Zechariah 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 8:8 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 8:8 — KJV
“And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.”
— Zechariah 8:8 (KJV)
Zechariah 8:8 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 8:8
“So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from thence the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth between the cherubims: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:8: bring, dwell, people
“And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims. Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:8: bring, dwell, people
“For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: that...: or, and he dwelleth in Jerusalem, etc”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:8: dwell, jerusalem, people
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:8: dwell, jerusalem, people
“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 8:8: bring, dwell, jerusalem
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