Zechariah 9:10 KJV - Bible Verse

Zechariah 9:10

"And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth."

Commentary

Matthew Henry Concise

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Summary

The prophet breaks forth into a joyful representation of the coming of the Messiah, of whom the ancient Jews explained this prophecy. He took the character of their King, when

he entered Jerusalem amidst the hosannas of the multitude.

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Reflection

Whatever gifts God bestows on us, we must serve him cheerfully with them; and, when refreshed with blessings, we must say, How great is his goodness! /

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The prophet breaks forth into a joyful representation of the coming of the Messiah, of whom the ancient Jews explained this prophecy. He took the character of their King, when he entered Jerusalem amidst the hosannas of the multitude. But his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. It shall not be advanced by outward force or carnal weapons. His gospel shall be preached to the world, and be received among the heathen. A sinful state is a state of bondage; it is a pit, or dungeon, in which there

is no water, no comfort; and we are all by nature prisoners in this pit. Through the precious blood of Christ, many prisoners of Satan have been set at liberty from the horrible pit in which they must otherwise have perished, without hope or comfort. While we admire Him, let us seek that his holiness and truth may be shown in our own spirits and conduct. These promises have accomplishment in the spiritual blessings of the gospel which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. As the deliverance of the Jews was typical of redemption by Christ, so this invitation speaks to all the language of the gospel call. Sinners are prisoners, but prisoners of hope; their case is sad, but not desperate; for there is hope in Israel concerning them. Christ is a Strong-hold, a strong Tower, in whom believers are safe from the fear of the wrath of God, the curse of the law, and the assaults of spiritual enemies. To him we must turn with lively faith; to him we must flee, and trust in his name under all trials and sufferings. It is here promised that the Lord would deliver his people. This passage also refers to the apostles, and the preachers of the gospel in the early ages. God was evidently with them; his words from their lips pierced the hearts and consciences of the hearers. They were wondrously defended in persecution, and were filled with the 2327 influences of the Holy Spirit. They were saved by the Good Shepherd as his flock, and honoured as jewels of his crown. The gifts, graces, and consolations of the Spirit, poured forth on the day of Pentecost, Acts 2 and in succeeding times, are represented. Sharp have been, and still will be, the conflicts of Zion's sons, but their God will give them success. The more we are employed, and satisfied with his goodness, the more we shall admire the beauty revealed in the Redeemer. Whatever gifts God bestows on us, we must serve him cheerfully with them; and, when refreshed with blessings, we must say, How great is his goodness! /

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Hebrew Word Studies (19 words)

H3772 כָּרַת

Definition:

1819t.; 2 masculine singularכָּרָ֑תָּDeuteronomy 20:20; 1singularכָּרַתִּיExodus 34:2715t.; + 8 t. Perfect;ImperfectיִכְרֹתJob 40:2821t.; 2 masculine singularתִּכְרָתֿIsaiah 57:8; 1singularאֶכְרוֺתIsa 1819t.; 2 masculine singularכָּרָ֑תָּDeuteronomy 20:20; 1singularכָּרַתִּיExodus 34:2715t.; + 8 t. Perfect;ImperfectיִכְרֹתJob 40:2821t.; 2 masculine singularתִּכְרָתֿIsaiah 57:8; 1singularאֶכְרוֺתIsa

Possible Meanings:

cut off (semantic_range)
cut down (semantic_range)
cut off (semantic_range)
cut down (semantic_range)
hew (semantic_range)

H7393 רֶכֶב

Definition:

7[evenNahum 2:5, where readמַרְאֵיהֶם(forהֶן-) We Now AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 90]chariotry, chariot, mill-stone; apparently also riders (compare LagBN 151); — absolute׳רGenesis 50:9+,רָ֑כֶב2 Samuel 8:4+; 7[evenNahum 2:5, where readמַרְאֵיהֶם(forהֶן-) We Now AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 90]chariotry, chariot, mill-stone; apparently also riders (compare LagBN 151); — absolute׳רGenesis 50:9+,רָ֑כֶב2 Samuel 8:4+;

Possible Meanings:

band of riders (semantic_range)

H0669 אֶפְרַיִם

Definition:

52 connected withהִפְרָה, Hiph`il ofפרה, compareפראHiph`ilHosea 13:15).12nd son of JosephGenesis 41:52;Genesis 46:20; reckoned among sons of Jacob, blessed by him, and given preference over ManassehGe 52 connected withהִפְרָה, Hiph`il ofפרה, compareפראHiph`ilHosea 13:15).12nd son of JosephGenesis 41:52;Genesis 46:20; reckoned among sons of Jacob, blessed by him, and given preference over ManassehGe

Possible Meanings:

Ephraim (semantic_range)

H5483 סוּס

Definition:

