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Zechariah 11:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Zechariah 11:17

Verse 17 of 17

Scripture focus

Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword [shall be] upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

Zechariah 11:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zechariah 11:17

Theological / Devotional

Idol. Heb. ’elil, “nothingness,” “of no value.” The word frequently denotes idols.

Some think the Hebrew should read ’ewili, as in v. 15 (see comments there).

The sword. A solemn warning to those who assume leadership of the flock, lest they be found unfaithful to the trust committed to them.

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