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Zec 8:1-23.
英語原文
Zec 8:1-23.
CONTINUATION OF THE SUBJECT IN THE SEVENTH CHAPTER. After urging them to obedience by the fate of their fathers, he urges them to it by promises of coming prosperity.
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2. 為錫安心裏火熱——（Zec 1:14）。
大有烈怒——針對那些欺壓她的人。
英語原文
2. jealous for Zion--
(Zec 1:14).
with great fury--against her oppressors.
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3. 我現在回到——即我已定意返回。我為此所發的旨意已經頒布。
耶路撒冷……誠實的城——即對她的神忠信，而神是真理的神（Isa 1:21, 26; Joh 17:17）。這從未完全應驗，因此仍有待應驗。
耶和華的山——（Isa 2:2, 3）。
聖山——（Jer 31:23）。
英語原文
3. I am returned--that is, I am determined to return. My decree to that effect is gone forth.
Jerusalem . . . city of truth--that is, faithful to her God, who is the God of truth
(Isa 1:21, 26; Joh 17:17).
Never yet fully fulfilled, therefore still to be so.
the mountain of the Lord--
(Isa 2:2, 3).
holy mountain--
(Jer 31:23).
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4. 國家必如此太平興盛，戰爭不再過早地使百姓夭折：男女必活到高齡。在以順從得屬地賞賜的猶太神權政體中，長壽被視為最大的福分之一（Ex 20:12; De 4:40）。因此這是千禧年福氣中的一個主要特徵（Isa 65:20, 22）。
日子長久——字面作「日子繁多」。
英語原文
4. So tranquil and prosperous shall the nation be that wars shall no longer prematurely cut off the people: men and women shall reach advanced ages. The promise of long life was esteemed one of the greatest blessings in the Jewish theocracy with its temporal rewards of obedience
(Ex 20:12; De 4:40).
Hence this is a leading feature in millennial blessedness
(Isa 65:20, 22).
for very age--literally, "for multitude of days."
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5. 男孩女孩玩耍——暗示安全與子孫眾多，這在猶太人中被視為主要的福氣。對比 Jer 6:11; 9:21。
英語原文
5. boys and girls playing--implying security and a numerous progeny, accounted a leading blessing among the Jews. Contrast
Jer 6:11; 9:21.
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6. 然而我剛才所應許的這些事在你們看來無論怎樣不可能，在神卻不然。從被擄歸回的「餘民」，看見城邑荒涼、城牆房屋盡成廢墟，幾乎不能相信神的應許。「餘民」一詞暗示他們忘恩——竟如此低估神的大能，儘管他們在其復興中如此「奇妙」地經歷過。不信的一個主要根源，是人以自己的能力來「限制」神的大能（Ps 78:19, 20, 41）。
這些日子——即「小事之日」（Zec 4:10），那時所應許的這些大事看來難以置信。毛勒（MAURER）根據耶柔米（JEROME）譯為「在那些日子」；即若我在那些日子所應許要行的事，在你們看來「奇妙」等等。
英語原文
6. However impossible these things just promised by Me seem to you, they are not so with God. The "remnant" that had returned from the captivity, beholding the city desolate and the walls and houses in ruins, could hardly believe what God promised. The expression "remnant" glances at their ingratitude in rating so low God's power, though they had experienced it so "marvellously" displayed in their restoration. A great source of unbelief is, men "limit" God's power by their own
(Ps 78:19, 20, 41).
these days--"of small things"
(Zec 4:10),
when such great things promised seemed incredible. MAURER, after JEROME, translates, "in those days"; that is, if the thing which I promised to do in those days, seems "marvellous," &c.
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7. 從……東方……西方救我的民——即從他們散居的每一個地區（比較 Ps 50:1；「西方」字面作「日落之處」）；他們如今尤其見於耶路撒冷以西的各國。尼布甲尼撒手下的分散只在東方，即巴比倫。此處所預告的歸回——包括屬靈上歸向神（Zec 8:8）——因此必仍在未來（Isa 11:11, 12; 43:5, 6; Eze 37:21; Am 9:14, 15；又 Zec 13:9; Jer 30:22; 31:1, 33）。
英語原文
7. save my people from . . . east . . . west--that is, from every region (compare
Ps 50:1;
the "West" is literally, "the going down of the sun") to which they are scattered; they are now found especially in countries west of Jerusalem. The dispersion under Nebuchadnezzar was only to the east, namely, to Babylonia. The restoration, including a spiritual return to God
(Zec 8:8),
here foretold, must therefore be still future
(Isa 11:11, 12; 43:5, 6; Eze 37:21; Am 9:14, 15;
also
Zec 13:9; Jer 30:22; 31:1, 33).
