Zec 1:16 | NET2full | STEP | “‘ Therefore ,’ this is what the Lord has said , ‘I have become compassionate toward Jerusalem and will rebuild my temple in it,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies . ‘Once more a surveyor’s measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem .’

‏ Zechariah 1:16

The Oracle of Response

16 “‘Therefore,’ this is what the Lord has said, ‘I have become compassionate ^{▼▼tn Heb “I have turned in compassion.” This suggests that the Lord has responded to the “turning” (i.e., repentance) of the people (v. 6) and now, with great love and forgiveness, allows construction of the temple to proceed.} toward Jerusalem and will rebuild my temple ^{▼▼tn Heb “house.”} in it,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ‘Once more a surveyor’s measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’