Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Therefore, this is what the Lord says: In mercy, I have returned to Jerusalem; My house will be rebuilt within it”—this is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts—“and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord, “I will
King James Version
Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
International Standard Version
"Therefore this is what the LORD says: "I have returned to Jerusalem with compassionate intentions. My Temple will be rebuilt there," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem."'"
A Conservative Version
Therefore thus says LORD: I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies. My house shall be built in it, says LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem.
American Standard Version
Therefore thus saith Jehovah: I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies; my house shall be built in it, saith Jehovah of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem.
Amplified
Therefore, thus says the Lord, “I have returned to Jerusalem with mercy and compassion. My house shall be built in it,” says the Lord of hosts, “and a
Bible in Basic English
So this is what the Lord has said: I have come back to Jerusalem with mercies; my house is to be put up in her, says the Lord of armies, and a line is to be stretched out over Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
Therefore thus saith Jehovah: I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith Jehovah of hosts, and the line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
Julia Smith Translation
For this, thus said Jehovah: I turned back to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, says Jehovah of armies, and a cord shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
King James 2000
Therefore thus says the LORD; I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, says the LORD of hosts, and a measuring line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, thus says Yahweh: "I have returned to Jerusalem with compassion. My temple will be built in it," {declares} Yahweh of hosts, "and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem." '
Modern King James verseion
Therefore so says Jehovah: I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies. My house shall be built in it, says Jehovah of Hosts. And a line shall be stretched over Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD: I will turn me again in mercy toward Jerusalem, so that my house shall be builded in it, sayeth the LORD of Hosts: yea and the plummet shall be laid abroad in Jerusalem, sayeth the LORD of Hosts.'
NET Bible
"'Therefore,' says the Lord, 'I have become compassionate toward Jerusalem and will rebuild my temple in it,' says the Lord who rules over all. 'Once more a surveyor's measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.'
New Heart English Bible
Therefore thus says the LORD: "I have returned to Jerusalem with mercy. My house shall be built in it," says the LORD of hosts, "and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem."'
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, Thus, saith Yahweh, I have returned to Jerusalem, with compassions,, My house, shall be built therein, declareth Yahweh of hosts, and, a line, shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem.
Webster
Therefore thus saith the LORD; I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.
World English Bible
Therefore thus says Yahweh: "I have returned to Jerusalem with mercy. My house shall be built in it," says Yahweh of Armies, "and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem."'
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore, thus said Jehovah: I have turned to Jerusalem with mercies, My house is built in it, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, And a line is stretched over Jerusalem.
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Zechariah 1:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
First Vision: Horsemen
15
I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease, for I was a little angry, but they made it worse.
16 Therefore, this is what the Lord says: In mercy, I have returned to Jerusalem; My house will be rebuilt within it”—this is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts—“and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.
17
“Proclaim further: This is what the Lord of Hosts says: My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the Lord will once more comfort Zion and again choose Jerusalem.”
Phrases
Cross References
Zechariah 4:9
“Zerubbabel’s hands have laid the foundation of this house,
Zechariah 8:3
The Lord says this: “I will return to Zion and live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City,
Ezra 6:14-15
So the Jewish elders continued successfully with the building under the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo.
Isaiah 54:8-10
I hid My face
but I will have compassion on you
with everlasting love,”
says the Lord your Redeemer.
Ezekiel 40:3
He brought me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze,
Ezekiel 47:3
As the man went out east with a measuring line in his hand,
Zechariah 2:1-2
Zechariah 2:10-11
“Daughter Zion, shout for joy and be glad, for I am coming to dwell among you”—this is the Lord’s declaration.
Job 38:5
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
Isaiah 12:1
“I will praise You, Lord,
although You were angry with me.
Your anger has turned away,
and You have had compassion
Isaiah 34:11
and the great owl and the raven will dwell there.
The Lord will stretch out a measuring line
and a plumb line over her
for her destruction and chaos.
Isaiah 44:26-28
and fulfills the counsel of His messengers;
who says to Jerusalem, “She will be inhabited,”
and to the cities of Judah, “They will be rebuilt,”
and I will restore her ruins;
Jeremiah 31:22-25
faithless daughter?
For the Lord creates something new in the land
a female
Jeremiah 31:39-40
A measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb
Jeremiah 33:10-12
“This is what the Lord says: In this place, which you say is a ruin,
Ezekiel 37:24-28
My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them.
Ezekiel 39:25-29
“So this is what the Lord God says: Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob
Ezekiel 48:35
The perimeter of the city will be six miles,
Haggai 1:14
The Lord stirred up the spirit