <a href="/nheb/zechariah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: "I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called 'The City of Truth;' and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, 'The Holy Mountain.'" <a href="/wbt/zechariah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus saith the LORD; I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain. <a href="/web/zechariah/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh says: “I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the middle of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called ‘The City of Truth;’ and the mountain of Yahweh of Armies, ‘The Holy Mountain.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Thus said YHWH: I have turned back to Zion, "" And I have dwelt in the midst of Jerusalem, "" And Jerusalem has been called The City of Truth, "" And The Mountain of YHWH of Hosts, "" The Holy Mountain. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah: I have turned back unto Zion, And I have dwelt in the midst of Jerusalem, And Jerusalem hath been called 'The city of truth,' And the mountain of Jehovah of Hosts, 'The holy mountain.' <a href="/slt/zechariah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah: I turned back to Zion, and I dwelt in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem was called, The city of truth; and the mountain of Jehovah of armies, The holy mountain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I am returned to Sion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, The sanctified mountain. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been turned back towards Zion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And Jerusalem will be called: “The City of Truth,” and “The Mountain of the Lord of Hosts, the Sanctified Mountain.” <a href="/nabre/zechariah/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: I have returned to Zion, and I will dwell within Jerusalem; Jerusalem will be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, the holy mountain. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: I will return to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts shall be called the holy mountain.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: I will be comforted in Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and Jerusalem shall be called the city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts, the holy mountain. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: ‘I am comforted in Zion and I dwell within Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called, The Holy City and the mountain of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, the Holy Mountain’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thus saith the LORD: I return unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts The holy mountain. <a href="/sep/zechariah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thus saith the Lord; I will return to Sion, and dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a true city, and the mountain of the Lord Almighty a holy mountain. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/8-3.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=1028" 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> …2This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I am jealous for Zion with great zeal; I am jealous for her with great fervor.” 3<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/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: ḇə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">“I will return</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: wə·šā·ḵan·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">and dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Then Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·niq·rə·’āh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">will be called</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr- (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: hā·’ĕ·meṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">of Truth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: wə·har- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">and the mountain</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.">of 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/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">will be called the Holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">Mountain.”</a> 4This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age.…<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="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a> And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Jeremiah 3:17</a> At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. <a href="/ezekiel/48-35.htm">Ezekiel 48:35</a> The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” <a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Joel 3:17</a> Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners. <a href="/isaiah/1-26.htm">Isaiah 1:26</a> 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="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Isaiah 4:2-3</a> On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. / Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living— <a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Isaiah 62:1-2</a> For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. / Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. <a href="/jeremiah/31-23.htm">Jeremiah 31:23</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “When I restore them from captivity, they will once again speak this word in the land of Judah and in its cities: ‘May the LORD bless you, O righteous dwelling place, O holy mountain.’ <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2-3</a> I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Revelation 21:10-11</a> And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22</a> Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels <a href="/matthew/5-35.htm">Matthew 5:35</a> or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus said the LORD; I am returned to Zion, and will dwell in the middle of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.I am.<a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.<a href="/jeremiah/30-10.htm">Jeremiah 30:10,11</a> Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid… dwell.<a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Zechariah 2:10,11</a> Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD… <a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.<a href="/ezekiel/48-35.htm">Ezekiel 48:35</a> It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.a city.<a href="/zechariah/14-20.htm">Zechariah 14:20,21</a> In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar… <a href="/isaiah/1-21.htm">Isaiah 1:21,26</a> How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers… <a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.the mountains.<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2,3</a> And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it… the holy.<a href="/isaiah/11-9.htm">Isaiah 11:9</a> They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.<a href="/isaiah/65-25.htm">Isaiah 65:25</a> The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a> And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-4.htm">City</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-11.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-11.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-43.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/john/14-23.