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Zechariah 2:12

Jerusalem
Identity and self-worthIsrael and the nations

10 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.

11 And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.

And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.

13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.
KJV
And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
WEB
The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.
ASV
And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
DARBY
And Jehovah shall inherit Judah [as] his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
BLB
And YHWH will inherit Judah [as] His portion upon the land of Holiness, and He will choose again Jerusalem.
ÅB
Og Herren skal ta Juda til eie som sin del på den hellige jordbunn; og han skal enda en gang utvelge Jerusalem.
OTB
Herren vil ta Judea i eie som sin del i det hellige landet og vil igjen velge Jerusalem.
B1930
Og Herren skal ta Juda til eie som sin del på den hellige jordbunn; og han skal ennu en gang utvelge Jerusalem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Zechariah 1:17

    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.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:9

    For the LORD’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

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  • Jeremiah 10:16

    The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.

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  • Psalms 33:12

    Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

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  • Jeremiah 51:19

    The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hosts is his name.

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  • Psalms 135:4

    For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

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  • Isaiah 41:9

    Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

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  • Exodus 19:5–6

    Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

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