Zechariah 8:13

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָ֡ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
כַּאֲשֶׁר֩
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
הֱיִיתֶ֨ם
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#4
קְלָלָ֜ה
H7045
And it shall come to pass that as ye were a curse
vilification
#5
בַּגּוֹיִ֗ם
H1471
among the heathen
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#6
וּבֵ֣ית
H1004
O house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#7
יְהוּדָה֙
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#8
וּבֵ֣ית
H1004
O house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
כֵּ֚ן
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#11
אוֹשִׁ֣יעַ
H3467
so will I save
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
#12
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
וִהְיִיתֶ֖ם
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#14
בְּרָכָ֑ה
H1293
you and ye shall be a blessing
benediction; by implication prosperity
#15
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#16
תִּירָ֖אוּ
H3372
fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#17
תֶּחֱזַ֥קְנָה
H2388
be strong
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#18
יְדֵיכֶֽם׃
H3027
not but let your hands
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

Within the broader context of Zechariah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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

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