Zechariah 2:7
Zechariah 2:7 in Multiple Translations
“Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!”
Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
Ho Zion, escape, thou that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
Ho! Zion, go in flight from danger, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon.
Run away, people of Zion! All of you who live in Babylon must escape.
Saue thy selfe, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babel.
Ho, Zion, be delivered who art dwelling [with] the daughter of Babylon.
‘Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.’
Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
O Sion, flee, thou that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon:
You people who previously lived in Jerusalem and who now live in Babylon, flee from there!
Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 2:7
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Zechariah 2:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִנֵּ֗ה
הַ/מַּלְאָ֛ךְ
הַ/דֹּבֵ֥ר
בִּ֖/י
יֹצֵ֑א
וּ/מַלְאָ֣ךְ
אַחֵ֔ר
יֹצֵ֖א
לִ/קְרָאתֽ/וֹ
וְ/הִנֵּ֗ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
הַ/מַּלְאָ֛ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
Art | N-ms
הַ/דֹּבֵ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Art | V-Qal
בִּ֖/י
Prep | Suff
יֹצֵ֑א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
וּ/מַלְאָ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
Conj | N-ms
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
יֹצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
לִ/קְרָאתֽ/וֹ
qirʼâh
H7125
befall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 2:7
וְ/הִנֵּ֗ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
הַ/מַּלְאָ֛ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
Art | N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
הַ/דֹּבֵ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Art | V-Qal
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
בִּ֖/י
""
Prep | Suff
יֹצֵ֑א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
וּ/מַלְאָ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
Conj | N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
יֹצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
לִ/קְרָאתֽ/וֹ
qirʼâh
H7125
"befall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To encounter or meet someone or something, either by accident or on purpose, as seen in the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Genesis 37:23. This word can also mean to befall or happen to someone. It is used in various contexts, including friendly or hostile encounters.
Definition: 1) (BDB) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way. See also: Genesis 14:17; 2 Samuel 10:9; Psalms 35:3.
Study Notes — Zechariah 2:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Zechariah 2:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:7
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
- Sermons on Zechariah 2:7
Context — The Redemption of Zion
5For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”
6“Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD.
7“Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!”
8For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— 9I will surely wave My hand over them, so that they will become plunder for their own servants. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 48:20 | Leave Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare it with a shout of joy, proclaim it, let it go out to the ends of the earth, saying, “The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob!” |
| 2 | Genesis 19:17 | As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” |
| 3 | Isaiah 52:11 | Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. |
| 4 | Revelation 18:4 | Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. |
| 5 | Acts 2:40 | With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 51:6 | Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves. |
| 7 | Isaiah 52:2 | Shake off your dust! Rise up and sit on your throne, O Jerusalem. Remove the chains from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion. |
| 8 | Numbers 16:34 | At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 51:45 | Come out of her, My people! Save your lives, each of you, from the fierce anger of the LORD. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 50:8 | Flee from the midst of Babylon; depart from the land of the Chaldeans; be like the he-goats that lead the flock. |
Zechariah 2:7 Summary
[This verse is a call to God's people to get up and escape from the influence of the world, which is opposed to God and His ways. In Zechariah 2:7, God tells Zion to escape from the Daughter of Babylon, which represents the sinful and idolatrous system of the world. This means that we should be careful not to get too comfortable with the ways of the world, but instead to seek to live a life that is separate and distinct, as seen in Romans 12:2. By doing so, we can experience God's blessing and protection, as promised in Psalm 1:1-3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to dwell with the Daughter of Babylon?
The Daughter of Babylon refers to the city of Babylon and its idolatrous system, as seen in Revelation 17:5, which calls it the mother of prostitutes. To dwell with her means to be involved in or influenced by the sinful ways of the world, as warned against in 1 John 2:15-17.
Why does God tell Zion to escape from the Daughter of Babylon?
God tells Zion to escape because He wants to separate His people from the corrupting influence of the world, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17, where He says, 'Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord.'
What is the significance of God addressing Zion directly?
By addressing Zion directly, God is showing His special concern and love for His people, as seen in Isaiah 62:1-5, where He expresses His desire to bless and restore them.
How does this verse relate to the idea of spiritual warfare?
This verse implies that there is a spiritual battle going on between God's people and the forces of darkness, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18, where believers are instructed to put on the armor of God to withstand the enemy's attacks.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be unknowingly dwelling with the Daughter of Babylon, and how can I escape from her influence?
- How can I distinguish between the voice of God calling me to escape and the voice of fear or doubt that may be holding me back?
- What are some practical steps I can take to separate myself from the corrupting influence of the world and to live a life that is pleasing to God?