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-15.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zion</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>This is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine declaration, emphasizing the authority and certainty of the message. It is a common prophetic formula used to assert that the following words are not merely human opinion but a direct communication from God. This underscores the importance and reliability of the prophecy.I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem: This promise signifies God's renewed presence among His people, reminiscent of the Shekinah glory that filled the temple in Solomon's time. Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, represents the spiritual and political heart of Israel. Historically, God's presence departing from the temple was a sign of judgment (Ezekiel 10), and His return signifies restoration and blessing. This also foreshadows the New Testament concept of God dwelling among His people through Christ (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>) and the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a>).Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth: This transformation indicates a moral and spiritual renewal. Jerusalem, once plagued by idolatry and injustice, will become a place characterized by truth and faithfulness. This aligns with the prophetic vision of a future where God's law is written on the hearts of His people (<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>). The title "City of Truth" suggests a community living in accordance with God's will, reflecting His character.and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain: The "mountain of the LORD" refers to Mount Zion, the site of the temple, symbolizing God's holy presence. The term "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. Calling it the "Holy Mountain" signifies its sanctification and set-apart status for divine purposes. This echoes Isaiah's vision of all nations streaming to the mountain of the LORD to learn His ways (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a>), pointing to a future messianic age where God's kingdom is established in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to return and dwell among His people. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a> A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of David, and the spiritual center of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, significant in biblical history as the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship. 4. <a href="/topical/c/city_of_truth.htm">City of Truth</a> A prophetic title for Jerusalem, indicating a future transformation into a place characterized by truth and faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_mountain.htm">The Holy Mountain</a> Refers to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's holy presence and His dwelling place among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> God promises to return to Zion, demonstrating His unwavering commitment to His covenant people. <a href="/topical/t/the_transformation_of_jerusalem.htm">The Transformation of Jerusalem</a> The future vision of Jerusalem as the City of Truth and the Holy Mountain signifies a profound spiritual renewal and restoration. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god_among_his_people.htm">The Presence of God Among His People</a> God's dwelling in Jerusalem foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of His presence with His people, culminating in the New Jerusalem. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_holiness_and_truth.htm">The Call to Holiness and Truth</a> As believers, we are called to live as citizens of the City of Truth, embodying God's holiness and truth in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/hope_for_future_restoration.htm">Hope for Future Restoration</a> This prophecy offers hope for a future where God's kingdom is fully realized, encouraging us to live with expectation and faith.<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/why_is_zechariah_11_seen_as_a_later_addition.htm">Why do some scholars argue that Zechariah 11 is a later addition (Deutero-Zechariah), and how might that undermine the chapter’s authenticity and unity with earlier sections? </a> <a href="/q/zechariah's_prophecies_on_jerusalem.htm">What are Zechariah's prophecies about Jerusalem's future?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jerusalem_still_in_conflict.htm">Zechariah 8:8: If God promised to dwell in Jerusalem, why do historical events and conflicts still threaten its peace? </a> <a href="/q/is_jerusalem_the_capital_of_israel.htm">Is Jerusalem the capital of Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - I am returned (<a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a>); I return. When Jerusalem was taken and given over to the enemy, God seemed to have deserted her (<a href="/ezekiel/10-18.htm">Ezekiel 10:18</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/11-23.htm">Ezekiel 11:23</a>); but new the restoration of the exiles, the rebuilding of the temple, the voice of prophecy, showed that the Lord had returned, and that new he will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem (<a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Zechariah 2:10</a>). A city of truth; city of truth; no longer full of lies and treachery and infidelity. God dwelling therein, it shall be "the faithful city" (<a href="/isaiah/1-26.htm">Isaiah 1:26</a>), in which all that is true and real shall flourish (comp. ver. 16; <a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm">Zephaniah 3:13</a>). The holy mountain. The hill whereon the temple is built shall be called the holy mountain, because the Lord dwelt in the sanctuary. The prophecy in this and the following verses received a partial fulfilment in the days between Zerubbabel and Christ; but there is a further accomplishment in store. <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/8-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (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 says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I will return שַׁ֚בְתִּי (ḇə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Zion צִיּ֔וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem and dwell וְשָׁכַנְתִּ֖י (wə·šā·ḵan·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> To settle down, abide, dwell in בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre Jerusalem. יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Then Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel will be called וְנִקְרְאָ֤ה (wə·niq·rə·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read the City עִ֣יר־ (‘îr-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Truth, הָֽאֱמֶ֔ת (hā·’ĕ·meṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness and the mountain וְהַר־ (wə·har-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (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 צְבָא֖וֹת (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 [will be called] the Holy הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity Mountain.” הַ֥ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:3 Thus says Yahweh: I have returned (Zech. Zec Zc) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zechariah 8:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zechariah 8:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Zechariah 8:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Zechariah 8:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>