“Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts:”
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. And work. For I am with you, declares the LORD of hosts—the fourfold summons to strength addresses leadership and people; the apparent smallness of the rebuilt temple should not discourage. The command to work despite apparent insufficiency reflects faith in God's promise. The assurance 'I am with you' grounds confidence; divine presence transcends architectural grandeur.
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