Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 1:17
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17. yet —though heretofore lying in abject prostration. My cities —not only Jerusalem, but the subordinate cities of Judah. God claims them all as peculiarly His, and therefore will restore them. through prosperity . . . spread abroad —or overflow; metaphor from an overflowing vessel or fountain (compare :- ) [PEMBELLUS]. Abundance of fruits of the earth, corn and wine, and a large increase of citizens, are meant; also spiritual prosperity. comfort Zion — ( Isaiah 40:1 ; Isaiah 40:2 ; Isaiah 51:3 ). choose — ( Zechariah 2:12 ; Zechariah 3:2 ; Isaiah 14:1 ). Here meaning, " show by acts of loving-kindness that He has chosen." His immutable choice from everlasting is the fountain whence flow all such particular acts of love. Isaiah 14:1- : . SECOND VISION. The power of the Jews foes shall be dissipated. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-18" class="com-number"
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