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8. 在誠實中——在雙方信實中：在他們那方面，也在我這方面——神對祂永約的信實，並以祂的靈使他們能對祂信實。
英語原文
8. in truth--in good faith, both on their side and Mine: God being faithful to His everlasting covenant and enabling them by His Spirit to be faithful to Him.
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9-13. 他們從前疏忽建造聖殿時，一切災禍隨之而來；如今神應許賜下一切福氣，作為鼓勵他們在工程上發憤的動力。
手……強壯——心中放膽（2Sa 16:21），不僅在建造上，也在整體上，因有如此光明的前景（Zec 8:13 等）。
這些日子——即先知講說「這些話」到百姓認真著手恢復聖殿（Zec 8:10；比較 Hag 2:15-19）之間所經過的時間。
眾先知——即哈該和撒迦利亞自己（Ezr 5:1, 2）。在聖殿奠基時應許興盛的，如今是同樣的先知，他們如今應許日後更大的福氣。
英語原文
9-13. All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises all blessings, as an encouragement to energy in the work.
hands . . . strong--be of courageous mind
(2Sa 16:21),
not merely in building, but in general, as having such bright prospects
(Zec 8:13,
&c.).
these days--the time that had elapsed between the prophet's having spoken "these words" and the time
(Zec 8:10;
compare
Hag 2:15-19)
when they set about in earnest restoring the temple.
the prophets--Haggai and Zechariah himself
(Ezr 5:1, 2).
The same prophets who promised prosperity at the foundation of the temple, now promised still greater blessings hereafter.
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10. 這些日子以前——即在你們重新恢復聖殿建造工程（Zec 8:9）之前，即聖殿被荒廢的那段時期。
人……獸都無工價——即田間沒有出產來報償人與獸在其上的勞力（Hag 1:6, 9, 10; 2:16）。
出入的人也不得平安——（2Ch 15:5）。無論在家在外、在城在鄉、或去或回，無人能安然辦事。
因為仇敵的欺壓——他們被外面仇敵如此重壓。毛勒（MAURER）譯為「因為仇敵」（Ezr 4:1）。
人人都攻擊……鄰舍——既有外來的仇敵，也有內部的紛爭。
英語原文
10. before these days--before the time in which ye again proceeded with the building of the temple
(Zec 8:9),
namely, at the time that the temple lay neglected.
no hire for man . . . beast--that is, no produce of the field to repay the labor of man and beast on it
(Hag 1:6, 9, 10; 2:16).
neither . . . peace to him that went out or came in--
(2Ch 15:5).
No one could in safety do his business at home or abroad, in the city or in the country, whether going or returning.
because of the affliction--so sorely pressed were they by the foe outside. MAURER translates, "Because of the foe"
(Ezr 4:1).
every one against . . . neighbour--There was internal discord, as well as foes from without.
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11. 「但如今聖殿既已建造，我必不像從前那樣待那些從巴比倫歸回的人」〔耶柔米 JEROME〕。從今以後我必賜福你們。
英語原文
11. "But now that the temple has been built, I will not do as I had formerly done to those who returned from Babylon" [JEROME]. Henceforth I will bless you.
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12. 種子……興盛——即不致歉收，而要豐盛地出產（Ho 2:21, 22; Hag 2:19）。本節與 Hag 1:6, 9-11; 2:16 相對。
甘露——在炎熱少雨的地區尤為有益。
英語原文
12. seed . . . prosperous--that is, shall not fair to yield abundantly
(Ho 2:21, 22; Hag 2:19).
Contrast with this verse
Hag 1:6, 9-11; 2:16.
dew--especially beneficial in hot countries where rain is rare.
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13. 咒詛——正如外邦人把你們作為「咒詛」的另一個名稱，以其敵人之遭遇不如他們一般悲慘為咒詛的內容（Jer 24:9; 29:18）；照樣你們的名要成為祝福的套語，以致人對朋友說：願你的際遇如猶大般蒙福（Ge 48:20）。這也包括猶太人成為外邦萬國祝福之源的意思（Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20）。
同時提到「猶大」和「以色列」證明這預言尚未完全應驗，因以色列（十支派）從未歸回，雖然個別以色列人曾隨猶大歸回。
英語原文
13. a curse--As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours
(Jer 24:9; 29:18);
so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah
(Ge 48:20).
Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations
(Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20).
The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.
