Bible Commentary

Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another. And I said, I will not feed you – God, at last, leaves the rebellious soul or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:9”

Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul loathed them, and their soul also abhorred me. 8. Three shepherds in one month ] This has been understood to refer either to three historical persons, e.g. Zachariah, Shallum (2Ki 15:8; 2Ki 15:13) and some third usurper, not mentioned in the history, of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:8”

And I will feed the flock of slaughter, [even] you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock. 7. And I will feed ] Rather, So I fed, in accordance with the command given me … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:7”

For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD: but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his neighbor’s hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver [them]. 6. the men ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:6”

Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed [be] the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not. 5. possessors ] Rather, buyers. The flock of which the prophet was commanded to take charge had been bought and slain without compunction, and sold … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:5”

Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter; 4. Feed ] The person addressed is Zechariah. The passage is dramatic. The prophet is represented as personating, inclusively perhaps, as is so generally the case in O. T. prophecy, the long line of Jehovah’s true shepherds, but chiefly and ultimately the Good … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:4”

[There is] a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled. 3. There is a voice ] More literally and forcibly, A voice of the howling of the shepherds! R. V. the shepherds ] Here again … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:3”

Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down. 2. fir tree ] or cypress. It is uncertain what tree is meant. See Dict. of Bible, Art. “Cypress.” for the cedar is fallen ] Grand trees … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:2”

Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars. 1. Open thy doors, O Lebanon ] The passage is highly poetical and dramatic, but in its first reference literal and physical. In the path of the invading army stands Lebanon, at once the pride and bulwark of the land. As the priestly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 11:1”

And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD. 12. walk up and down ] i.e. pursue the course of their lives. Comp. Mic 4:5; Coloss. Zec 3:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I will strengthen them in the Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 10:12”