- How can I trust in God's power and protection as I seek to escape from the forces of darkness and to live a life of obedience to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:7
Deliver thyself, O Zion,.... Or make thy escape, you that belong to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, and ought to have your abode there, and not in Babylon: flee from thence, that dwelleth
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:7
Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon. Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
Deliver thyself: the proclamation for free return is published; up, then, and be gone. O Zion; O ye people who should dwell in Zion, ye daughters of Zion. Dwellest; keepest in Babylon when thou mightest go to Jerusalem. With the daughter of Babylon: perhaps this intimates that which kept many Jews in Babylon, wives or mistresses.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
Zechariah 2:7 Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest [with] the daughter of Babylon.Ver. 7. Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon] q.d. Is Babylon a fit place for thee to abide in? what comfort canst thou take in such lewd company? Save thyself from this untoward generation, Acts 2:40 "Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the Lord’ s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense," Jeremiah 51:6-7. Shortly after this exhortation to the sons of Zion Babylon revolted from the Persians, and was taken and sacked by Darius in the fourth year of his reign (that is, two years after this prophecy was uttered) by the help of his friend Zopyrus. Two things should prevail with the people of God to shun the society of the ungodly. 1. Infection of sin, which is more contagious and catching than the plague. Though Lot learned not the evil manners of Sodom, yet his daughters did. 2. Infliction of punishment, Zechariah 9:2; Zechariah 9:4. Hamath lay so nigh Damascus in places that she fared the worse for her neighbourhood.
See for both these, Revelation 18:4, and say, if at any time forced to be in bad company, "Oh that I had wings of a dove: for then would I flee away, and be at rest," Psalms 55:6. Or, if this "Oh" will not set thee at liberty, take up that "Woe" to express thy misery, "Woe is me that I sojourn in Meshech."
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
(7) Daughter of Babylon means inhabitants of Babylon, as (Zechariah 2:10) “daughter of Zion” means inhabitants of Zion. (With the whole passage comp. Isaiah 48:20; Jeremiah 51:6; Jeremiah 51:9; Jeremiah 51:45.) LXX. for “O Zion,” åὶ ?ò Óéῶ ?í—comp. a somewhat similar mistake in Ezekiel 21:15 (Zechariah 2:10, LXX.).
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:7
7. Deliver thyself] Lit. “Ho, Zion, deliver thyself: thou that dwellest with, &c.” The reason for this urgent call to escape, viz. the impending judgment upon Babylon, follows immediately, Zechariah 2:8-9. In like manner Jeremiah (Jeremiah 50:8; Jeremiah 50:10; Jeremiah 51:6; Jeremiah 51:45), and before him Isaiah (Jeremiah 48:14; Jeremiah 48:20), connects the punishment of Babylon with the escape of Israel. The immediate reference of those prophecies is to the taking of Babylon by Cyrus, which preceded and led to the return from the 70 years’ captivity. But the prophecies reach on, in the largeness of their terms, to the final and utter destruction of Babylon, and include such later calls to escape as that of Zechariah here. The immediate reference here would appear to be to one or both of those occasions in the reign of Darius, on which Babylon “had risen against the Persians and made an effort to regain its independence”. “What these dangers were may be seen from the great inscription of Darius cut into the rock at Behistun, and supposed by Sir H. Rawlinson to have been executed in the fifth year of the reign of Darius (two or three years after this prophecy was uttered). That inscription records two great rebellions in Babylonia, and two captures of the city of Babylon, one effected by Darius in person, the other by one of his generals. The Jews in Babylon who did not listen to the prophetic warning suffered no doubt severely in the confusions of that period; while those who returned to Palestine, and obeyed the command to flee out of Babylon, delivered their souls, that is their lives, and were not cut off in her iniquity.” Rev. C.
H. H. Wright, Bampton Lectures, 1878.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:7
Dwellest with the daughter of Babylon - The unusual idiom is perhaps chosen as expressive of God’s tenderness, even to the people who were to be destroyed, from which Israel was to escape.
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:7
6. Ho, ho — The Hebrew word is translated also “woe” or “alas”; it is more than a call to attention; it always expresses a feeling of pain on the part of the speaker, arising from compassion with
Sermons on Zechariah 2:7
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Studies in Zechariah 02 Zechariah 2: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of salvation and the imminent return of the Lord. He urges the listeners to deliver themselves from the impending judgment by ac |
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It's Not Enough to Get Out of Babylon by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the trend of showcase charities that are primarily focused on raising money for airtime and advertisement. He warns that ministers will be h |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Alternate) by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incomprehensible power of God's anger and the eternal misery that awaits those who have not been born again. The preacher warns that eve |
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Enter Into His Rest by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in praise and worship, emphasizing the importance of praising and magnifying the name of Jesus. He encourages the be |
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Don't Look Back by Arlen L. Chitwood | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not dwelling in the plain, using the story of Lot's wife as an example. He contrasts Lot, who didn't make it far in his jo |
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The Lord's Knowledge, Our Safeguard by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on faith rather than relying on what we can see with our physical eyes. He shares personal experiences of feeling |
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Lest Thou Be Consumed by Arlen L. Chitwood | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Genesis, specifically chapters 1 through 4. They emphasize that the work of Christ at Calvary can be seen in each of these chapte |