Or cuc {soos}; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight) -- crane, horse((-back, -hoof)). Compareparash.see HEBREWparashBrow Or cuc {soos}; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy); a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight) -- crane, horse((-back, -hoof)). Compareparash.see HEBREWparashBrow

H3389 יְרוּשָׁלַם

Definition:

10+;יְרוּשָׁלָ֑םִ1 Samuel 17:54+;לַ֫יִם-5t. according to Masora (see FrensdorffMass. Magna, 293), namelyJeremiah 26:18;1 Chronicles 3:5; 2Chronicles 25:1; 32:9 (withהlocative),Esther 2:6, (butלָ֑֫םִ-1 10+;יְרוּשָׁלָ֑םִ1 Samuel 17:54+;לַ֫יִם-5t. according to Masora (see FrensdorffMass. Magna, 293), namelyJeremiah 26:18;1 Chronicles 3:5; 2Chronicles 25:1; 32:9 (withהlocative),Esther 2:6, (butלָ֑֫םִ-1

Possible Meanings:

Jerusalem (semantic_range)

H3772 כָּרַת

Definition:

Possible Meanings:

cut off (semantic_range)
cut down (semantic_range)
cut off (semantic_range)
cut down (semantic_range)
hew (semantic_range)

H7198 קֶשֶׁת

Definition:

14(apparentlymasculine2 Samuel 1:22but see AlbrZAW xvi (1896) 91)bow(originally √ perhapsקושׁ, meaning unknown; Late Hebrewid.; Assyrian‡aštu; EthiopicArabicplural,etc.;ᵑ7and (קַשְׁתָּאand (טforתafter 14(apparentlymasculine2 Samuel 1:22but see AlbrZAW xvi (1896) 91)bow(originally √ perhapsקושׁ, meaning unknown; Late Hebrewid.; Assyrian‡aštu; EthiopicArabicplural,etc.;ᵑ7and (קַשְׁתָּאand (טforתafter

Possible Meanings:

bowman (semantic_range)

H4421 מִלְחָמָה

Definition:

2,8;Exodus 1:10+; constructמִלְהֶ֫מֶת1 Samuel 13:22(מִכְמָשׁ׳מᵐ5Th We Bu HPS Ew§ 188 cKöii. 182 > absoluteThes and others); suffixמִלְחַמְתִּי2Chronicles 35:21;מִלְחַמְתְּךָ2 Samuel 11:25;מִלְחַמְתֶּ֑ 2,8;Exodus 1:10+; constructמִלְהֶ֫מֶת1 Samuel 13:22(מִכְמָשׁ׳מᵐ5Th We Bu HPS Ew§ 188 cKöii. 182 > absoluteThes and others); suffixמִלְחַמְתִּי2Chronicles 35:21;מִלְחַמְתְּךָ2 Samuel 11:25;מִלְחַמְתֶּ֑

Possible Meanings:

battle (semantic_range)
war (semantic_range)

H1696 דָבַר

Definition:

— (1) Arabicdepart, perish, IV.retreat, figurativeretrograde, decline;passing away, death; Assyriandabâru, Pi`eldrive away, BezOrient. Diplom, Vocab.,Dibbara, pest-god, Hpt. in KAT2. 500,דֶּבֶרpestile — (1) Arabicdepart, perish, IV.retreat, figurativeretrograde, decline;passing away, death; Assyriandabâru, Pi`eldrive away, BezOrient. Diplom, Vocab.,Dibbara, pest-god, Hpt. in KAT2. 500,דֶּבֶרpestile

Possible Meanings:

speaking (semantic_range)

H7965 שָׁלוֹם

Definition:

13completeness, soundness, welfare, peace(LagBN 174); —׳שׁGenesis 29:6+;שָׁלֹם(rare)Ezekiel 13:16+; constructשְׁלוֺםGenesis 37:14+; suffixשְׁלוֺמִיPsalm 41:10+, etc.; plural (all dubious)שְׁלוֺמִיםJer 13completeness, soundness, welfare, peace(LagBN 174); —׳שׁGenesis 29:6+;שָׁלֹם(rare)Ezekiel 13:16+; constructשְׁלוֺםGenesis 37:14+; suffixשְׁלוֺמִיPsalm 41:10+, etc.; plural (all dubious)שְׁלוֺמִיםJer

Possible Meanings:

requital (semantic_range)
requital (semantic_range)
retribution (semantic_range)
reward (semantic_range)
bribe (semantic_range)

H1471 גּוֹי

Definition:

