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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: The fast of the fourth [month], and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love truth and peace.
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From Fasts to Feasts
Commentators explain that the four fasts mentioned were established to mourn national tragedies, including the siege and fall of Jerusalem. God's promise is not just to end the mourning but to transform the very reasons for sorrow into occasions for 'joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts.' This reveals God's power to redeem past pain and turn seasons of judgment into future celebrations of His faithfulness.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The fast of the fourth month - On the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, Jerusalem, in the extremity of famine, open…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord of hosts What follows is a full answer to the question in (Zechariah 7:3) : <…
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…
