Zechariah 5:4

Authorized King James Version

I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הוֹצֵאתִ֗יהָ
H3318
I will bring it forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#2
נְאֻם֙
H5002
saith
an oracle
#3
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
צְבָא֔וֹת
H6635
of hosts
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#5
וּבָ֙אָה֙
H935
and it shall enter
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#6
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
בֵּית֔וֹ
H1004
and into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
הַגַּנָּ֔ב
H1590
of the thief
a stealer
#9
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
בֵּית֔וֹ
H1004
and into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
הַנִּשְׁבָּ֥ע
H7650
of him that sweareth
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
#12
בִּשְׁמִ֖י
H8034
by my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#13
לַשָּׁ֑קֶר
H8267
falsely
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
#14
וְלָ֙נֶה֙
H3885
and it shall remain
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#15
בְּת֣וֹךְ
H8432
in the midst
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#16
בֵּית֔וֹ
H1004
and into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
וְכִלַּ֖תּוּ
H3615
and shall consume
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#18
וְאֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#19
עֵצָ֥יו
H6086
it with the timber
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#20
וְאֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#21
אֲבָנָֽיו׃
H68
thereof and the stones
a stone

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