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Zechariah 8:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Zechariah 8:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 8 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.”
Zechariah 8:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zechariah 8:2
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. This verse reveals the passionate intensity of God's covenantal love for His people. The Hebrew word qana (קָנָא, "jealous") appears twice, emphasizing divine zeal that tolerates no rivals. Unlike human jealousy rooted in insecurity or possessiveness, God's jealousy flows from His rightful claim as Creator and Redeemer and His exclusive covenant relationship with Israel.The phrase "LORD of hosts" (Yahweh Tzeva'ot, יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) emphasizes God's sovereign power over heavenly a...
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Cross-References for Zechariah 8:2
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“And had pity on his people.”
“Proclaim, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh of Armies: I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.”
“and moved him to jealousy with their engraved images.”
“he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies.”
“and he maintains wrath against his enemies.”
“and the year of my redeemed is come.”
“and the rocks are broken apart by him.”
“and against all Edom”
“and see from the habitation of your holiness and of your glory: where are your zeal and your mighty acts? the yearning of your heart and your compassion is restrained toward me.”
“and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing”