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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: If it be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also be marvelous in my eyes? says Yahweh of Hosts.
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God's Power vs. Our Perception
Commentators unanimously highlight that this verse challenges us not to judge God's promises by our limited human standards. What seems 'marvelous' or even impossible to us is not difficult for God. As multiple scholars note, this echoes Jesus's teaching: 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible' (Matthew 19:26). Our sense of wonder at a promise should lead to worship, not doubt.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If it should be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those - (not these) days, shall it be marvelous in My…
19th Century
Anglican
If it be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days. —Better, though it was marvelous in the eyes of th…
Baptist
This is a very remarkable passage, warning us not to judge God by ourselves. Though something may be difficult for us, there are no difficulties wi…
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16th Century
Protestant
He sharply reproves here the lack of faith in the people; for as men are accustomed to measure whatever is promised by their own understanding, the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord of hosts This is repeated for the same end as before; (See Gill on Zechariah 8:4):
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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