Zechariah 9:12
"Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;"

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.

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! /

Source: Matthew Henry Concise (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (9 words)

H7725 שׁוּב
Definition:

33+, 3 feminine singularשָׁ֫בָהRuth 1:15+,וְשָׁבַתconsecutiveEzekiel 46:17(Ges§ 72o, but Co Toy Kraeוְשֶׁבָה), 2 masculine singularשַׁבְתָּPsalm 85:2, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיָשׁוּבHosea 11: 33+, 3 feminine singularשָׁ֫בָהRuth 1:15+,וְשָׁבַתconsecutiveEzekiel 46:17(Ges§ 72o, but Co Toy Kraeוְשֶׁבָה), 2 masculine singularשַׁבְתָּPsalm 85:2, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיָשׁוּבHosea 11:

Possible Meanings:
  • turn back (semantic_range)
  • return (semantic_range)
  • turn back (semantic_range)
  • return (semantic_range)
  • turn back (semantic_range)
H1225 בָּצָּרוֹן
Definition:

12.Topical LexiconMeaning and Imageryבָּצָּרוֹן (batsaron) evokes the picture of a walled fortress—an elevated, fortified refuge that guarantees safety to those who enter. While the term appears only 12.Topical LexiconMeaning and Imageryבָּצָּרוֹן (batsaron) evokes the picture of a walled fortress—an elevated, fortified refuge that guarantees safety to those who enter. While the term appears only

Possible Meanings:
  • stronghold (semantic_range)
H0615 אָסִיר
Definition:

20bondman, prisoner(Arabic, Aramaic, MIאסר) —׳אabsolutePsalm 79:11;Psalm 102:21; pluralאֲסִירִםGenesis 39:22+, compareJudges 16:21,25 Kt; constructאֲסִירֵיPsalm 107:10+,Genesis 39:20Qr;אֲסִירָיוPsalm 20bondman, prisoner(Arabic, Aramaic, MIאסר) —׳אabsolutePsalm 79:11;Psalm 102:21; pluralאֲסִירִםGenesis 39:22+, compareJudges 16:21,25 Kt; constructאֲסִירֵיPsalm 107:10+,Genesis 39:20Qr;אֲסִירָיוPsalm

Possible Meanings:
  • prisoners (semantic_range)
H8615 תִּקְוָה
Definition:

Fromqavah; literally, a cord (as an attachment (compareqaveh)); figuratively, expectancy -- expectation ((-ted)), hope, live, thing that I long for.see HEBREWqavahsee HEBREWqavehBrown-Driver-BriggsI. Fromqavah; literally, a cord (as an attachment (compareqaveh)); figuratively, expectancy -- expectation ((-ted)), hope, live, thing that I long for.see HEBREWqavahsee HEBREWqavehBrown-Driver-BriggsI.

H1571 גַּם
Definition:

6וַתִּתֵּן גַּם לְאִישָׁהּand gavealsoto her husband,Genesis 3:27and takealsoof the tree of life,Genesis 7:3;Genesis 19:21;Genesis 24:19;Genesis 26:21;Genesis 29:27;Genesis 30:15;Genesis 32:21(גַּם הִ 6וַתִּתֵּן גַּם לְאִישָׁהּand gavealsoto her husband,Genesis 3:27and takealsoof the tree of life,Genesis 7:3;Genesis 19:21;Genesis 24:19;Genesis 26:21;Genesis 29:27;Genesis 30:15;Genesis 32:21(גַּם הִ

Possible Meanings:
  • moreover (semantic_range)
  • yea (semantic_range)
H3117 יוֹם
Definition:

5day(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicיומָא,; Phoenicianים; MI5ימן, suffixימיGenesis 1:6;Genesis 1:9;Genesis 1:33, plural constructימיGenesis 1:8, suffix 3masculine singularימה; SI3ים; ZinjirliיוםDHMSendsch Glo 5day(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicיומָא,; Phoenicianים; MI5ימן, suffixימיGenesis 1:6;Genesis 1:9;Genesis 1:33, plural constructימיGenesis 1:8, suffix 3masculine singularימה; SI3ים; ZinjirliיוםDHMSendsch Glo

H5046 נָגַד
Definition:

11+, 3 feminine singularהִגִּ֫ידָה1 Samuel 25:19+,הִגַּדְתָּGenesis 12:8+, etc.;Imperfectיַגִּיד1 Samuel 9:6+;וַיַּגֵּדGenesis 9:22+; suffixיַגִּידֶ֫הָIsaiah 44:7;יַגִּדָהּJeremiah 9:11;יַגֵָּֽדְךָDeu 11+, 3 feminine singularהִגִּ֫ידָה1 Samuel 25:19+,הִגַּדְתָּGenesis 12:8+, etc.;Imperfectיַגִּיד1 Samuel 9:6+;וַיַּגֵּדGenesis 9:22+; suffixיַגִּידֶ֫הָIsaiah 44:7;יַגִּדָהּJeremiah 9:11;יַגֵָּֽדְךָDeu

Possible Meanings:
  • in front of (semantic_range)
  • facing (semantic_range)
H4932 מִשְׁנֶה
Definition:

43+; constructמִשְׁנֵהJeremiah 16:183t., so read alsoDeuteronomy 15:18(van d. H., >נֶה- Gi),Jeremiah 17:18(Gie Buhl and others); suffixמִשְׁנֵהוּ1 Samuel 8:2+; pluralמִשְׁנִים1 Chronicles 15:18(1 Samu 43+; constructמִשְׁנֵהJeremiah 16:183t., so read alsoDeuteronomy 15:18(van d. H., >נֶה- Gi),Jeremiah 17:18(Gie Buhl and others); suffixמִשְׁנֵהוּ1 Samuel 8:2+; pluralמִשְׁנִים1 Chronicles 15:18(1 Samu

Possible Meanings:
  • double (semantic_range)
  • copy (semantic_range)
  • second (semantic_range)
H7725 שׁוּב
Definition:

33+, 3 feminine singularשָׁ֫בָהRuth 1:15+,וְשָׁבַתconsecutiveEzekiel 46:17(Ges§ 72o, but Co Toy Kraeוְשֶׁבָה), 2 masculine singularשַׁבְתָּPsalm 85:2, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיָשׁוּבHosea 11: 33+, 3 feminine singularשָׁ֫בָהRuth 1:15+,וְשָׁבַתconsecutiveEzekiel 46:17(Ges§ 72o, but Co Toy Kraeוְשֶׁבָה), 2 masculine singularשַׁבְתָּPsalm 85:2, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיָשׁוּבHosea 11:

Possible Meanings:
  • turn back (semantic_range)
  • return (semantic_range)
  • turn back (semantic_range)
  • return (semantic_range)
  • turn back (semantic_range)

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