Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD Almighty says: “In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, ‘Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.’” New Living Translation “This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, ‘Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” English Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue shall take hold of the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH of Hosts: “In those days, will take hold ten men from every language of the nations, and they will take hold on the sleeve of a man, a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you⁺, for we have heard that God is with you⁺.’” King James Bible Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. New King James Version “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” ’ ” New American Standard Bible The LORD of armies says this: ‘In those days ten people from all the nations will grasp the garment of a Jew, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’” NASB 1995 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘In those days ten men from all the nations will grasp the garment of a Jew, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you."’” NASB 1977 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘In those days ten men from all the nations will grasp the garment of a Jew saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’” Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘In those days ten men from every tongue of the nations will take hold of the garment of a Jew, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’” Amplified Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘In those days ten men [as representatives] from all the nations will grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’” Berean Annotated Bible This is what the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you⁺, for we have heard that God {Elohim} is with you⁺. Christian Standard Bible The LORD of Armies says this: “In those days, ten men from nations of every language will grab the robe of a Jewish man tightly, urging: Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD of Hosts says this: “In those days, 10 men from nations of every language will grab the robe of a Jewish man tightly, urging: Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, they shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you. Contemporary English Version When this happens, ten people from nations with different languages will grab a Jew by his clothes and say, "Let us go with you. We've heard that God is on your side." I, the LORD All-Powerful, have spoken! English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, shall even take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies says: In those days ten people from every language found among the nations will take hold of the clothes of a Jew. They will say, "Let us go with you because we have heard that God is with you." Good News Translation In those days ten foreigners will come to one Jew and say, 'We want to share in your destiny, because we have heard that God is with you.'" International Standard Version "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'In the future, ten men speaking all the languages of the nations will grab hold of one Jewish person by the hem of his garment and say, "Let us go up to Jerusalem with you, because we heard that God is with you."'" NET Bible The LORD who rules over all says, 'In those days ten people from all languages and nations will grasp hold of--indeed, grab--the robe of one Jew and say, "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you."'" New Heart English Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts: "In those days, ten men will take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, they will take hold of the skirt of him who is a Jew, saying, 'We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.'" Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men out of all languages of the nations, shall take hold, shall even take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” World English Bible Yahweh of Armies says: “In those days, ten men out of all the languages of the nations will take hold of the skirt of him who is a Jew, saying, ‘We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH of Hosts: In those days ten men of all languages of the nations take hold, "" Indeed, they have taken hold on the skirt of a man, a Jew, saying, "" We go with you, for we heard God [is] with you!” Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH of Hosts: “In those days, will take hold ten men from every language of the nations, and they will take hold on the sleeve of a man, a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you⁺, for we have heard that God is with you⁺.’” Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: In those days take hold do ten men of all languages of the nations, Yea, they have taken hold on the skirt of a man, a Jew, saying: We go with you, for we heard God is with you! Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of armies: In those days, that ten men shall take hold from all tongues of the nations, and they took hold of the wing of a man a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we heard God is with you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord of hosts : In those days, wherein ten men of all languages of the Gentiles shall take hold, and shall hold fast the shirt of one that is a Jew, saying: We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days, then, ten men from every language of the Gentiles will grasp and cling to the hem of one man of Judea, saying: “We will go with you. For we have heard that God is with you.” New American Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten people from nations of every language will take hold, yes, will take hold of the cloak of every Judahite and say, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from nations of every language shall take hold of a Jew, grasping his garment and saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from the nations of every language shall take hold of the skirt of a Jew, saying, We will go with you; for we have heard that God is with you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: in those days ten men of all languages of the nations shall hold on the skirt of a Jewish man and they will say to him: ’let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, shall even take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying: We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord Almighty; In those days my word shall be fulfilled if ten men of all the languages of the nations should take hold - even take hold of the hem of a Jew, saying, We will go with thee; for we have heard that God is with you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Restoration of Jerusalem…22And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” 23This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” Cross References This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Haggai 1:2 that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’” Haggai 1:5 Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. Haggai 1:7 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. “In those days Joel 3:1 “Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity, Isaiah 2:2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Micah 4:1 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. ten men from the nations of every tongue Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Daniel 3:4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded: will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, Matthew 9:20-21 Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” Mark 6:56 And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. Numbers 15:38-39 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. / These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes. saying, ‘Let us go with you, Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Micah 4:2 And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Jeremiah 50:5 They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. for we have heard that God is with you.’” Genesis 21:22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. ten men. Genesis 31:7,41 And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me… Numbers 14:22 Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice; Job 19:3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me. out. Isaiah 66:18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. Revelation 7:9,10 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; … Revelation 14:6,7 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, … take. 1 Samuel 15:27,28 And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent… Isaiah 3:6 When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand: Isaiah 4:1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach. We will. Numbers 10:29-32 And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel… Ruth 1:16,17 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: … 2 Samuel 15:19-22 Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile… we have. Numbers 14:14-16 And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land: for they have heard that thou LORD art among this people, that thou LORD art seen face to face, and that thy cloud standeth over them, and that thou goest before them, by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night… Deuteronomy 4:6,7 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people… Joshua 2:9-13 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… Jump to Previous Armies Heard Hold Hosts Jew Languages Nations Skirt TenJump to Next Armies Heard Hold Hosts Jew Languages Nations Skirt TenZechariah 8 1. The restoration of Jerusalem.9. They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them. 16. Good works are required of them. 18. Joy and blessing are promised. This is what the LORD of Hosts says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and sovereignty of God, often used by prophets to introduce divine declarations. The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's command over heavenly armies, reflecting His power and majesty. This introduction assures the reader that the message is not of human origin but a divine revelation. In those days: ten men from the nations of every tongue: will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew: saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority. 2. Jewish Man Represents the people of Israel, chosen by God to be a light to the nations. In this context, it symbolizes the faithful remnant through whom God’s presence is recognized. 3. Ten Men from All Nations Symbolizes completeness and universality, indicating people from all over the world seeking the God of Israel. 4. The Robe In ancient times, grasping the robe was a sign of seeking favor or guidance. It signifies a desire to be associated with the blessings and presence of God. 5. The Nations Refers to the Gentiles, representing the broader world beyond Israel, who are drawn to God’s presence and truth. Teaching Points God's Universal PlanGod's plan of salvation is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations. Believers are called to be a light to the world, reflecting God's presence and truth. The Power of Witness The Jewish man symbolizes the faithful witness of God's people. Our lives should draw others to God, demonstrating His presence and blessings. Unity in Diversity The gathering of nations signifies the unity that God desires among His people, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries. The Importance of God's Presence The nations are drawn because they recognize God's presence. We should prioritize cultivating and manifesting God's presence in our lives. Role of Israel in God's Redemptive Plan Israel's role as a conduit for God's blessings to the nations is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and His inclusive plan for humanity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 8:23?2. How does Zechariah 8:23 illustrate God's plan for Israel's role among nations? 3. What does "ten men...will grasp the garment" signify about God's influence? 4. How can we apply Zechariah 8:23 to evangelism in today's world? 5. What connections exist between Zechariah 8:23 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19? 6. How does Zechariah 8:23 encourage us to live as witnesses for Christ? 7. What does Zechariah 8:23 reveal about God's plan for the nations? 8. How does Zechariah 8:23 emphasize the importance of the Jewish people in God's plan? 9. Why do ten men from nations seek a Jew in Zechariah 8:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 8? 11. What is the meaning of 'Branch of the Lord'? 12. If God created all people, why did He only reveal Himself to the Israelites in the Old Testament? 