Zechariah 2 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Zechariah 2
1And I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand.
2Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.
3And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
4and said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle therein.
5For I, saith Jehovah, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.
6Ho, ho, flee from the land of the north, saith Jehovah; for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heavens, saith Jehovah.
7Ho Zion, escape, thou that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
8For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: After glory hath he sent me unto the nations which plundered you; for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
9For, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they shall be a spoil to those that served them; and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me.
10Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith Jehovah.
11And many nations shall join themselves to Jehovah in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto thee.
12And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
13Be silent, all flesh, before Jehovah; for he is waked up out of his holy habitation.
Zechariah 2
1Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand.
2“Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.”
3Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel came out to meet him
4and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it.
5For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”
6“Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD.
7“Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!”
8For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
9I will surely wave My hand over them, so that they will become plunder for their own servants. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me.”
10“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD.
11“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.
12And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.
13Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Zechariah 2
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Zechariah 2:1
"And I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand."
"Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand."
