Zechariah 8:11

But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.

Cross-reference

In Zechariah 8:8, God promises covenant faithfulness—contrasting with 8:11's declaration that He will no longer treat Israel as in former judgment.

Zechariah 8:9 exhorts the people to be strong in light of God's promise—directly linked to 8:11's assurance of changed treatment.

Zechariah 10:6 continues the same restoration theme—God saves and has compassion, as though he had not rejected them.

Psalm 103:9 Parallel

In Psalm 103:9, God does not keep His anger forever—parallels Zech 8:11's promise that former judgment will not continue.

Isaiah 12:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 12:1, the same movement from anger to comfort appears—both promise a shift from former judgment to restoration.

Ezekiel 36:11 promises restoration to former times of blessing, while Zechariah says not as former (bad) days—complementary focus on renewal.

Haggai 2:19 Parallel

In Haggai 2:19, this same turning point from curse to blessing is declared—God changes his dealings from barrenness to blessing.

Isaiah 30:23 promises rain and abundant harvest after judgment—similar agricultural restoration to the remnant in Zechariah.

Malachi 3:9-11 ties blessing to tithing obedience, while Zechariah declares unconditional change—contrasting conditional and unconditional restoration.