1 Ask Yahweh for rain in autumn and at the time of the spring rains. Yahweh is the one to make the storm-clouds. He will give them showers of rain; to each, grass in his field.
2 Since the domestic idols have talked nonsense, and the diviners have seen false signs, and dreams have purveyed delusions, affording empty comfort, that is why they have strayed like sheep, in distress for want of a shepherd.
3 My anger has been roused by the shepherds, and I shall vent it on the he-goats. When Yahweh Sabaoth comes to visit his flock, the House of Judah, he will make it his royal war-horse.
4 From it will emerge Cornerstone and Tent-peg, from it, Bow-ready-for-Battle, from it, every type of leader. Together
5 they will be like warriors trampling the dirt of the streets in battle; when they fight, because Yahweh is with them, they will put mounted men to rout.
6 Then I shall make the House of Judah mighty and the House of Joseph victorious. I shall restore them, because I have taken pity on them, and they will be as though I had never cast them off, for I am Yahweh their God and shall answer their prayer.
7 Ephraim will be like a warrior. Their hearts will be cheered as though by wine. Their children will see this and rejoice, their hearts will exult in Yahweh.
8 I shall whistle to them and gather them in, for I have redeemed them; they will be as numerous as they used to be.
9 I shall scatter them among the peoples but in distant countries they will remember me, they will instruct their children and then return.
10 I shall bring them home from Egypt and gather them back from Assyria; I shall lead them into Gilead and the Lebanon, and even that will not be large enough for them.
11 They will cross the sea of Egypt (and the waves of the sea will be struck); all the depths of the River will be dried up. The arrogance of Assyria will be cast down and the sceptre of Egypt taken away.
12 I shall make them mighty in Yahweh, and they will march in my name -- Yahweh declares.
Versículos relacionados com Zechariah, 10:
Zechariah 10 is a chapter that talks about the restoration of God's people and the care God has for His sheep. The prophet encourages the people to seek the Lord and to trust their leadership, for He will provide everything they need. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Zechariah 10.
Isaiah 40:11: "As a pastor he will take care of his flock, his arm will gather the dulls and take them on his lap; he will gently guide the breastfeeding sheep." This verse portrays the image of God as a loving shepherd who takes care of his sheep, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:2-3.
Ezekiel 34:11: "For thus says the sovereign, the Lord, I will seek my sheep myself and take care of them." This verse highlights God's care for His sheep, as is emphasized in Zechariah 10:3-4.
Jeremiah 31:10: "Listen to the word of the Lord, O nations, and announce in the distant islands, 'He who dispersed Israel will gather them and keep them, as a pastor who cares for his flock.'" This verse shows how God will bring His people back to their land and take care of Him as a pastor takes care of his sheep, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:8.
Psalm 23:1: "The Lord is my pastor; nothing will lack me." This verse portrays God as a pastor who guides and provides for his sheep, as is emphasized in Zechariah 10:3-4.
Jeremiah 50:6: "My people was an lost sheep; his shepherds led her to get lost in the hills. They went from Monte to Monte, forgetting his corral." This verse talks about the people of God who has been lost because of their unfaithful pastors, but God promises to bring His sheep back home, as mentioned in Zechariah 10:2-3.
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