Zechariah 11:6

Authorized King James Version

For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD: but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֠י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֶחְמ֥וֹל

H2550

For I will no more pity

to commiserate; by implication, to spare

ע֛וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

יֹשְׁבֵ֥י

H3427

the inhabitants

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#10

וְהִנֵּ֨ה

H2009

lo!

#11

אָנֹכִ֜י

H595

#12

מַמְצִ֣יא

H4672

but lo I will deliver

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#13

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

הָאָדָ֗ם

H120

the men

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

#15

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

every one

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#16

מִיָּדָֽם׃

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#17

רֵעֵ֙הוּ֙

H7453

into his neighbour's

an associate (more or less close)

#18

מִיָּדָֽם׃

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#19

מַלְכּ֔וֹ

H4428

of his king

a king

#20

וְכִתְּתוּ֙

H3807

and they shall smite

to bruise or violently strike

#21

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#22

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#23

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#24

אַצִּ֖יל

H5337

I will not deliver

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

#25

מִיָּדָֽם׃

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Zechariah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?