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God Judges the Heart
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that God's commands extend to our innermost thoughts. The verse condemns not just acting on evil plans but even 'imagining evil in your hearts.' This refutes the idea that 'thought is free,' showing that God judges sin at its very root—in our intentions and attitudes toward others.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 8:17
18th Century
Theologian
For all these things I do hate — Literally, emphatically, “For they are all these things which I hate.” This is the sum of what I hate; for …
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 8:14–17
19th Century
Bishop
As the Captivity had been brought about by God’s decree, so, too, the Restoration. The people, therefore, need not fear, if only they do that which…
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: an…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against
his neighbour (See Gill on Zechariah 7:10) hatred w…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 8:9–17
17th Century
Minister
Only those who lay their hands to the plough of duty will have them strengthened with the promises of mercy: those who avoid their fathers' faults …