Zechariah 6:15

Authorized King James Version

And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּרְחוֹקִ֣ים׀

H7350

And they that are far off

remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)

יָבֹ֗אוּ

H935

shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וּבָנוּ֙

H1129

and build

to build (literally and figuratively)

בְּהֵיכַ֣ל

H1964

in the temple

a large public building, such as a palace or temple

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

וִידַעְתֶּ֕ם

H3045

and ye shall know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

כִּֽי

H3588

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

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

צְבָא֖וֹת

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

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שְׁלָחַ֣נִי

H7971

hath sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

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אֲלֵיכֶ֑ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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וְהָיָה֙

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

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אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

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תִּשְׁמְע֔וּן

H8085

me unto you And this shall come to pass if ye will diligently

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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תִּשְׁמְע֔וּן

H8085

me unto you And this shall come to pass if ye will diligently

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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בְּק֖וֹל

H6963

the voice

a voice or sound

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יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

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אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃

H430

your 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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Zechariah chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?