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Zechariah 10:7

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Zechariah 10:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And [they of] Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine; yea, their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be glad in Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And [they of] Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine; yea, their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be glad in Jehovah.
Zechariah 10:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Zechariah 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4From him shall come forth the corner-stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.
5And they shall be as mighty men, treading down [their enemies] in the mire of the streets in the battle; and they shall fight, because Jehovah is with them; and the riders on horses shall be confounded.
6And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them back; for I have mercy upon them; and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am Jehovah their God, and I will hear them.
7And [they of] Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine; yea, their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be glad in Jehovah.
8I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them; and they shall increase as they have increased.
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.
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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 [they] of Ephraim shall be like a mighty [man], etc.] What remain, and shall be found of the ten tribes, shall be as is said of Judah, or the Jews of the two tribes, (<381005>Zechariah 10:5): and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: they shall be filled with inward and spiritual joy, through the love of God shed abroad in their heart; and through the Gospel of Christ having a place there; and through the blessings of divine grace, those streams of love, and which flow in the Gospel, and make glad the hearts of God’s people; all which are comparable to wine: yea, their children shall see [it], and be glad; they shall see the strength, victory, and salvation of their fathers, and the…”
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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
“like a mighty man--in the battle with the foe (Zac 10:3, Zac 10:5). rejoice--at their victory over the foe. children shall see it--who are not yet of age to serve. To teach patient waiting for God's promises. If ye do not at present see the fulfilment, your children shall, and their joy shall be complete. rejoice in the Lord--the Giver of such a glorious victory.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And Ephraim, they shall be like a mighty man - Prophecy, through the rest of the chapter, turns to Ephraim, which had not yet been restored. With regard to them, human victory retires out of sight, though doubtless, when their wide prison was broken at the destruction of the Persian empire, many were free to return to their native country, as others spread over the West in Asia Minor, Greece, Rome, and so some may have taken part in the victories of the Maccabees. Yet not victory, but strength, gladness beyond natural g adness, as through wine, whereby the mind is exhilarated above itself; and that, lasting, transmitted to their children, large increase, holy life in God, are the outlines of…”
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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
“Their children shall see - These blessings shall continue through your generations, to children that shall be born. Zechariah 10:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and their: Zac 9:15, Zac 9:17; Gen 43:34; Psa 104:15; Pro 31:6, Pro 31:7; Act 2:13-18; Eph 5:18, Eph 5:19 yea: Gen 18:19; Psa 90:16, Psa 102:28; Isa 38:19; Jer 32:39; Act 2:39, Act 13:33 their heart: Sa1 2:1; Psa 13:5, Psa 28:7; Isa 66:14; Hab 3:18; Zep 3:14; Luk 1:47; Joh 16:22; Act 2:26; Phi 4:4; Pe1 1:8 Zechariah 10:8”
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