Zechariah
“Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Zechariah 1:3
Zechariah 1:3 (KJV) speaks to repentance, wandering, and God's presence promise — words set in Zechariah, a prophet's visions of hope and a coming king. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
Deuteronomy 4:29“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Joel 2:13“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
Luke 15:7“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:10
Common questions
What does Zechariah 1:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Zechariah 1:3 reads: "Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts." The verse speaks to repentance, wandering, and God's presence promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of Zechariah 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Zechariah 1:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts." is Zechariah 1:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Zechariah chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Zechariah 1:3?
Verses that sit beside Zechariah 1:3 include Deuteronomy 4:29, Joel 2:13, and Proverbs 28:13. Reading them alongside Zechariah 1:3 deepens the theme of repentance.
How can I pray with Zechariah 1:3?
Read Zechariah 1:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.