Zechariah 9:7

Authorized King James Version

And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַהֲסִרֹתִ֨י

H5493

And I will take away

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

דָמָ֜יו

H1818

his blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

מִפִּ֗יו

H6310

out of his mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

וְשִׁקֻּצָיו֙

H8251

and his abominations

disgusting, i.e., filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol

מִבֵּ֣ין

H996

between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or

שִׁנָּ֔יו

H8127

from between his teeth

a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff

וְנִשְׁאַ֥ר

H7604

but he that remaineth

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

גַּם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

ה֖וּא

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

#10

לֵֽאלֹהֵ֑ינוּ

H430

even he shall be for our 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

#11

וְהָיָה֙

H1961

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

#12

כְּאַלֻּ֣ף

H441

and he shall be as a governor

familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)

#13

בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

in Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#14

וְעֶקְר֖וֹן

H6138

and Ekron

ekron, a place in palestine

#15

כִּיבוּסִֽי׃

H2983

as a Jebusite

a jebusite or inhabitant of jebus

Analysis

Within the broader context of Zechariah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Zechariah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?