Maka pada hari itu beberapa bangsa yang besar-besar akan bersangkut-paut kepada Tuhan, dan jadi umat bagi-Ku! Demikianlah Aku akan duduk di tengah-tengah kamu dan akan diketahui olehmu, bahwa telah disuruhkan Tuhan serwa sekalian alam akan daku mendapatkan kamu!
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This verse says that many nations will join the Lord and become His people. The speaker is God, promising to dwell with them and showing through this that He sent someone to them.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if all your friends from different places decided they wanted to be part of a big family together. That's what this verse says about nations becoming God’s special family, and God promises to live right there with them!
Latar belakang sejarah
Zechariah wrote this around 520 BC when the Jews were returning from exile in Babylon. The prophecy was meant for those rebuilding Jerusalem, promising a future where many would join their faith.
Penerapan hari ini
In today’s world, imagine a community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and cultures, fostering unity and inclusion. This verse inspires such inclusive communities under God's guidance.