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Book of Zechariah, Chapter 8

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Chapter 8 of Zechariah—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ And the word of Jehovah of armies continued to occur, saying:
  2. “This is what Jehovah of armies1 has said, ‘I will be jealous for Zion with great jealousy,2 and with great rage3 I will be jealous for her.’”
  3. ¶ “This is what Jehovah has said, ‘I will return to Zion4 and reside in the midst of Jerusalem;5 and Jerusalem will certainly be called the city of trueness,[a]6 and the mountain of Jehovah7 of armies, the holy mountain.’”8
  4. ¶ “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘There will yet sit old men and old women in the public squares of Jerusalem,9 each one also with his staff10 in his hand because of the abundance of [his] days.
  5. And the public squares of the city themselves will be filled with boys and girls playing in her public squares.’”11
  6. ¶ “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘Although it should seem too difficult[b] in the eyes of the remaining ones of this people in those days, should it seem too difficult also in my eyes?’[c]12 is the utterance of Jehovah of armies.”
  7. ¶ “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘Here I am saving my people from the land of the sunrise and from the land of the setting of the sun.13
  8. And I shall certainly bring them in, and they must reside in the midst of Jerusalem;14 and they must become my people,15 and I myself shall become[d] their God in trueness and in righteousness.’”16
  9. ¶ “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘Let the hands of YOU people be strong,17 YOU who are hearing in these days these words from the mouth of the prophets,18 on the day on which the foundation of the house of Jehovah of armies was laid, for the temple to be built.19
  10. For before those days there were no wages for mankind[e] made to exist;20 and as for the wages of domestic animals, there was no such thing;[f] and to the one going out and to the one coming in there was no peace because of the adversary,[g]21 as I kept thrusting all mankind against one another.’22
  11. ¶ “‘And now I shall not be as in the former days to the remaining ones of this people,’23 is the utterance of Jehovah of armies.
  12. ‘For there will be the seed of peace;24 the vine itself will give its fruitage,25 and the earth itself will give its yield,26 and the heavens themselves will give their dew;27 and I shall certainly cause the remaining ones28 of this people to inherit all these [things].29
  13. And it must occur that just as YOU became a malediction among the nations,30 O house of Judah and house of Israel,31 so I shall save YOU, and YOU must become a blessing.32 Do not be afraid.33 May YOUR hands be strong.’34
  14. ¶ “For this is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘“Just as I had in mind to do what was calamitous to YOU people because of YOUR forefathers’ making me indignant,”35 Jehovah of armies has said, “and I felt no regret,36
  15. so I will again have in mind in these days to deal well with Jerusalem and with the house of Judah.37 Do not be afraid.”’38
  16. ¶ “‘These are the things that YOU people should do:39 Speak truthfully with one another.[h]40 With truth and the judgment of peace do YOUR judging in YOUR gates.41
  17. And calamity to one another do not YOU scheme up in YOUR hearts,42 and do not love any false oath;43 for these are all things that I have hated,’44 is the utterance of Jehovah.”
  18. ¶ And the word of Jehovah of armies continued to occur to me, saying:
  19. “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘The fast of the fourth45 [month], and the fast of the fifth46 [month], and the fast of the seventh47 [month], and the fast of the tenth48 [month] will become for the house of Judah an exultation and a rejoicing and good festal seasons.49 So love truth and peace.’50
  20. ¶ “This is what Jehovah[i] of armies has said, ‘It will yet be that peoples and the inhabitants of many cities will come;51
  21. and the inhabitants of one [city] will certainly go to [those of] another, saying: “Let us earnestly go52 to soften the face53 of Jehovah and to seek Jehovah of armies. I myself will go also.”54
  22. And many peoples and mighty nations will actually come to seek Jehovah of armies in Jerusalem55 and to soften the face of Jehovah.’
  23. ¶ “This is what Jehovah of armies has said, ‘It will be in those days that ten men[j] out of all the languages[k] of the nations56 will take hold,57 yes, they will actually take hold of the skirt of a man[l] who is a Jew,[m]58 saying: “We will go with YOU people,59 for we have heard [that] God[n] is with YOU people.”’”60

