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Thus said the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.
Reference
Hebrew: kên
so
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: ῥαββονί (rhabboní)
God
Hebrew: ʼâdôwn
sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: νηστεύω (nēsteúō)
to abstain from food (religiously)
Hebrew: ʼoçparnâʼ
diligently
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Hebrew: rᵉbîyʻay
{fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth}
Greek: μήν (mḗn)
a month
Hebrew: yerach
a lunation, i.e. month
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: νηστεύω (nēsteúō)
to abstain from food (religiously)
Hebrew: ʼoçparnâʼ
diligently
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: πέμπτος (pémptos)
fifth
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: νηστεύω (nēsteúō)
to abstain from food (religiously)
Hebrew: ʼoçparnâʼ
diligently
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: ἕβδομος (hébdomos)
seventh
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: νηστεύω (nēsteúō)
to abstain from food (religiously)
Hebrew: ʼoçparnâʼ
diligently
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Greek: δέκατος (dékatos)
tenth
Greek: ἤμην (ḗmēn)
I was
Hebrew: hâvâʼ
to be (in the sense of existence)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Hebrew: bayith
{a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)}
Greek: Ἰουδά (Ioudá)
Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of (or place in) Palestine
Hebrew: Yᵉhûwdâh
Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
Hebrew: gîylâh
joy
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis)
exultation; specially, welcome
Hebrew: chedvâh
rejoicing
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Greek: ἱλαρός (hilarós)
propitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing
Hebrew: ʼahab
affection (in a good or a bad sense)
Greek: ὁ (ho)
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Hebrew: ʼillêyn
these
Hebrew: ʼômen
verity
Greek: καίγε (kaíge)
and at least (or even, indeed)
Hebrew: kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Hebrew: shᵉlâm
prosperity
Parallel theme
Jeremiah 39:2
Jeremiah 52:4
Zechariah 7:5
2 Kings 25:25
Psalm 30:11
Esther 9:22
Peace
Zechariah 8:16
References Lord
Zechariah 7:3
Isaiah 12:1
Isaiah 35:10
Verse Explanation
The fasts associated with mourning will become joyful festivals for Judah, and God calls the people to love truth and peace, showing that restored relationship with God will transform sorrow into celebration.
History
Post-exilic period: Several fasting days had developed in connection with disasters surrounding Jerusalem's destruction.