Zechariah 8:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 8:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 8:4 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 8:4 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. very...: Heb. multitude of days”
— Zechariah 8:4 (KJV)
Zechariah 8:4 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 8:4
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:4: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:4: thus, saith, lord
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:4: thus, saith, lord
“Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. at...: Heb. settled”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:4: old, every, hand
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine: punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:4: thus, saith, lord
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