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Zechariah 11:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Zechariah 11:10

Verse 10 of 17

Scripture focus

And I took my staff, [even] Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.

Zechariah 11:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zechariah 11:10

Theological / Devotional

Bands. Heb. chobelim, related to the word chebel, meaning “cord,” or “rope.” Hence chobelim properly represents “a union.” According to v. 14 this staff represented the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

God entered into solemn covenant relationship with His people (Ex. 19:5, 6; 24:3-8). It was His purpose that as a holy, united nation the Israelites would be a blessing in the world (see Gen. 12:2; see also pp. 27-30.) The two staves symbolized God’s gracious purposes with respect to His people.

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Commentary on Zechariah 11:10

Theological / Devotional

Cut it asunder. This symbolical act represented the breaking of the covenant (see on v. 7).

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