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A Divine Introduction
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill note that this verse is a formal introduction, signaling a new and direct word from God. It marks the beginning of the long-awaited answer to the question about fasting raised in chapter 7, emphasizing that what follows is a significant divine revelation.
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Zechariah
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 8:18–23
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On Zechariah 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying ] The word of prophecy, as the Targum paraphrases it: here begins …
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Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 8:18–23
17th Century
Minister
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…