Zechariah 9:12

Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

Cross-references

Job 42:10 Parallel

In Job 42:10, the LORD restores Job's losses and gives double—direct parallel to 'restore double' here.

Nahum 1:7 Parallel

In Nahum 1:7, the Lord is called a stronghold in trouble, directly linking to the stronghold where prisoners of hope are told to return.

Hosea 2:15 Parallel

In Hosea 2:15, the Valley of Achor becomes a door of hope and restoration—parallels promised hope and double restoration.

Isaiah 40:2 Contrast

In Isaiah 40:2, Jerusalem receives double for her sins—contrasts with Zechariah's double blessing of restoration.

In Ezekiel 37:11, Israel says 'our hope is lost'—opposes the 'prisoners of hope' who still hold hope.

Isaiah 49:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 49:9, prisoners are freed from darkness—directly parallels freeing 'prisoners of hope'.

Isaiah 52:2 Parallel

Isaiah 52:2 calls captive Zion to arise and loose bonds, mirroring the command for prisoners of hope to return to their stronghold.

In Jeremiah 31:17, there is hope for a future restoration of children—parallels the promised restoration here.

Isaiah 61:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 61:7, the promise of double restoration for shame mirrors Zechariah's 'restore double' — both speak of God reversing captivity with abundance.

Psalm 69:33 Parallel

Psalm 69:33 directly states God does not despise His prisoners — reinforcing the 'prisoners of hope' theme in Zechariah.

Isaiah 61:1 Parallel

Isaiah 61:1 proclaims liberty to captives — directly aligns with Zechariah's message of hope for prisoners, though Zechariah adds the 'double' restoration.

Psalm 146:7 Parallel

Psalm 146:7 says the Lord gives freedom to prisoners — a strong thematic parallel to Zechariah's 'prisoners of hope', emphasizing God's restorative justice.

Isaiah 42:7 Parallel

Isaiah 42:7 speaks of bringing prisoners out of darkness — a key image of release that complements Zechariah's promise of restoration to prisoners.

Micah 4:8 Parallel

Micah 4:8 speaks of the tower of the flock and restored dominion to Zion, reinforcing the stronghold and restoration theme in this verse.

Psalm 107:14 describes God breaking prisoners' chains — a deliverance that parallels the release of Zechariah's prisoners of hope, though no mention of 'double'.

Revelation 18:6 uses 'double' as recompense in judgment — opposite to the positive double restoration promised here.

Romans 8:24 Parallel

Romans 8:24 emphasizes hope as essential to salvation — here 'prisoners of hope' likewise highlights hope in captivity.