This fourth section gives at last all that the prophet sees fit to answer concerning the fast of the fifth month (Zechariah 7:3), and a…

And love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD. And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying, Thus sait…

And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying ] The word of prophecy, as the Targum paraphrases it: here begins …

When God comes towards us in ways of mercy, we must meet Him with joy and thankfulness. Therefore, be faithful and honest in all your dealings; and…