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A Shift to Comfort
Commentators highlight that this verse marks a significant shift in tone. After the rebukes and descriptions of desolation in the previous chapter, God now begins a message of comfort and renewed promises. One scholar describes it as a physician using "sweet and soothing remedies" after administering "bitter medicine."
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 8:1
18th Century
Theologian
Dionysius: “After the Lord had, in the preceding chapter, rebuked the Jewish people in many ways, He now comforts them with renewed promises, like …
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Because they worshipped idols instead of the living God, Jehovah of hosts, who is a jealous God, was very angry with his ancient people and allowed…
John Gill
On Zechariah 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
Again the word of the Lord of hosts came [to me] saying .
] The phrase, "to me", is wanting in the Hebrew text; and …
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Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The sins of Zion were her worst enemies. God will take away her sins, and then no other enemies will hurt her. Those who profess religion must ador…