Zechariah 10:4
New International Version
From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler.

New Living Translation
From Judah will come the cornerstone, the tent peg, the bow for battle, and all the rulers.

English Standard Version
From him shall come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler—all of them together.

Berean Standard Bible
The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.

King James Bible
Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

New King James Version
From him comes the cornerstone, From him the tent peg, From him the battle bow, From him every ruler together.

New American Standard Bible
“From them will come the cornerstone, From them the tent peg, From them the bow of battle, From them every tyrant, all of them together.

NASB 1995
“From them will come the cornerstone, From them the tent peg, From them the bow of battle, From them every ruler, all of them together.

NASB 1977
“From them will come the cornerstone, From them the tent peg, From them the bow of battle, From them every ruler, all of them together.

Legacy Standard Bible
From them will come the cornerstone, From them the tent peg, From them the bow of battle, From them every good taskmaster, all of them together.

Amplified Bible
“From them (Judah) shall come the Cornerstone, From them the tent peg, From them the bow of battle, From them every ruler, all of them together.

Christian Standard Bible
The cornerstone, the tent peg, the battle bow, and every ruler — all will go out from him together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The cornerstone will come from Judah. The tent peg will come from them and also the battle bow and every ruler. Together

American Standard Version
From him shall come forth the corner-stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

Contemporary English Version
From this flock will come leaders who will be strong like cornerstones and tent pegs and weapons of war.

English Revised Version
From him shall come forth the corner stone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every exactor together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From them will come a cornerstone, from them a tent peg, from them a battle bow, from them every leader.

Good News Translation
From among them will come rulers, leaders, and commanders to govern my people.

International Standard Version
From them arises the cornerstone and tent peg, from them the battle bow, from them arise all sorts of oppressive rulers.

Majority Standard Bible
The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.

NET Bible
From him will come the cornerstone, the wall peg, the battle bow, and every ruler.

New Heart English Bible
From him will come forth the cornerstone, from him the nail, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.

Webster's Bible Translation
Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle-bow, out of him every oppressor together.

World English Bible
From him will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From him [is] a cornerstone, "" From him a nail, from him a battle-bow, "" From him goes forth every exactor together.

Young's Literal Translation
From him is a corner-stone, From him a nail, from him a battle-bow, From him goeth forth every exactor together.

Smith's Literal Translation
From him the chief, from him the nail, from him the bow of war, from him came forth every tyrant together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Out of him shall come forth the corner, out of him the pin, out of him the bow of battle, out of him every exacter together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From him will go forth the angle, from him the wooden peg, from him the bow of battle, from him every exactor at the same time.

New American Bible
From them will come the tower, from them the tent peg, from them the bow of war, from them every officer.

New Revised Standard Version
Out of them shall come the cornerstone, out of them the tent peg, out of them the battle bow, out of them every commander.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Out of them shall come forth the cornerstone, out of them the nail, out of them the battle bow, and out of them all their rulers together.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From them is the corner and from them is the nail, and from them a bow in war, and from them will go out all their Leaders as one
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Out of them shall come forth the corner-stone, Out of them the stake, Out of them the battle bow, Out of them every master together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from him he looked, and from him he set the battle in order, and from him came the bow in anger, and from him shall come forth every oppressor together.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Judah and Israel will be Restored
3“My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. 4The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. 5They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame.…

Cross References
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

Psalm 118:22
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Jeremiah 30:21
Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD.

Isaiah 22:23
I will drive him like a peg into a firm place, and he will be a throne of glory for the house of his father.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Ezekiel 37:24-25
My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever.

Daniel 2:34-35
As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

1 Peter 2:6-7
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” / To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

Acts 4:11
This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

Romans 9:33
as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”


Treasury of Scripture

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

of him came forth.

Zechariah 1:20,21
And the LORD shewed me four carpenters…

Zechariah 9:13-16
When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man…

Zechariah 12:6-8
In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem…

the corner.

1 Samuel 14:38
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.

Isaiah 19:13
The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof.

the nail.

Ezra 9:8
And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

Isaiah 22:23-25
And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house…

the battle.

Zechariah 9:8,10
And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes…

Genesis 49:24
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

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Zechariah 10
1. God is to be sought unto, and not idols.
3. As he visited his flock for sin, so he will save and restore them.














