Zechariah 6:13

Authorized King James Version

Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠הוּא
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
#2
יִבְנֶ֞ה
H1129
Even he shall build
to build (literally and figuratively)
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הֵיכַ֤ל
H1964
the temple
a large public building, such as a palace or temple
#5
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
וְהֽוּא
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
#7
יִשָּׂ֣א
H5375
and he shall bear
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#8
ה֔וֹד
H1935
the glory
grandeur (i.e., an imposing form and appearance)
#9
וְיָשַׁ֥ב
H3427
and shall sit
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#10
וּמָשַׁ֖ל
H4910
and rule
to rule
#11
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
כִּסְא֔וֹ
H3678
upon his throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#13
וְהָיָ֤ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#14
כֹהֵן֙
H3548
and he shall be a priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#15
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
כִּסְא֔וֹ
H3678
upon his throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#17
וַעֲצַ֣ת
H6098
and the counsel
advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
#18
שָׁל֔וֹם
H7965
of peace
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
#19
תִּהְיֶ֖ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#20
בֵּ֥ין
H996
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#21
שְׁנֵיהֶֽם׃
H8147
shall be between them both
two; also (as ordinal) twofold

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing glory contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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

Questions for Reflection