zechariah

• Eigenname des hebräischen Propheten aus dem späten 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. sowie des nach ihm benannten alttestamentlichen Buches, das seine Prophezeiungen über die Wiederherstellung Israels nach dem Babylonischen Exil enthält.

A proper noun referring to a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 6th century BC, and also to the Old Testament book that contains his prophecies, which focus on the renewal of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity.

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1. Biblical ProphetC2formal

   A Hebrew prophet from the late 6th century BC, known for his prophecies about the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile.

   Sacharja

   • Zechariah is considered one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
   • The prophecies of Zechariah encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
   • Scholars study the visions of Zechariah for their symbolic meaning.

2. Book of the BibleC2formal

   The 38th book of the Old Testament, containing the prophecies of Zechariah, focusing on the renewal of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity.

   Sacharja

   • The Book of Zechariah is divided into two main sections: chapters 1-8 and 9-14.
   • Zechariah's writings include visions of a future messianic age.
   • The book of Zechariah is often quoted in the New Testament.