Zechariah 7:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Then came the word of the LORD of hosts unto me, saying,”
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD of hosts answers the people's question by sending His word to Zechariah.
What Does Zechariah 7:4 Mean?
A simple bridge verse: the question rose from the people, and the answer comes down from the LORD of hosts through His prophet. God does not ignore their inquiry; He responds, though not in the way they expected.
The title LORD of hosts pictures God commanding vast armies of heaven, yet He bends to address a question about fasting. The Almighty takes our worship seriously enough to correct it. When we ask sincerely, He answers truthfully, even when the answer reshapes the question we brought.
Zechariah 7:4 in the Original Language
tseva'ot (צְבָאוֹת), 'hosts' -- the heavenly armies, marking God as supreme commander over all powers.
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What does Zechariah 7:4 mean?
The LORD of hosts answers the people's question by sending His word to Zechariah.