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NASB | Zechariah 8:19 "Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so love truth and peace.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Zechariah 8:19 "Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'The fast of the fourth [month to mourn the breaching of Jerusalem's walls], the fast of the fifth [month to mourn the temple's destruction], the fast of the seventh [month to mourn Gedaliah's assassination], and the fast of the tenth [month to mourn the siege of Jerusalem] will become times of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so [to bring this about] love truth and peace.' [Jer 39:2; 2 Kin 25:1, 2, 8, 25] |
Bible Question: when you fast are you allowed to atleast drink? For how long do you fast for? |
Bible Answer: Greetings again Marissa1980, You ask, "when you fast are you allowed to atleast drink? For how long do you fast for?" As for drinking while fasting, I had always recommended at least a little water, but that is between you and the Lord. If drinking would be an obstacle, then perhaps you can do without it. As far as how long you fast, it may not matter so much that you fast for 3 days (Mark 8:1-3) or 40 days (Deut. 9:11-18), but that fasting is accompanied by prayer (Daniel 9:3) and done in a sincere way (Zechariah 7:1-6) and with joy (Zech. 8:19). Queen Esther fasted when she needed courage (Esther 4:16). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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