13. Zechariah 8:22-23: How do we reconcile the prophecy that many nations will seek God in Jerusalem with the reality of religious division today? 14. Psalm 122:4-5: Is there extra-biblical proof that all the tribes frequently gathered in Jerusalem to give thanks? What Does Zechariah 8:23 Mean This is what the LORD of Hosts says• The title “LORD of Hosts” reminds us that God speaks with sovereign authority and unlimited power (1 Samuel 17:45; Psalm 46:7). • Because the message originates with the Commander of heaven’s armies, we can trust its certainty (Isaiah 55:11). • Every promise here rests not on human effort but on God’s unchanging character (Malachi 3:6). In those days • The phrase points forward to a specific, God-appointed season when His purposes for Israel and the nations converge (Jeremiah 31:33; Romans 11:25-27). • It looks beyond Zechariah’s immediate context to Messiah’s reign, when restoration and worldwide blessing fully blossom (Zechariah 14:9). Ten men • “Ten” often pictures completeness (Leviticus 26:26), hinting that a representative multitude will respond. • The scene anticipates a sizable, recognizable group rather than a token few (Revelation 7:9-10). From the nations of every tongue • God’s salvation plan always embraced the Gentiles (Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 49:6). • This verse previews the Great Commission’s harvest, where people from “every tribe and language” gather to worship the Lamb (Revelation 5:9). Will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew • Grasping the edge of a robe signals respect and earnest appeal (1 Samuel 15:27). • The “Jew” here stands for the covenant people who bear God’s revealed truth (Romans 3:1-2). • The Gentiles’ eagerness fulfills Isaiah 60:3—“Nations will come to your light.” Saying, ‘Let us go with you’ • The nations acknowledge Israel’s leadership in God’s program, echoing Micah 4:2—“We will walk in His paths.” • Their plea shows humility and readiness to align with God’s chosen order (Zechariah 2:11). For we have heard that God is with you • Testimony about God’s presence draws seekers; word spreads when the Lord actively blesses His people (Psalm 126:2-3). • Immanuel’s reality—“God with us”—finds its ultimate expression in Jesus (Matthew 1:23), through whom Jews and Gentiles share one hope (Ephesians 2:13-16). • The promise anticipates the millennial kingdom, yet tastes of it appear today whenever believers live so distinctly that others recognize God among them (1 Peter 2:12). summary Zechariah 8:23 paints a vivid picture of a future era when God’s tangible presence in Israel magnetically attracts the nations. The Lord Himself guarantees this worldwide turning, showing His covenant faithfulness and missionary heart. Complete multitudes from every language will cling to God’s people, eager to share in the blessings of Messiah’s reign. Until that day fully arrives, the verse encourages believers to walk in visible fellowship with the Lord so that those around us can say with conviction, “We have heard that God is with you.” Verse 23. - Ten men. The number ten is used for a large indefinite number (comp. Genesis 31:7; Leviticus 26:26; 1 Samuel 1:8). Out of all languages (the languages) of the nations. The diversity of languages shall not hinder the unity in the faith (comp. Isaiah 66:18; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9). Shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew. Taking hold of the skirt implies a desire to share the privileges, and to be united in fellowship with (comp. Isaiah 4:1; Haggai 2:12). St. Cyril considers the idea to be that the heathen shall cling to the Jews like children holding their fathers' dress for support and guidance. In "the man that is a Jew" St. Jerome discerns the Messiah. We will go with you. The picture presented to the mind by this verse is of a Jew journeying to Jerusalem from some distant country to keep a solemn festival, and a number of Gentiles clinging round him, asking permission to accompany him on his journey, because they have learned how good the Lord has been to his countrymen. But the ideal intended is much more than this. Salvation, indeed, is of the Jews; it began to be announced at Jerusalem; it was preached by the Jewish apostles; its founder was of the seed of David. But the true Israelites are not merely those who are of the natural posterity of Abraham, but all true Christians united under Christ, the Head. To their number all who would be saved must be joined (comp. Romans 4:11; Galatians 3:7, 29; Galatians 4:26, etc.).
Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָאוֹת֒ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַר֮ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “In those הָהֵ֔מָּה (hā·hêm·māh) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They days בַּיָּמִ֣ים (bay·yā·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day ten עֲשָׂרָ֣ה (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten men אֲנָשִׁ֔ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person from all nations הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts [and] מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every languages לְשֹׁנ֣וֹת (lə·šō·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 3956: The tongue will tightly יַחֲזִ֙יקוּ֙ (ya·ḥă·zî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer grasp וְֽהֶחֱזִ֡יקוּ (wə·he·ḥĕ·zî·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the robe בִּכְנַף֩ (biḵ·nap̄) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of a Jewish יְהוּדִ֜י (yə·hū·ḏî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish man, אִ֨ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person saying, לֵאמֹ֗ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Let us go נֵֽלְכָה֙ (nê·lə·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk with you, עִמָּכֶ֔ם (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we have heard שָׁמַ֖עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently that God אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is with you.’” עִמָּכֶֽם׃ (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Zechariah 8:23 NIVZechariah 8:23 NLT Zechariah 8:23 ESV Zechariah 8:23 NASB Zechariah 8:23 KJV Zechariah 8:23 BibleApps.com Zechariah 8:23 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 8:23 Chinese Bible Zechariah 8:23 French Bible Zechariah 8:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:23 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: In those (Zech. Zec Zc) |
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