Zechariah 8:23 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the n…”

Zechariah 8:23

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 Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

The LORD 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.’”

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus sayth the Lord of hostes, In those dayes shall ten men take holde out of all languages of the nations, euen take holde of the skirt of him that is a Iewe, and say, We will go with you: for we haue heard that God is with you.

Darby Translation

Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: In those days shall ten men take hold, out of all 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.

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!

Bible in Basic English

This is what the Lord of armies has said: In those days, ten men from all the languages of the nations will put out their hands and take a grip of the skirt of him who is a Jew, saying, We will go with you, for it has come to our ears that God is with you.

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Cross references

“ten men”

Genesis 31:7 Job 19:3 Ecclesiastes 11:2 Genesis 31:41 Micah 5:5 Numbers 14:22

Genesis 31:7 · BSB

And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.

Job 19:3 · BSB

Ten times now you have reproached me; you shamelessly mistreat me.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 · BSB

Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.

Genesis 31:41 · BSB

Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times!

Micah 5:5 · BSB

And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.

Numbers 14:22 · BSB

not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times—

“out”

Isaiah 66:18 Revelation 7:9 Revelation 7:10 Revelation 14:6 Revelation 14:7

Isaiah 66:18 · BSB

“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 · BSB

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 th…

Revelation 7:10 · BSB

And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Revelation 14:6 · BSB

Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.

Revelation 14:7 · BSB

And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

“take”

Acts 19:12 Isaiah 4:1 Isaiah 3:6 Luke 8:44 1 Samuel 15:27 1 Samuel 15:28

Acts 19:12 · BSB

so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.

Isaiah 4:1 · BSB

In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!”

Isaiah 3:6 · BSB

A man will seize his brother within his father’s house: “You have a cloak—you be our leader! Take charge of this heap of rubble.”

Luke 8:44 · BSB

She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.

1 Samuel 15:27 · BSB

As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.

1 Samuel 15:28 · BSB

So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.

“We will”

Isaiah 55:5 Isaiah 60:3 Numbers 10:29–32 2 Kings 2:6 1 Chronicles 12:18 2 Samuel 15:19–22

Isaiah 55:5 · BSB

Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.”

Isaiah 60:3 · BSB

Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Numbers 10:29–32 · BSB

Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has…

2 Kings 2:6 · BSB

And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on.

1 Chronicles 12:18 · BSB

Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received…

2 Samuel 15:19–22 · BSB

Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland.

“we have”

1 Corinthians 14:25 Joshua 2:9–13 Numbers 14:14–16 Deuteronomy 4:6 Deuteronomy 4:7 1 Kings 8:42

1 Corinthians 14:25 · BSB

and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Joshua 2:9–13 · BSB

and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.

Numbers 14:14–16 · BSB

And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that…

Deuteronomy 4:6 · BSB

Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Deuteronomy 4:7 · BSB

For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?

1 Kings 8:42 · BSB

for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple,

Also

Isaiah 45:14

Isaiah 45:14 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.”

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