Zec 1:14 | NET2full | STEP | Turning to me, the messenger then said , “ Cry out that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says , ‘I am very much moved for Jerusalem and for Zion .

‏ Zechariah 1:14

14 Turning to me, the messenger then said, “Cry out that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, ‘I am very much moved ^{▼▼tn Heb “jealous for” (so KJV, ASV); NIV, NRSV “very jealous for”; CEV “very protective of.” The meaning is that Jerusalem/Zion is the special object of God’s grace and purposes. This results in his unusual protection of his people, a protection not accorded others with whom he does not have such a close relationship.} for Jerusalem and for Zion.