Zechariah 9:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 9:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 9:17 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the mai..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 9:17 — KJV
“For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. cheerful: or, grow, or, speak”
— Zechariah 9:17 (KJV)
Zechariah 9:17 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 9:17
“And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 9:17: make, young, men
“And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. which...: Heb. the commandment of the Levites”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 9:17: great, corn, men
“Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 9:17: how, great, men
“And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. from...: Heb. from aside, etc”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 9:17: great, corn, young
“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 9:17: how, great, goodness
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