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14. 我定意——我決定。
你們——即你們的列祖，你們與他們是一；歷代猶太教會被視為一個有機的整體（比較 Hag 2:5; Mt 23:31, 32）。
不改變心意——我不改變我的目的，因他們不改變他們的心意（2Ch 36:16）。神向乖僻的人顯為乖僻（Ps 18:26）。若所威脅的刑罰如此不可改變地執行了，神就更要賜下所應許的福——這與祂的本性更加相合（Jer 31:28）。
英語原文
14. I thought--I determined.
you--that is, your fathers, with whom ye are one; the Jewish Church of all ages being regarded as an organic whole (compare
Hag 2:5; Mt 23:31, 32).
repented not--I changed not My purpose, because they changed not their mind
(2Ch 36:16).
With the froward God shows Himself froward
(Ps 18:26).
If the threatened punishment has been so unchangeably inflicted, much more will God surely give the promised blessing, which is so much more consonant to His nature
(Jer 31:28).
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16、17. 所應許的福與順從相連。神約中的恩典必引導那真正蒙福的人走向聖潔，而非放縱。
對……鄰舍的誠實——不是說不當向外人說誠實話；而是祂使其罪的加重在於他們連弟兄也不放過。此外，在一切外在條例（Zec 7:3）之上，神要求誠實與公義。
和平的審判——公平的裁決有助於平息紛爭、締造和平。
城門——東方人設立法庭的地方。
英語原文
16, 17. The promised blessings are connected with obedience. God's covenanted grace will lead those truly blessed by it to holiness, not licentiousness.
truth to . . . neighbour--not that the truth should not be spoken to foreigners too; but He makes it an aggravation of their sin, that they spared not even their brethren. Besides, and above all outward ordinances
(Zec 7:3),
God requires truth and justice.
judgment of . . . peace--Equitable decisions tend to allay feuds and produce peace.
gates--the place where courts of judicature in the East were held.
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17. 這些……我都恨惡——所以你們也當恨惡。敬虔在於與神的性情相符——愛神所愛，恨神所恨。
英語原文
17. all these . . . I hate--therefore ye too ought to hate them. Religion consists in conformity to God's nature, that we should love what God loves and hate what God hates.
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18、19. 先知回答（Zec 7:3）關於五月禁食的詢問，其回答適用於他們一切的禁食：這些都要變為歡樂的日子。耶穌照樣回答門徒——當他們同樣地就為何祂不像施洗約翰那樣要求禁食而求問之時。公義的日頭照耀之時，眼淚便乾涸（Mt 9:15）。日後也是如此（Isa 35:10）。
英語原文
18, 19. The prophet answers the query
(Zec 7:3)
as to the fast in the fifth month, by a reply applying to all their fasts: these are to be turned into days of rejoicing. So Jesus replied to His disciples when similarly consulting Him as to why fasting was not imposed by Him, as it was by John the Baptist. When the Sun of righteousness shines, tears are dried up
(Mt 9:15).
So hereafter
(Isa 35:10).
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19. 四月……禁食——在以西結王第十一年四月九日，耶路撒冷被攻取（Jer 39:2; 52:6, 7）。故此被定為禁食日。
第五……第七——（見 Zec 7:3; Zec 7:5 的註釋）。
第十——在以西結王第九年十月十日，圍攻開始（Jer 52:4）。
所以你們要愛誠實——或作「只當愛」。英文譯本較佳。神與以色列所立之約的賜福，不是以以色列的善行為條件：但以色列的善行應當作為神恩典應許的結果而隨之而來（Zec 8:16, 17; Zec 7:9, 10）。神必賜福，但不是賜給那些在罪中硬著頸項的人。
英語原文
19. fast of . . . fourth month--On the fourth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, on the ninth day, Jerusalem was taken
(Jer 39:2; 52:6, 7).
It was therefore made a fast day.
fifth . . . seventh--(See on
Zec 7:3;
Zec 7:5).
tenth--On the tenth month and tenth day, in the ninth year of Zedekiah, the siege began
(Jer 52:4).
therefore love the truth--or, "only love." English Version is better. God's blessing covenanted to Israel is not made to depend on Israel's goodness: but Israel's goodness should follow as the consequence of God's gracious promises
(Zec 8:16, 17; Zec 7:9, 10).
God will bless, but not those who harden themselves in sin.
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20.
（Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2）。
萬軍之耶和華如此說——這前言是必需的，為要安撫如今因周圍的危險和聖殿卑微的外貌而灰心的猶太人。「無論隨後所說的在你們看來多麼不可能，萬軍之耶和華——資源無限的——如此說，所以必如此成就。」基督降臨之前不久，異教徒中興起了一種對其宗教和哲學體系不滿之感；這使他們對猶太人的宗教心存好感，以致歸信者從亞洲各地接受了耶和華的敬拜；這些人又在基督教傳給他們時傾向於接受（Ac 2:9-12, 41）。但此處所預告的外邦人歸正的完全應驗，要等到「耶路撒冷」（Zec 8:22）成為基督化猶太人的中心之時（Ro 11:12, 15）。
英語原文
20.
(Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2).
Thus saith the Lord of hosts--a preface needed to assure the Jews, now disheartened by the perils surrounding them, and by the humble aspect of the temple. "Unlikely as what follows may seem to you, Jehovah of hosts, boundless in resources, saith it, therefore it shall be so." Just before Christ's coming, a feeling grew up among the heathen of the unsatisfactoriness of their systems of religion and philosophy; this disposed them favorably towards the religion of the Jew, so that proselytes embraced the worship of Jehovah from various parts of Asia; these again were predisposed to embrace Christianity when it was preached to them
(Ac 2:9-12, 41).
But the full accomplishment of the conversion of the Gentiles foretold here is reserved till "Jerusalem"
(Zec 8:22)
becomes the center of Christianized Jewry
(Ro 11:12, 15).
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21. 我們去……我——顯出熱切與愛心：他們自己歸正之後，便尋求使他人也歸正（So 1:4）。他們在普遍的勸勉（「我們去吧」）之外，加上個人的榜樣（「我也要去」）。或者，由複數轉為單數，暗示在宗教熱忱上的普遍同心，引致每一個人為神作出決定。
快快去——字面作「去，正在去」；暗示極度的懇切。
祈求——希伯來文作「懇求面」（Zec 7:2）；即懇求祂的恩寵與恩典。
英語原文
21. Let us . . . I--manifesting zeal and love: converted themselves, they seek the conversion of others
(So 1:4).
To exhortation in general ("Let us go"), they add individual example ("I will go"). Or, the change from plural to singular implies that the general consent in religious earnestness leads each individual to decide for God.
go speedily--literally, "go, going"; implying intense earnestness.
pray--Hebrew, "entreat the face"
(Zec 7:2);
entreat His favor and grace.
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22. 許多……強大的國……在耶路撒冷——與如今建造聖殿和城池的少數軟弱的猶太人相對比，那時他們的影響力必如此之大，以致許多強大的國也必來到耶路撒冷敬拜他們的神耶和華（Isa 60:3; 66:23）。
英語原文
22. many . . . strong nations . . . in Jerusalem--In contrast to the few and weak Jews now building the temple and city, then such shall be their influence that many and strong nations shall come to worship Jehovah their God in Jerusalem
(Isa 60:3; 66:23).
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23. 十——以確定的數目代表不確定的數目。Le 22:26; Nu 14:22 也是如此。
萬國的諸語言——即萬國各方言的人（參 Isa 66:18; Re 7:9）。
拉住衣襟——向尊長懇求的姿勢。可比較 Isa 3:6; 4:1，雖然那是在不同的場合。外邦人必熱切尋求與猶太人同享宗教上的特權。衣襟上的繸子和藍細帶子（Nu 15:38; De 22:12）是猶太人的顯著標記。
神與你們同在了——這是不信者進入教會聚會時所生的效果（1Co 14:25）。但首先，這是列國在目睹古列拯救猶太人時所生的效果。最終，這將是彌賽亞將來為祂百姓大施拯救時，在列國身上所生的效果。
英語原文
23. ten--a definite number for an indefinite. So in
Le 22:26; Nu 14:22.
of all languages of the nations--that is, of nations of all languages (compare
Isa 66:18; Re 7:9).
take hold of the skirt--a gesture of suppliant entreaty as to a superior. Compare
Isa 3:6; 4:1,
on a different occasion. The Gentiles shall eagerly seek to share the religious privileges of the Jew. The skirt with a fringe and blue ribbon upon it
(Nu 15:38; De 22:12)
was a distinguishing badge of a Jew.
God is with you--the effect produced on unbelievers in entering the assemblies of the Church
(1Co 14:25).
But primarily, that produced on the nations in witnessing the deliverance of the Jews by Cyrus. Finally, that to be produced on the nations by the future grand interposition of Messiah in behalf of His people.
Zec 8:1-23.
第七章主題的延續
他既以列祖的結局勸勉他們順從，又以將來的興盛應許激勵他們順從。