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or, “the city of truth.” Heb., ʽir-ha·ʼemethʹ.
  2. ^ Or, “wonderful.” LXX, “impossible.”
  3. ^ “Although it shall be impossible in the sight of the remaining ones of this people in those days, shall it also be impossible in my sight?” LXX. Compare Mt 19:26.
  4. ^ Or, “I . . . shall prove to be.” Heb., ʼeh·yehʹ. Compare Ex 3:14 ftn.
  5. ^ Lit., “wage of the earthling man.” Heb., sekharʹ ha·ʼa·dhamʹ.
  6. ^ “No such thing.” Lit., “none,” fem.; not referring to “wages,” masc., but to the paying of wages.
  7. ^ Or, “distress.”
  8. ^ Or, “Speak truth each one with his companion.”
  9. ^ See App 1C §4.
  10. ^ “Men.” Heb., ʼana·shimʹ, pl. of ʼish.
  11. ^ Lit., “the tongues.” Compare Ge 11:1.
  12. ^ “A man.” Heb., ʼish.
  13. ^ “A Jew.” Heb., Yehu·dhiʹ.
  14. ^ “God.” Heb., ʼElo·himʹ.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Ps 103:21
  2. ^ Jl 2:18
  3. ^ Is 63:5; Na 1:2
  4. ^ Zc 1:16; Ml 3:7
  5. ^ Is 12:6; Jl 3:17; Zc 8:8
  6. ^ Is 1:26; Je 33:16
  7. ^ Is 2:2; 60:14
  8. ^ Ps 48:1; Is 11:9; 66:20; Je 31:23
  9. ^ Is 65:20; Je 30:10
  10. ^ Nu 21:18; Heb 11:21
  11. ^ Je 30:19; 31:4, 27; Zc 2:4; Mt 11:16
  12. ^ Jb 42:2; Je 32:27; Mr 10:27; Lu 18:27
  13. ^ Ps 107:3
  14. ^ Je 3:17; Jl 3:20; Am 9:14
  15. ^ Le 26:12; Je 30:22; Eze 11:20; Re 21:3
  16. ^ Je 4:2; Re 21:7
  17. ^ 1Ch 22:13; Is 35:4; Hg 2:4
  18. ^ Ezr 5:1
  19. ^ Ezr 6:14
  20. ^ Hg 1:6
  21. ^ Jg 5:6; 2Ch 15:5
  22. ^ Is 19:2; Am 9:4
  23. ^ Ps 103:9; Is 12:1; Hg 2:19
  24. ^ Ps 67:6; 72:3; Is 30:23; Jm 3:18
  25. ^ Pr 3:10
  26. ^ Le 26:4; De 28:4
  27. ^ De 33:13; Ho 14:5
  28. ^ Mc 4:6
  29. ^ Is 35:10; 61:7
  30. ^ De 28:37; Je 42:18
  31. ^ 2Ki 17:18
  32. ^ Ge 22:18; Is 19:24
  33. ^ Is 41:10
  34. ^ Is 35:4
  35. ^ Je 31:28; 32:31; Ml 3:7
  36. ^ Je 4:28; 20:16; Eze 24:14
  37. ^ Je 29:11; 32:42; Mc 4:10
  38. ^ Is 43:1; Zp 3:16
  39. ^ De 10:12; Mc 6:8
  40. ^ Le 19:11; Pr 12:19; Je 9:5; Eph 4:15, 25
  41. ^ Is 11:4; Am 5:15; Zc 7:9
  42. ^ Pr 3:29; Je 4:14; Zc 7:10; Mt 15:19
  43. ^ Je 4:2; Zc 5:4
  44. ^ Pr 6:16; 8:13
  45. ^ Je 52:6
  46. ^ Je 52:12; Zc 7:5
  47. ^ 2Ki 25:25
  48. ^ Je 52:4
  49. ^ Ps 30:11; Is 35:10; Je 31:12
  50. ^ Ps 119:165
  51. ^ Ps 22:27; Is 2:2; 11:10; Ho 1:10; Mt 8:11
  52. ^ Ps 122:1
  53. ^ Zc 7:2
  54. ^ Je 50:4
  55. ^ Is 55:5; 60:3; Mc 4:2; Hg 2:7; Ga 3:8
  56. ^ Re 7:9; 14:6
  57. ^ Mt 25:40
  58. ^ Ro 2:29; Ga 3:29
  59. ^ Ex 12:38; Nu 10:29; Ru 1:16; Ac 13:47
  60. ^ De 4:7; Is 45:14; 1Co 14:25

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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