Zechariah 9:12

Authorized King James Version

Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָשִׁ֥יב
H7725
Turn
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#2
לְבִצָּר֔וֹן
H1225
you to the strong hold
a fortress
#3
אֲסִירֵ֖י
H615
ye prisoners
bound, i.e., a captive
#4
הַתִּקְוָ֑ה
H8615
of hope
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
#5
גַּם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#6
הַיּ֕וֹם
H3117
even to 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
#7
מַגִּ֥יד
H5046
do I declare
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#8
מִשְׁנֶ֖ה
H4932
double
properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc
#9
אָשִׁ֥יב
H7725
Turn
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#10
לָֽךְ׃
H0

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Zechariah. The concept of hope reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 hope. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection