Parallel Verses
King James Version
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 American Standard Bible
For I,’ declares the Lord, ‘will be a
Holman Bible
The declaration of the Lord: “I will be a wall
International Standard Version
I myself will be an encircling rampart of fire,' declares the LORD, "and I will be the glory in her midst.'
A Conservative Version
For I, says LORD, will be to her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.
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.
Amplified
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.’”
Bible in Basic English
For I, says the Lord, will be a wall of fire round about her, and I will be the glory inside her.
Darby Translation
and I, saith Jehovah, I will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
For I, says the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I will be for it a wall of fire all around,' {declares} Yahweh, 'and I will be [the] glory in its midst.'"
Modern King James verseion
And I, says Jehovah, will be to her a wall of fire all around, and will be the glory in her midst.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Yea, I myself, sayeth the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be honored in her.'
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.
The Emphasized Bible
And, I, will become to her, declareth Yahweh, A wall of fire round about, - and, a glory, will I become in her midst.
Webster
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 midst of her.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Promised to believers
Fire » Illustrative of » God's protection
God » Protection of » Promised to believers
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
Israel » Defence of in battle » Promised to believers
Jerusalem » Of final restoration of
Protection » Is afforded to » The church
Topics
Interlinear
Cabiyb
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Zechariah 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Zechariah's Third Vision
4 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: 5 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. 6 Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD.
Cross References
Isaiah 4:5
And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
Isaiah 60:18-19
Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
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.
Revelation 21:23
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psalm 46:7-11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 48:3
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
Psalm 48:12
Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Isaiah 26:1-2
In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
Isaiah 33:21
But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.
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.
Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
Revelation 22:3-5
And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: