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Zacharias

Zacharias

1 9.5
A book in the Bible that has messages from God about Israel's future after exile
  • proper noun
  • /zəˈkɛrɪəs/
: Zacarías
  • The Book of Zacharias is often studied by theologians interested in post-exilic prophecy.

Examples

  • Scholars debate the historical context of Zacharias and its visions of Jerusalem's future.

  • In Zacharias, the themes of renewal and restoration are prominent.

  • In his sermon, the pastor quoted from Zacharias to emphasize hope and restoration.

  • The book of Zacharias offers hope to the exiled Israelites.

  • In his sermon, the pastor quoted from Zacharias to emphasize hope and restoration.

  • The Book of Zacharias is often studied by theologians interested in post-exilic prophecy.

  • The book of Zacharias offers hope to the exiled Israelites.

Synonyms

Zechariah
vsZacharias
  • Literature
3 9.9

A book in the Old Testament with predictions about Israel returning from exile

uses an alternative traditional form of the book's name
Book of Zechariah
vsZacharias
  • Literature
8.4

A book of the Old Testament with visions and messages about Israel's return after exile

is the same book but uses a different form of the name

Surface Forms

Zacharias main

Etymology

The Book of Zacharias is named after the prophet and his name comes from Hebrew zakar 'remember' and Yah 'the Lord'. So the title means 'the Lord remembers', which fits the book's message of hope and a new start for Israel after exile.