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Zechariah 10:12

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Zechariah 10:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.
Zechariah 10:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Zechariah 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And I will sow them among the peoples; and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and shall return.
10I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and [place] shall not be found for them.
11And he will pass through the sea of affliction, and will smite the waves in the sea, and all the depths of the Nile shall dry up; and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart.
12And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I will strengthen them in the Lord, etc.] Not the Egyptians and Assyrians, but the Jews, as in (<381005>Zechariah 10:5), the Targum is, “I will strengthen them in the word of the Lord;” in the Messiah, by his power, and in the grace that is in him; and their faith and hope in him, and love to him: or “by”f236 him; so that, through him strengthening them, they will be able to do all things; to exercise grace; perform duty; withstand temptation; oppose indwelling sin; bear the cross of Christ; endure afflictions; engage with all their spiritual enemies, and conquer them: for the words may be rendered, “I will cause them to prevail”, or “overcome in the Lord”f237; all their enemies,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I . . . strengthen them in . . . Lord-- (Hos 1:7). I, the Father, will strengthen them in the name, that is, the manifested power, of the Lord, Messiah, the Son of God. walk . . . in his name--that is, live everywhere and continually under His protection, and according to His will (Gen 5:22; Psa 20:1, Psa 20:7; Mic 4:5). Next: Zechariah Chapter 11”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will strengthen them in the Lord - As our Lord said to Paul, “My strength is made perfect in weakness,” and Paul said in turn, “When I am weak, then am I strong. And in His Name shall they walk up and down,” have their whole conversation (Dionysius), “in Him according to His will, and diligent in all things to speak and act in ills grace and divine hope.” Jerome: “Christians walk in the Name of Christ, and there is written on the new white stone given to them a “new name” Revelation 2:17, and under the dignity of a name so great, they walk with God, as “Enoch walked and pleased God and was translated” Genesis 5:24. Saith the Lord - Dionysius: “Again the Lord God speaks of the Lord God, as…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Walk up and down - Shall manage all their affairs. In his name - By power and wisdom given from above, to the glory of our God, and our Redeemer. Next: Zechariah Chapter 11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:12 This verse repeats the earlier promise that God would strengthen his people (10:6; see Isa 41:8-10; cp. Pss 18:1; 22:19; 28:8; 29:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Zac 10:6, Zac 12:5; Psa 68:34, Psa 68:35; Isa 41:10, Isa 45:24; Eph 6:10; Phi 4:13; Ti2 2:1 walk: Gen 5:24, Gen 24:40; Isa 2:5; Mic 4:5; Col 2:6, Col 3:17; Th1 2:12, Th1 4:1; Jo1 1:6, Jo1 1:7 Next: Zechariah Chapter 11”
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