Berean Standard Bible
“For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—”
Zechariah prophesied to the Jews returned from exile, who were rebuilding the temple amid discouragement and opposition. In the vision of chapter 2, God promises to protect and dwell in Jerusalem.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
World English Bible (WEB)
For Yahweh of Armies says: ‘For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye.
King James Version (KJV)
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which plundered you; for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For this is what the Lord of armies has said: In the way of glory he has sent me to the nations which have taken your goods: for anyone touching you is touching what is most dear to him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Después de la gloria me enviará él á las gentes que os despojaron: porque el que os toca, toca á la niña de su ojo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El Señor Todopoderoso me ha enviado a decirles a las naciones que los oprimieron: «¡El que hace daño a mi pueblo lo pagará muy caro! ¡Quien daña a Israel es como si lastimara la niña de mis ojos!
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