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Berean Standard Bible

“Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.”

Zechariah 9:12

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Study note

Zechariah 9 announces the coming of Zion's king in the same chapter as the humble king riding a donkey. The surrounding verses speak of a covenant sealed in blood and freedom for prisoners.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.

World English Bible (WEB)

Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.

King James Version (KJV)

Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope: even to-day do I declare that I will render double unto thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they will come back to you, O daughter of Zion, as prisoners of hope: today I say to you that I will give you back twice as much;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tornaos á la fortaleza, oh presos de esperanza: hoy también os anuncio que os daré doblado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Presos, váyanse ahora a la tierra donde está la salvación, porque aún hay esperanza! Prometo ahora darles el doble de cosas buenas por cada dolor que sufrieron.

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