2nation, people(Late Hebrewid. Gentiles, Phoenicianגוcommunity,, Sabeanגוid., DHMZMG 1883, 348) —׳גGenesis 12:2121t.; suffix 1 singularגּוֺיִZephaniah 2:9,גּוֺיֶ֑ךָPsalm 106:5,גּוֺיֵךְKtEzekiel 36:13, 2nation, people(Late Hebrewid. Gentiles, Phoenicianגוcommunity,, Sabeanגוid., DHMZMG 1883, 348) —׳גGenesis 12:2121t.; suffix 1 singularגּוֺיִZephaniah 2:9,גּוֺיֶ֑ךָPsalm 106:5,גּוֺיֵךְKtEzekiel 36:13,

H4915 משֶׁל

Definition:

('ab) frommashal; empire; ('ab) frommashal; a parallel -- dominion, like.see HEBREW'absee HEBREWmashalsee HEBREW'absee HEBREWmashalBrown-Driver-BriggsI. [מָ֫שֶׁלnoun [masculine]likeness, one like; onl ('ab) frommashal; empire; ('ab) frommashal; a parallel -- dominion, like.see HEBREW'absee HEBREWmashalsee HEBREW'absee HEBREWmashalBrown-Driver-BriggsI. [מָ֫שֶׁלnoun [masculine]likeness, one like; onl

H3220 יָם

Definition:

27sea(Phoenicianים; Arabic; Palmyreneבימאon the sea, VogNo. 79; on Assyrianiâmu, (¹mu),sea, see DlHWB 307M-ACD 52HptBAS i. 171 n.) — absoluteיָם1 Samuel 13:5+;יָ֫מָּהGenesis 28:14+; constructיָםGenesi 27sea(Phoenicianים; Arabic; Palmyreneבימאon the sea, VogNo. 79; on Assyrianiâmu, (¹mu),sea, see DlHWB 307M-ACD 52HptBAS i. 171 n.) — absoluteיָם1 Samuel 13:5+;יָ֫מָּהGenesis 28:14+; constructיָםGenesi

H5704 עַד

Definition:

20,24;Psalm 104:23;Psalm 147:6;Job 7:4;Job 20:5, and inעֲדֵי עַדIsaiah 26:4;Isaiah 65:18;Psalm 83:18;Psalm 92:8;Psalm 132:12;Psalm 132:14:compareאֱלֵי,עֲלֵי),prepositionas far as, even to, up to, unti 20,24;Psalm 104:23;Psalm 147:6;Job 7:4;Job 20:5, and inעֲדֵי עַדIsaiah 26:4;Isaiah 65:18;Psalm 83:18;Psalm 92:8;Psalm 132:12;Psalm 132:14:compareאֱלֵי,עֲלֵי),prepositionas far as, even to, up to, unti

Possible Meanings:

until (semantic_range)

H3220 יָם

Definition:

H5104 נָהָר

Definition:

10stream, river; — absolute׳נGenesis 2:10+; constructנְהַרDeuteronomy 1:7+; pluralנְהָרִיםIsaiah 18:274t., constructנַהֲרֵיIsaiah 18:12t; but oftenerנְהָר(וֺ)תIsaiah 19:623t.; constructנַהֲרוֺת2 Kings 10stream, river; — absolute׳נGenesis 2:10+; constructנְהַרDeuteronomy 1:7+; pluralנְהָרִיםIsaiah 18:274t., constructנַהֲרֵיIsaiah 18:12t; but oftenerנְהָר(וֺ)תIsaiah 19:623t.; constructנַהֲרוֺת2 Kings

H5704 עַד

Definition:

Possible Meanings:

until (semantic_range)

H0657 אֶפֶס

Definition:

14הארץ׳א)ends, extreme limits, of the earth, used especially hyperbolically:Deuteronomy 33:17;1 Samuel 2:10;Micah 5:3;Jeremiah 16:19;Psalm 2:8;Psalm 59:14;Psalm 72:8(=Zechariah 9:10); +כָּלֿIsaiah 45: 14הארץ׳א)ends, extreme limits, of the earth, used especially hyperbolically:Deuteronomy 33:17;1 Samuel 2:10;Micah 5:3;Jeremiah 16:19;Psalm 2:8;Psalm 59:14;Psalm 72:8(=Zechariah 9:10); +כָּלֿIsaiah 45:

Possible Meanings:

the soles (semantic_range)
the ankles (semantic_range)

H0776 אֶרֶץ

Definition:

11& (seldom)masculineGenesis 13:16earth, land(Phoenician, MIארץ, AssyrianirƒituCOTGloss, Arabic, Sabeanארץֿe.g. Os9DHMZMG 1875, 594, 614; Semitic Sprachf. 12, compare PräBAS i. 374 n., Aramaicאֲרַע,) 11& (seldom)masculineGenesis 13:16earth, land(Phoenician, MIארץ, AssyrianirƒituCOTGloss, Arabic, Sabeanארץֿe.g. Os9DHMZMG 1875, 594, 614; Semitic Sprachf. 12, compare PräBAS i. 374 n., Aramaicאֲרַע,)

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