Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will be its glory within.’ New Living Translation Then I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem, says the LORD. And I will be the glory inside the city!’” English Standard Version And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” Berean Standard Bible For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’ ” King James Bible For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her. New King James Version For I,’ says the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ ” New American Standard Bible But I,’ declares the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire to her on all sides, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” NASB 1995 ‘For I,’ declares the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” NASB 1977 ‘For I,’ declares the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” Legacy Standard Bible Indeed I,’ declares Yahweh, ‘will be a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” Amplified Bible For I,’ declares the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire around her [protecting her from enemies], and I will be the glory in her midst.’” Christian Standard Bible The declaration of the LORD: “I myself will be a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory within it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The declaration of the LORD: “I will be a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory within it."” American Standard Version For I, saith Jehovah, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I shall be within her, says LORD JEHOVAH, like a wall of fire, and for glory I shall be within her Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will be to her, saith the Lord, a wall of fire round about, and I will be for a glory in the midst of her. Contemporary English Version The LORD himself has promised to be a protective wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem, and he will be its shining glory in the heart of the city." Douay-Rheims Bible And I will be to it, saith the Lord, a wall of fire round about: and I will be in glory in the midst thereof. English Revised Version For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD. I will be the glory within it.' Good News Translation The LORD has promised that he himself will be a wall of fire around the city to protect it and that he will live there in all his glory." International Standard Version I myself will be an encircling rampart of fire,' declares the LORD, 'and I will be the glory in her midst.' JPS Tanakh 1917 For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her. Literal Standard Version And I am to her—a declaration of YHWH—A wall of fire all around, | And I am for glory in her midst. Majority Standard Bible For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” New American Bible I will be an encircling wall of fire for it—oracle of the LORD—and I will be the glory in its midst.” NET Bible But I (the LORD says) will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.'" New Revised Standard Version For I will be a wall of fire all around it, says the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.” New Heart English Bible For I,' says the LORD, 'will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in the midst of her. Webster's Bible Translation For I, saith the LORD, will be to her a wall of fire on every side, and will be the glory in the midst of her. World English Bible For I,’ says Yahweh, ‘will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in the middle of her. Young's Literal Translation And I -- I am to her -- an affirmation of Jehovah, A wall of fire round about, And for honour I am in her midst. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Measuring Line…4and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. 5For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” Cross References Psalm 46:5 God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Psalm 85:9 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. Isaiah 4:5 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel." Isaiah 26:1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. Isaiah 31:9 Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard," declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture For I, said the LORD, will be to her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the middle of her. a wall. Zechariah 9:8 And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes. Psalm 46:7-11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… Psalm 48:3,12 God is known in her palaces for a refuge… the glory. Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Isaiah 60:19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Haggai 2:7-9 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts… Jump to Previous Affirmation Declares Fire Glory Honour Inside Midst Round Side Wall WithinJump to Next Affirmation Declares Fire Glory Honour Inside Midst Round Side Wall WithinZechariah 2 1. God, in the care of Jerusalem, sends to measure it.6. The redemption of Zion. 10. The promise of God's presence. Verse 5. - A wall of fire. She will not need walls. God will be her protection, not only defending her from attack, but consuming the enemy who may presume to assault her (comp. Deuteronomy 4:24; Psalm 68:2). The glory; εἰς δόξαν ἔσομαι (Septuagint). God will make his glory conspicuous by the mighty deeds he will do in Jerusalem and the providential care he will take of her. He shall be known to be dwelling there, as he revealed his presence by the pillar of fire and the Shechinah (comp. Isaiah 60:1, 2, 19). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For Iוַאֲנִ֤י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will be אֶֽהְיֶה־ (’eh·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a wall ח֥וֹמַת (ḥō·w·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2346: A wall of protection of fire אֵ֖שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire around it, סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and I will be אֶֽהְיֶ֥ה (’eh·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the glory וּלְכָב֖וֹד (ū·lə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness within it.’” בְתוֹכָֽהּ׃ (ḇə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Links Zechariah 2:5 NIVZechariah 2:5 NLT Zechariah 2:5 ESV Zechariah 2:5 NASB Zechariah 2:5 KJV Zechariah 2:5 BibleApps.com Zechariah 2:5 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 2:5 Chinese Bible Zechariah 2:5 French Bible Zechariah 2:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 2:5 For I' says Yahweh 'will be (Zech. 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