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    Zechariah

    zek-uh-RY-uh

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    The LORD remembers
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Zechariah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Zechariah — The prophets
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.013% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Zechariah's name assures us that God never forgets His promises. Even when fulfillment is delayed by centuries, the LORD remembers every word He has spoken.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Luke 1:67-68

      "And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people."

    • Zechariah 4:6

      "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts."

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