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Zacharie, 10

1. Demandez à Yahweh de la pluie au printemps. C'est Yahweh qui fait les éclairs; il leur donnera une pluie abondante, à chacun de l'herbe dans son champ.

1. Ask of the LORD rain in the spring season! It is the LORD who makes storm clouds. And sends men the pouring rain; for everyone, grassy fields.

2. Car les théraphim ont parlé futilité, et tes devins ont eu des visions de mensonge ; ils débitent de vains songes, et donnent de fausses consolations. C'est pourquoi ils sont partis comme un troupeau ; ils ont été opprimés, faute de berger.

2. For the teraphim speak nonsense, the diviners have false visions: Deceitful dreams they tell, empty comfort they offer. This is why they wander like sheep, wretched: they have no shepherd.

3. Ma colère s'est enflammée contre les bergers, et je châtierai les boucs ! Car Yahweh des armées visite son troupeau, la maison de Juda, et il en fait son cheval d'honneur dans la bataille.

3. My wrath is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; For the LORD of hosts will visit his flock, the house of Judah, and make them his stately war horse.

4. De lui viendra la troupe, de lui le pieu, de lui l'arc de guerre ; de lui sortiront tous les chefs ensemble.

4. From him shall come leader and chief, from him warrior's bow and every officer.

5. Ils seront comme des héros, foulant la boue des chemins dans la bataille ; ils combattront, car Yahweh sera avec eux, et ils couvriront de honte ceux qui sont montés sur des chevaux.

5. They shall all be warriors, trampling the mire of the streets in battle; They shall wage war because the LORD is with them, and shall put the horsemen to rout.

6. Je fortifierai la maison de Juda, et je sauverai la maison de Joseph ; je les rétablirai, car j'ai compassion d'eux, et ils seront comme si je ne les avais pas rejetés. Car moi, je suis Yahweh, leur Dieu, et je les exaucerai.

6. I will strengthen the house of Judah, the house of Joseph I will save; I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them, they shall be as though I had never cast them off, for I am the LORD, their God, and I will hear them.

7. Ceux d'Ephraïm seront comme des héros, et leur coeur sera joyeux comme par le vin; leurs fils le verront et se réjouiront, et leur coeur tressaillera en Yahweh.

7. Then Ephraim shall be valiant men, and their hearts shall be cheered as by wine. Their children shall see it and be glad, their hearts shall rejoice in the LORD.

8. Je sifflerai après eux, et je les rassemblerai, car je les ai rachetés, et ils se multiplieront comme ils s'étaient multipliés.

8. I will whistle for them to come together, and when I redeem them they will be as numerous as before.

9. Quand je les aurai répandus parmi les peuples, et qu'ils se souviendront de moi dans les pays lointains, ils vivront avec leurs enfants et ils reviendront.

9. I sowed them among the nations, yet in distant lands they remember me; they shall rear their children and return.

10. Je les ramènerai du pays d'Egypte, et je les rassemblerai d'Assyrie, et je les ferai venir au pays de Galaad et au Liban, et il ne se trouvera pas assez d'espace pour eux.

10. I will bring them back from the land of Egypt, and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them into Gilead and into Lebanon, but these shall not suffice them;

11. Il passera par la mer, mer de détresse, il frappera les flots dans la mer, et toutes les profondeurs du fleuve seront mises à sec. L'orgueil de l'Assyrie sera abattu, et le sceptre de l'Égypte sera ôté.

11. I will cross over to Egypt and smite the waves of the sea and all the depths of the Nile shall be dried up. The pride of Assyria shall be cast down, and the scepter of Egypt taken away.

12. Je les fortifierai en Yahweh, et ils marcheront en son nom, - oracle de Yahweh.

12. I will strengthen them in the LORD, and they shall walk in his name, says the LORD.



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Footnotes:

10:1-2 - Zechariah calls the people to seek God for rain and blessings. He reminds them that pagan deities cannot bring true help; only God can restore and bless (see also Jeremiah 14:22 and James 5:7-8).

10:3-5 - God promises to raise up strong and faithful leaders for His people. These leaders will be like shepherds who protect and guide the flock, emphasizing the importance of godly leaders (see also Jeremiah 23:1-4 and Ephesians 4:11-12).

10:6-9 - God promises to restore Israel's prosperity, bringing them back to their land. This spiritual and material recovery is a demonstration of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises (see also Deuteronomy 30:3-10 and Luke 21:24).

10:10-12 - The promise of complete restoration includes the safety and prosperity of the people. God, by His power, will strengthen the people of Israel and experience His continued care (see also Isaiah 41:10 and Revelation 21:3-4).

Verses related to Zacharie, 10:

Zechariah chapter 10 promises the restoration and strengthening of Israel. How will God gather and empower His people? This encouraging text contrasts God's faithfulness with the falsehood of idols, promising righteous leadership, military victory, and the return of exiles. The chapter uses pastoral imagery to describe God's care. Zechariah 10 addresses themes such as repentance, divine empowerment, and national reunification. Explore with us five biblical passages that elucidate the key principles of this restorative chapter.

Ezekiel 34:11-12: "For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will look for my sheep and take care of them. Just as a shepherd searches for his scattered sheep when he is tending his flock, so I will take care of my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered in a day of clouds and darkness." - Ezekiel uses the metaphor of the shepherd, which Zechariah 10 also employs to describe God's care for his people.

John 10:11: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep." - Jesus identifies himself as the good shepherd, echoing the image used in Zechariah 10.

Jeremiah 31:10: "Hear the word of the Lord, O nations; proclaim it in the distant coastal regions: 'He who scattered Israel will gather them together and keep them like a shepherd over his flock.'" - Jeremiah uses the image of the shepherd to describe the gathering of Israel, a theme that Zechariah 10 also addresses.

Micah 2:12-13: "Surely I will gather you all together, O Jacob; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel. I will gather them together like sheep in a fold, like a flock in its pasture; the place will be full of people. He who opens the way will go before them; they will go through the door and go out. Their king will pass before them, the Lord before them." - Micah prophesies the reunion of Israel, a theme that Zechariah 10 also develops.

Isaiah 44:3: "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and torrents on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children." - Isaiah uses the metaphor of rain to describe God's blessings, just as Zechariah 10:1 does.

FAQ:

What does God promise the exiles in Zechariah 10?

God promises to gather the exiles of Israel and Judah, restoring the land and bringing abundant blessings to His people. (Zechariah 10:6-10)

How does Zechariah 10 describe God's leadership over His people?

Zechariah 10 emphasizes that God will be the leader and shepherd of His people, guiding them safely and restoring their prosperity. (Zechariah 10:3-6)

What does the "fortress" mentioned in Zechariah 10 mean?

The "fortress" symbolizes divine protection over Israel, indicating the security God offers His people in times of trouble. (Zechariah 10:4-5)

What is prophesied about the coming of the Messiah in Zechariah 10?

Zechariah 10 prophesies that the Messiah will come as a Savior who will gather His people, giving them strength and peace, and establishing His everlasting kingdom. (Zechariah 10:4)

How does God demonstrate His care for Israel in Zechariah 10?

God cares for Israel with compassion, promising to restore them completely and bring them prosperity after their time of suffering. (Zechariah 10:6-10)


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