Zechariah 10:4

Verse

The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.

American Standard Version (1901)

From him shall come forth the corner-stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

From him will come the keystone, from him the nail, from him the bow of war, from him will come every ruler;

Out of him shall come forth the corner, out of him the pin, out of him the bow of battle, out of him every exacter together.

Free Bible Version

From the people of Judah will come the cornerstone, from them the tent-peg, the bow used in battle—all their rulers together.

Geneva Bible 1599

Out of him shall the corner come foorth: out of him the nayle, out of him ye bowe of battell, and out of him euery appointer of tribute also.

King James (Authorized) Version

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

Translation for Translators

From Judah will come rulers who will be very important, like [MET] a cornerstone is the most important stone for a house, like [MET] a tent peg is very important for a tent, like [MET] a bow is very important for ◄an archer/a man who shoots arrows►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

From Judah will come the cornerstone; from him will come the tent peg; from him will come the war bow; from him will come every ruler together.

Noah Webster Bible

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle-bow, out of him every oppressor together.

World English Bible

From him will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

Young's Literal Translation

From him [is] a corner-stone, From him a nail, from him a battle-bow, From him goeth forth every exactor together.

Context

Judah and Israel Will Be Restored

³“My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. ⁴The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. ⁵They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame.

Summary

Zechariah 10:4 speaks of the divine intervention of God on behalf of His people, promising to empower and strengthen them like mighty warriors in battle. The verse emphasizes that God's presence and guidance will enable His people to overcome their enemies and obstacles, ensuring victory and deliverance. This assurance of God's support encourages trust and reliance on Him in times of struggle and uncertainty, reminding believers that they are not alone in their battles. Ultimately, Zechariah 10:4 conveys the message of God's faithfulness and protection towards His chosen ones, instilling hope and confidence in His divine provision.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Out of him came forth the corner - This is spoken of the tribe of Judah: all strength, counsel, and excellence came from that tribe. The corner stone, the ornament and completion of the building; the nail, by which the tents were fastened, and on which they hung their clothes, armor, etc., the battlebow, the choicest archers. Every oppressor together - Those heroes and generals, by whom, under God, their foes should be totally routed. Newcome translates, "Every ruler together." Perhaps all this is spoken of the Messiah.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Out of him came forth the corner,.... Or "cornerstone"; by which is meant a king or ruler, as the Targum, Jarchi, and Kimchi; and is no other than the King Messiah, who was to come out of Judah, and did spring from that tribe, Ch1 5:2 and this is a reason why God will visit the house of Judah, or the Jews, in the latter day, because the Messiah was promised and sent unto them, salvation was of them, though they rejected him; but the Lord will have mercy on them; the Redeemer shall come to Zion in a spiritual manner, and turn away iniquity from them, and then all Israel shall be saved by him. The epithet of a "corner" stone well agrees with him, that being not only the ornament, but the strength and support of the building, which knits, cements, and keeps the whole together: Christ is a beautiful and precious cornerstone, which gives glory and lustre to the church, and is the support, yea, the foundation of it; and who joins and unites together men and angels; Jews and Gentiles; Old and New Testament saints; saints above and below; saints in all ages and places, and of all nations and denominations; and is the Head of the corner, being superior to men and angels, to the kings of the earth, and to the church of God; see Eph 2:20. Out of him the nail; the Targum is, "out of him his Messiah"; which shows that this text was formerly understood of Christ by the Jews; Jarchi and Kimchi interpret it of a prince and governor; so Eliakim the governor is said to be "as a nail in a sure place", Isa 22:23 who was a type of Christ; and this agrees with Christ himself. The allusion is either to a nail, by which the timber in the building is compacted together, and the whole is strengthened, as the church is by Christ: or to a nail to which the cords of tents are fastened, as those of shepherds, travellers, or soldiers; the church is as such a tent; Christ is the nail to which its cords are fastened, which denotes the stability and security of it: or to a nail fixed in a wall, on which things are hung; on Christ are hung all the vessels of mercy; the covenant of grace, and all its promises and blessings; and all the glory of his Father's house, of his building, the temple, and of the salvation of his people, is to be hung on him. Out of him the battle bow; or "warrior", as Jarchi interprets it; the Lord is a man of war; Christ makes war in righteousness; the armies of heaven follow him; he is at the head of them, and fights the battles of his people, and is victorious, and makes them more than conquerors; their spiritual armour is from him, and they are armed by him, Rev 19:11 out of him every oppressor together: or "exactor" (n); which is used in a good sense, Isa 60:17 as it must be here, since all the rest of the epithets are; and may design the apostles of Christ, who preached the doctrines of grace and righteousness, and required of men the obedience of faith; and these came out of Judah and Jerusalem, and went into all the world, demanding faith in and obedience to the Son of God. (n) "exactor", Montanus, Vatablus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Calvin, Drusius, De Dieu, Cocceius, Burkius.

Zechariah 10:4

Judah and Israel Will Be Restored

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Berean Standard Bible

The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.

American Standard Version (1901)

From him shall come forth the corner-stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

Bible in Basic English

From him will come the keystone, from him the nail, from him the bow of war, from him will come every ruler;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Out of him shall come forth the corner, out of him the pin, out of him the bow of battle, out of him every exacter together.

Free Bible Version

From the people of Judah will come the cornerstone, from them the tent-peg, the bow used in battle—all their rulers together.

Geneva Bible 1599

Out of him shall the corner come foorth: out of him the nayle, out of him ye bowe of battell, and out of him euery appointer of tribute also.

King James (Authorized) Version

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

From Judah will come the cornerstone; from him will come the tent peg; from him will come the war bow; from him will come every ruler together.

Noah Webster Bible

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle-bow, out of him every oppressor together.

World English Bible

From him will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

Young's Literal Translation

From him [is] a corner-stone, From him a nail, from him a battle-bow, From him goeth forth every exactor together.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Zechariah 10:4

Verse

Context

Judah and Israel Will Be Restored

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Zechariah 10:4

Judah and Israel Will Be Restored

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes