Zechariah 8:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For before these days there wasd no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour. ”

Zechariah 8:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

There was no hire for man - Literally, “hire for man came not to pass.” It was longed for, waited for and came not. So little was the produce, that neither laborer nor beast of burden were employ...
Zechariah 8:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For before these days there was no hire for (g) man, nor any hire for beast; neither [was there any] peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one again...
Zechariah 8:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:4 f. A beautiful description of the result of the restoration of peace and safety. During the troublous past Jerusalem had been no place for feeble old age or for children. The sympat...
Zechariah 8:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

these . those. hire . wages. man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14. men. Hebrew. 'adam:. App-14. every one. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14. set . sent.
Zechariah 8:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

It follows, For before these days there was no hire for man, and no hire for beast, no peace to passengers, because I had sent forth all men, each one against his friend. The Prophet mentions...
Zechariah 8:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against h...
Zechariah 8:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of...
Zechariah 8:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Reiteration of God's Promises concerning Jerusalem The whole chapter is made up of ten short oracles each introduced by the formula, 'Thus saith the Lord of hosts' (except Zechariah 8:3 ). God ha...
Zechariah 8:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Before... there was no hire for man, or cattle, because the land was so unproductive ( Haggai 1:6 ; Haggai 1:9-11 ); but “from the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid... from thi...
Zechariah 8:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Zechariah 8:1-23 "THE SEED OF PEACE" Zechariah 7:1-14 ; Zechariah 8:1-23 THE Visions have revealed the removal of the guilt of the land, the restoration of Israel to their standing before...
Zechariah 8:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Truth and Love Must Prevail Zechariah 8:1-17 In his third answer Zechariah dilates on the prosperity awaiting the chosen city. The Lord had returned, to dwell there, and the old men and women w...
Zechariah 8:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The third answer was full of grace. It declared that God was jealous for Zion, that He had returned to it, and that therefore its prosperity was assured, notwithstanding that these people saw only th...
Zechariah 8:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of host...
Zechariah 8:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For before these days ,.... That the temple began to be built: there was no hire for men, nor any hire for beasts ; that turned to any account; the wages earned by the one, and with the other, wer...
Zechariah 8:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither [was there any] peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against h...
Zechariah 8:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let your hands be strong Be of good courage, and go on with resolution and perseverance in the work you have begun, the rebuilding of the temple, since you have received such assurances from God's...
Zechariah 8:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The Positive Answer (vv. 1-17) In this chapter the Lord gives a wonderfully positive answer to the question of Zechariah 7:2 . The positive answer is found only in His own great and effective wo...
Zechariah 8:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Encouraging Prospects. B. C. 517. 9 Thus saith the L ORD of hosts; Let your hands be...
Zechariah 8:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBHeb; For before these days, for eighteen years together, there was no hire; reward or recompence, no profit by the labour of man or beast, sowing or planting: see Haggai 1:6-11 2:15-17 Zech...
Zechariah 8:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Restoration of God's People Is At Hand ( Zechariah 8:9-17 ). God describes what the land had been like as a result of His forsaking it, but He wants them to know that He is now giving them ano...
Zechariah 8:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 8:9 .] Adversity followed neglect of duty, now blessings promised to create courage. Hands ] With such bright prospects be energetic and active ( 2 Samuel 16:21 )....
Zechariah 8:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Zechariah 8:1-2 . Again the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. Beca...
Zechariah 8:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 8:2 . I was jealous for Zion with great fury, to purge her sins, and with great compassion and special mercy to bring back her children and restore her temple. What other nation, overrun...
Zechariah 8:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

For before these days there was no hire for man Society before the temple was built A neglected temple always means a ruined society. These words are not to be applied locally or parochially;...
Zechariah 8:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Zechariah 8:1-38 § 4. The Lord promises to show his love for Zion, to dwell among his people, and to fill Jerusalem with a happy lace. Zechariah 8:1 Again ; rather, and...
Zechariah 8:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Restoration Described
Zechariah 8:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Chronicles 15:5-7 ; Amos 3:6 ; Amos 9:4 ; Haggai 1:6-11 ; Haggai 2:16-18 ; Isaiah 19:2 ; Jeremiah 16:16 ; Judges 5:11 ; Judges 5:6 ; Judges 5:7 ; Matthew 10:34-36
Zechariah 8:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Before these days — For eighteen years together. No hire — No profit by the labour of man or beast, no sowing or planting. Affliction — Distress, and want, through the barrenness, which attended al...

Zechariah 8:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Zechariah 8:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Zechariah 8:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 8:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Zechariah 8:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 8:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Zechariah 8:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Zechariah 8:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Zechariah 8:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Zechariah 8:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes