Zechariah 2:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then the glorious LORD All-Powerful ordered me to say to the nations that had raided and robbed Zion: Zion is as precious to the LORD as are his eyes. Whatever you do to Zion, you do to him.

Cross References

Genesis 20:6

God spoke to Abimelech in another dream and said: I know you are innocent. That's why I kept you from sleeping with Sarah and doing anything wrong.

2 Kings 24:2

At that time, the LORD started sending troops to rob and destroy towns in Judah. Some of these troops were from Babylonia, and others were from Syria, Moab, and Ammon. The LORD had sent his servants the prophets to warn Judah about this,

Psalm 17:8

Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Proverbs 7:2

Obey me, and you will live! Let my instructions be your greatest treasure.

Isaiah 49:19

Jerusalem is now in ruins! Nothing is left of the city. But it will be rebuilt and soon overcrowded; its cruel enemies will be gone far away.

Jeremiah 12:14

The LORD said: I gave this land to my people Israel, but enemies around it have attacked and robbed it. So I will uproot them from their own countries just as I will uproot Judah from its land.

Ezekiel 25:12

The LORD God then said, “The people of Edom are guilty of taking revenge on Judah.

Ezekiel 25:15

The LORD God said, “The cruel Philistines have taken revenge on their enemies over and over and have tried to destroy them.

Ezekiel 26:2

Ezekiel, son of man, the people of the city of Tyre have celebrated Jerusalem's defeat by singing, “Jerusalem has fallen! It used to be powerful, a centre of trade. Now the city is shattered, and we will take its place.”

Ezekiel 26:20

and carry you down to the world of the dead, where you will join people of ancient times and towns ruined long ago. You will stay there and never again be a city filled with people.

Ezekiel 35:5

People of Edom, not only have you been Israel's longtime enemy, you simply watched when disaster wiped out its people as punishment for their sins.

Ezekiel 36:11

Children will be born, and animals will give birth to their young. You will no longer be deserted as you are now, but you will be covered with people and treated better than ever. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 38:11

to take advantage of Israel, that weak and peaceful country where people live safely inside towns that have no walls or gates or locks.

Ezekiel 38:14

I, the LORD God, know that when you see my people Israel living in peace,

Amos 1:11

The LORD said: I will punish Edom for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They killed their own relatives and were so terribly furious that they showed no mercy.

Amos 1:13

The LORD said: I will punish Ammon for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. In Gilead they ripped open pregnant women, just to take the land.

Amos 1:9

The LORD said: I will punish Phoenicia for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They broke their treaty and dragged off my people from town after town to sell them as slaves to the Edomites.

Micah 4:11

Zion, because of your sins you are surrounded by many nations who say, “We can hardly wait to see you disgraced.”

Micah 5:6

whose strong army will defeat the nation of Assyria. Yes, our leaders will rescue us, if those Assyrians dare to invade our land.

Micah 7:10

You, my enemies, said, “The LORD God is helpless.” Now each of you will be disgraced and put to shame. I will see you trampled like mud in the street.

Habakkuk 2:17

You destroyed trees and animals on Mount Lebanon; you were ruthless to towns and people everywhere. Now you will be terrorized.

Habakkuk 2:8

You robbed cities and nations everywhere on earth and murdered their people. Now those who survived will be as cruel to you.

Zephaniah 2:8

The LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel, said: I've heard Moab and Ammon insult my people and threaten their nation. And so, I swear by my very life that Moab and Ammon will end up like Sodom and Gomorrah— covered with thorn bushes and salt pits for ever. Then my people who survive will take their land.

Zechariah 2:11

When he does, many nations will turn to him and become his people. At that time you will know that I am a prophet of the LORD All-Powerful.

Zechariah 2:9

And so, he will put you in the power of your slaves, and they will raid and rob you. Then you will know that I am a prophet of the LORD All-Powerful.

Zechariah 8:5

while boys and girls play in the streets.

Malachi 3:1

I, the LORD All-Powerful, will send my messenger to prepare the way for me. Then suddenly the Lord you are looking for will appear in his temple. The messenger you desire is coming with my promise, and he is on his way.

Matthew 25:40

The king will answer, “Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.”

Matthew 25:45

The king will say to them, “Whenever you failed to help any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you failed to do it for me.”

John 14:26

But the Holy Spirit will come and help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place. The Spirit will teach you everything and will remind you of what I said while I was with you.

John 17:18

I am sending them into the world, just as you sent me.

Acts 9:4

He fell to the ground and heard a voice that said, “Saul! Saul! Why are you so cruel to me?”

Deuteronomy 32:10

Israel, the LORD discovered you in a barren desert filled with howling winds. God became your fortress, protecting you as though you were his own eyes.

2 Thessalonians 1:6

It is only right for God to punish everyone who is causing you trouble,

1 John 4:14

God sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world. We saw his Son and are now telling others about him.