From Judah
The phrase "From Judah" signifies the tribe from which significant leadership and salvation will emerge. Historically, Judah is the tribe of kings, most notably King David, and prophetically, it is the tribe from which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, descends. The Hebrew root for Judah, "Yehudah," means "praise," indicating that from this tribe will come one who is worthy of praise and worship. This aligns with the messianic expectation that the Savior would arise from Judah, fulfilling the promises made to David and his lineage.

will come the cornerstone
The "cornerstone" is a critical element in construction, symbolizing strength, stability, and alignment. In ancient architecture, the cornerstone was the first stone set, determining the position of the entire structure. In a messianic context, this refers to Jesus Christ, who is often called the cornerstone in the New Testament (e.g., Ephesians 2:20). The Hebrew word for cornerstone, "pinnah," implies a leader or chief, underscoring Christ's foundational role in the faith and His unifying presence in the Church.

the tent peg
The "tent peg" represents stability and security. In nomadic cultures, a tent peg was essential for anchoring a tent, providing shelter and safety. The Hebrew term "yathed" conveys the idea of something that holds fast. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for Christ's role in anchoring believers in faith, providing a secure foundation amidst life's uncertainties. It also suggests the idea of permanence and steadfastness in God's promises.

the battle bow
The "battle bow" symbolizes strength and victory in warfare. In the Hebrew context, the "qesheth" was a weapon of war, representing military might and the ability to conquer enemies. Prophetically, this points to the Messiah as a divine warrior who triumphs over sin and evil. It reflects the spiritual battles that Christ leads and wins on behalf of His people, ensuring their ultimate victory and peace.

and every ruler together
This phrase indicates the unification and gathering of leadership under one head. The Hebrew word "nagid" for ruler suggests a leader or prince. In a messianic sense, it points to the ultimate reign of Christ, who brings together all authority and governance under His lordship. This unity of rulers under the Messiah signifies the fulfillment of God's kingdom, where Christ reigns supreme, and all earthly powers are subject to His divine rule.

Verse 4. - The firmness and security of Judah, thus "visited," is announced in terms admitting of further application. Out of him came forth (shall come). Out of Judah, mentioned in ver. 3. Others, not so suitably, explain, "out of Jehovah," in contrast to Hosea 8:4. The succeeding figures are taken from the building and furnishing of a house. The corner. The cornerstone (Isaiah 28:16). From Judah herself shall come the prince on whom the whole edifice shall rest; i.e. primarily, she shall be independent of foreign rulers; and secondly, from Judah shall come the Messiah, "the Headstone of the corner" (Matthew 21:42; Ephesians 2:20; Hebrews 7:14). Septuagint (taking the noun as a verb), καὶ ἀπ αὐτοῦ ἐπέβλεψε, "et ex ipso respexit" (Jerome). The nail. The word (yathed) is taken for the peg that fastens the cord of a tent, for a nail used in building with timber, or a peg for hanging up arms and utensils on the walls of a house. In whichever sense we take it here, it implies one who consolidates or upholds the political constitution (Isaiah 22:23, 24). The battle bow. The people shall themselves have arms and military skill to protect them against all assailants. Oppressor; rather, ruler, as Isaiah 3:12; Isaiah 60:17. Judah shall have every leader necessary for all emergencies. Septuagint, πᾶς ὁ ἐξελαύνων ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ, "he that expelleth together;" Vulgate, omnis exactor simul. If the word be taken in the sense of these versions and the Authorized Version, the clause would mean that the Israelites shall subjugate their enemies, and oppress them, and exact tribute from them. The word (noges) usually means "taskmaster."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The cornerstone
פִנָּה֙ (p̄in·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain

will come from Judah,
מִמֶּ֤נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the tent peg
יָתֵ֔ד (yā·ṯêḏ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3489: A peg, pin

from him,
מִמֶּ֣נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

as well as the battle
מִלְחָמָ֑ה (mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

bow
קֶ֣שֶׁת (qe·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris

and every
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

ruler
נוֹגֵ֖שׂ (nō·w·ḡêś)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5065: To drive, to tax, harass, tyrannize

together.
יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly


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