Zechariah 10:6

Authorized King James Version

PDF

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.

Original Language Analysis

וְגִבַּרְתִּ֣י׀ And I will strengthen H1396
וְגִבַּרְתִּ֣י׀ And I will strengthen
Strong's: H1396
Word #: 1 of 20
to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בֵּ֤ית the house H1004
בֵּ֤ית the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 3 of 20
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יְהוּדָ֗ה of Judah H3063
יְהוּדָ֗ה of Judah
Strong's: H3063
Word #: 4 of 20
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 5 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בֵּ֤ית the house H1004
בֵּ֤ית the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 6 of 20
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יוֹסֵף֙ of Joseph H3130
יוֹסֵף֙ of Joseph
Strong's: H3130
Word #: 7 of 20
joseph, the name of seven israelites
אוֹשִׁ֔יעַ and I will save H3467
אוֹשִׁ֔יעַ and I will save
Strong's: H3467
Word #: 8 of 20
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
וְהֽוֹשְׁבוֹתִים֙ H7725
וְהֽוֹשְׁבוֹתִים֙
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 9 of 20
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
כִּ֣י H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 10 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
רִֽחַמְתִּ֔ים them for I have mercy H7355
רִֽחַמְתִּ֔ים them for I have mercy
Strong's: H7355
Word #: 11 of 20
to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
וְהָי֖וּ H1961
וְהָי֖וּ
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 12 of 20
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר upon them and they shall be as though H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר upon them and they shall be as though
Strong's: H834
Word #: 13 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 14 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
זְנַחְתִּ֑ים I had not cast them off H2186
זְנַחְתִּ֑ים I had not cast them off
Strong's: H2186
Word #: 15 of 20
reject, forsake, fail
כִּ֗י H3588
כִּ֗י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 16 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֲנִ֛י H589
אֲנִ֛י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 17 of 20
i
יְהוָ֥ה for I am the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֥ה for I am the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 18 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם their God H430
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם their God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 19 of 20
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
וְאֶעֱנֵֽם׃ and will hear H6030
וְאֶעֱנֵֽם׃ and will hear
Strong's: H6030
Word #: 20 of 20
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,

Cross References

Zechariah 13:9And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.Zechariah 10:12And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 3:18In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.Zechariah 8:11But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Ezekiel 36:37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.Hosea 1:11Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.Isaiah 14:1For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.Hosea 2:23And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.Micah 5:8And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.

Analysis & Commentary

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph (וְגִבַּרְתִּי אֶת־בֵּית יְהוּדָה וְאֶת־בֵּית יוֹסֵף אוֹשִׁיעַ)—remarkable promise of reunification. Judah (southern kingdom) and Joseph/Ephraim (northern kingdom) split in 922 BC, with northern tribes exiled in 722 BC. God promises to gibar (strengthen, make mighty) and yasha (save, deliver) both houses, restoring covenant unity.

And I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them (וְהוֹשַׁבְתִּים כִּי רִחַמְתִּים)—racham (compassion/mercy) motivates restoration, not Israel's merit. And they shall be as though I had not cast them off—complete forgiveness, as if exile never happened. This is grace: judgment erased, relationship restored. For I am the LORD their God, and will hear them—covenantal formula reaffirms the relationship. Paul sees the church (Jew and Gentile united) as ultimate fulfillment of this two-house reunification (Ephesians 2:11-22).

Historical Context

By Zechariah's time, most northern tribes remained scattered among Assyrian captivity. This prophecy looked forward to eschatological restoration when all Israel would return. Partial fulfillment came as some northern remnants joined Judah's return; ultimate fulfillment awaits Messiah's kingdom (Romans 11:25-27).

Questions for Reflection