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. 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." 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.' Majority Standard Bible For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.?? NET Bible But I (the LORD says) will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.'" 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I am to her—a declaration of YHWH—A wall of fire all around, "" And I am for glory in her midst. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And I will be to her, says Jehovah, a wall of fire round about, and I will be for glory in the midst of her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will be to it, saith the Lord, a wall of fire round about: and I will be in glory in the midst thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will be to it, says the Lord, a wall of fire all around. And in glory, I will be in its midst. 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.” 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.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I will be in the midst of her, says the LORD, as a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall be within her, says LORD JEHOVAH, like a wall of fire, and for glory I shall be within her OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For 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. 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. 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 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, Psalm 46:5 God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Isaiah 60:18-19 No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. / No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. Revelation 21:23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. Ezekiel 48:35 The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.” Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. 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. Revelation 21:2-3 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Revelation 22:5 There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Isaiah 2:5 Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. 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. For I will be a wall of fire around it This phrase signifies divine protection and presence. In the context of Zechariah's vision, Jerusalem is depicted as a city without walls, vulnerable to attack. The "wall of fire" symbolizes God's supernatural defense, reminiscent of the pillar of fire that protected and guided the Israelites during the Exodus (Exodus 13:21-22). This imagery emphasizes God's role as a protector, ensuring the safety and security of His people. The concept of God as a protective barrier is also seen in Psalm 125:2, where the Lord surrounds His people. Historically, ancient cities relied on physical walls for defense, but here, God promises a spiritual safeguard, highlighting His omnipotence and the futility of relying solely on human means for security. declares the LORD and I will be the glory within it.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet in the post-exilic period who received visions from God to encourage the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile. 2. Jerusalem The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which was in the process of being rebuilt during Zechariah's time. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who promises protection and presence for His people. 4. The Wall of Fire A metaphorical representation of God's divine protection surrounding Jerusalem. 5. The Glory in Her Midst Refers to God's presence dwelling among His people, signifying His favor and blessing. Teaching Points God's ProtectionJust as God promised to be a wall of fire around Jerusalem, He offers His protection to believers today. We can trust in His safeguarding presence in our lives. Divine Presence The promise of God being the glory in the midst of Jerusalem is a reminder of His desire to dwell among His people. As Christians, we experience this through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual Security Physical walls can be breached, but God's protection is impenetrable. Our ultimate security is found in Him, not in earthly defenses. Community of Believers Just as God promised to be in the midst of Jerusalem, He is present in the community of believers. We are called to live in unity, reflecting His glory to the world. Hope for Restoration Zechariah's message was one of hope for a restored Jerusalem. Similarly, we have hope in Christ for restoration and renewal in our lives and communities.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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