Zechariah 6:10

Authorized King James Version

Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לָק֙וֹחַ֙
H3947
Take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
מֵאֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַגּוֹלָ֔ה
H1473
of them of the captivity
exile; concretely and collectively exiles
#4
מֵחֶלְדַּ֕י
H2469
even of Heldai
cheldai, the name of two israelites
#5
וּמֵאֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה
H2900
of Tobijah
tobijah, the name of three israelites and of one samaritan
#7
וּמֵאֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
יְדַֽעְיָ֑ה
H3048
and of Jedaiah
jedajah, the name of two israelites
#9
בָּ֖אוּ
H935
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#10
אַתָּה֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#11
בַּיּ֣וֹם
H3117
thou the same day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#12
הַה֔וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#13
בָּ֖אוּ
H935
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#14
בֵּ֚ית
H1004
into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
יֹאשִׁיָּ֣ה
H2977
of Josiah
joshijah, the name of two israelites
#16
בֶן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#17
צְפַנְיָ֔ה
H6846
of Zephaniah
tsephanjah, the name of four israelites
#18
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
בָּ֖אוּ
H935
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#20
מִבָּבֶֽל׃
H894
from Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Zechariah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection