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A Promise Against All Odds
Commentators highlight that this prophecy was given when Israel was a small, struggling nation. The promise that people from many cities and nations would come to seek God seemed impossible. This foretells the future growth of the church, where people from all nations would be drawn to God through the gospel, a fulfillment far grander than Israel could have imagined at the time.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 8:20
18th Century
Theologian
It shall yet be that – The promises are those which God had already made by Isaiah (Isaiah 2:2 and following) and Micah ([Refere…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 8:20–23
19th Century
Bishop
The language of the promises contained in these verses is evidently borrowed from Micah 4:2; Isaiah 2:2–3. (Compare to Isaiah 45:14-17.)…
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: And the inhabitants …
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John Calvin
On Zechariah 8:20–22
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here extends his discourse still further, for he promises not only the complete restoration of His chosen people but also the propagati…
John Gill
On Zechariah 8:20
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord of hosts, [It shall] yet [come to
pass]
This is another thing that s…
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…