Zechariah 2:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD promises to be Himself a wall of fire encircling the open city, and the glory dwelling in its midst.
What Does Zechariah 2:5 Mean?
If Jerusalem is to spread out unwalled, how will it be safe? The Lord answers by promising to be her wall Himself, a ring of fire around her, and her glory within. The city needs no stone defenses when God surrounds and indwells her.
Fire both guards and warms; it keeps out the enemy and lights the home. God offers to be both the protection on the outside and the splendor at the center. This is the heart of every true security: not walls we build, but the presence of God around and within His people. The same Lord still encircles those who are His and dwells among them as their glory.
Zechariah 2:5 in the Original Language
kavod (כָּבוֹד), 'glory' -- the weighty, visible presence of God dwelling among His people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zechariah 2:5
What does Zechariah 2:5 mean?
The LORD promises to be Himself a wall of fire encircling the open city, and the glory dwelling in its midst.