Zechariah 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 8:16 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 8:16 — KJV
“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace”
— Zechariah 8:16 (KJV)
Zechariah 8:16 in Context — About the Book of Zechariah
Zechariah pairs night visions with Messianic precision — the king on a donkey, thirty pieces of silver, the pierced one, the fountain opened for sin. To discouraged builders his word still stands: not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.
Cross-References for Zechariah 8:16
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute...: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:16: speak, every, truth
“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. a double...: Heb. an heart and an heart”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:16: speak, every, neighbour
“And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity. deceive: or, mock”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:16: speak, every, truth
“Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. in heart: Heb. in the midst of him his wait: or, wait for him”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:16: speak, neighbour, peace
“O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Execute: Heb. Judge”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:16: execute, judgment, heb
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