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Zechariah 1:17 · KJV

"Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
16Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
17Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
18Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns.
19And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? And he answered me, These are the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the promise of prosperity resonate with your life?

2

What does comfort from God mean to you in times of trouble?

3

When have you experienced a sense of hope during difficult times?

Life Application

hope

Hold onto the promise of God's comfort and restoration in your life, especially during challenging times.

community

Engage with your community to foster hope and support among those who may be struggling.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse speaks of God's promise to restore and comfort His people, a theme that resonates with the message of hope found in Jesus.

See also: Matthew 5:4

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