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Thus says Yahweh: I am returned to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of Yahweh of Hosts, The holy mountain.

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God's Presence Purifies

Commentators stress that God's return isn't passive; His presence actively transforms His people. Jerusalem is called the "city of truth" and the "holy mountain" because God's dwelling there purifies it from falsehood and sin. As one scholar notes, wherever God comes, He comes as a "refiner and purifier." This challenges believers to see God's presence in their lives and churches as a powerful call to growing holiness and truthfulness.

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Zechariah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Zechariah 8:3

18th Century

Theologian

I am returned - Dionysius states: “Without change in Myself, I am turned to that people from the effect of justice to the sweetness of mercy…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Zechariah 8:3

19th Century

Bishop

Compare to Zechariah 2:10-13.

Of truth — that is, where truth and fidelity towards God have their home (), the faithful …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Zechariah 8:3

19th Century

Preacher

The first coming or the return of God to a church, or to an individual heart, always promotes holiness; so, unless your piety is daily growing, do …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Zechariah 8:3

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet now more clearly explains what he intended; however, it was necessary to preserve this order—that enemies were to be forcibly ejected f…

John Gill

John Gill

On Zechariah 8:3

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord, I am returned to Zion The temple being now building, and almost finished, and the worship of God rest…

Matthew Henry

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…

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