Zechariah 10:6

Authorized King James Version

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.

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Zechariah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of mercy connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about mercy, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Zechariah.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood mercy. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection