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Berean Standard Bible

“This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.””

Zechariah 8:3

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After the exile, Zechariah encourages the returned community, who are discouraged by the slow rebuilding of the temple. God speaks through a series of promises that begin with his zeal for Zion.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh says: “I have returned to Zion, and will dwell in the middle of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called ‘The City of Truth;’ and the mountain of Yahweh of Armies, ‘The Holy Mountain.’”

King James Version (KJV)

Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thus saith Jehovah: I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of Jehovah of hosts, The holy mountain.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

This is what the Lord has said: I have come back to Zion, and will make my living-place in Jerusalem: and Jerusalem will be named The town of good faith; and the mountain of the Lord of armies The holy mountain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así dice Jehová: Yo he restituído á Sión, y moraré en medio de Jerusalem: y Jerusalem se llamará Ciudad de Verdad, y el monte de Jehová de los ejércitos, Monte de Santidad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ahora voy a regresar a mi tierra y habitaré en Jerusalén, y Jerusalén será conocida como “Ciudad Fiel”, y Sion será llamado “Monte Santo”».

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