Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I took my staff called Favor and broke it, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. New Living Translation Then I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, showing that I had revoked the covenant I had made with all the nations. English Standard Version And I took my staff Favor, and I broke it, annulling the covenant that I had made with all the peoples. Berean Standard Bible Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. Berean Literal Bible And I took my staff Favor, and cut it in two, to break apart the covenant that I had made with all the peoples. King James Bible And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people. New King James Version And I took my staff, Beauty, and cut it in two, that I might break the covenant which I had made with all the peoples. New American Standard Bible And I took my staff Favor and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. NASB 1995 I took my staff Favor and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. NASB 1977 And I took my staff, Favor, and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. Legacy Standard Bible And I took my staff Favor and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had cut with all the peoples. Amplified Bible I took my staff, Favor, and broke it in pieces, breaking the covenant which I had made with all the peoples. Berean Annotated Bible Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two (broke it), revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. Christian Standard Bible Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, annulling the covenant I had made with all the peoples. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, annulling the covenant I had made with all the peoples. American Standard Version And I took my staff Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. Contemporary English Version On that same day, I broke the stick named "Mercy" to show that the LORD had canceled his agreement with all people. English Revised Version And I took my staff Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then I took my staff called Favor and broke it in pieces, to break the promise that I had made to all the nations. Good News Translation Then I took the stick called "Favor" and broke it, to cancel the covenant which the LORD had made with all the nations. International Standard Version Then I took the staff that I had named "Pleasant" and broke it, showing I was breaking my covenant that I had made with all of the people. NET Bible Then I took my staff "Pleasantness" and cut it in two to annul my covenant that I had made with all the people. New Heart English Bible I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples. Webster's Bible Translation And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNext I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. World English Bible I took my staff Favor and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I take my staff Pleasantness, and cut it apart, to make void my covenant that I had made with all the peoples: Berean Literal Bible And I took my staff Favor, and cut it in two, to break apart the covenant that I had made with all the peoples. Young's Literal Translation And I take My staff Pleasantness, and cut it asunder, to make void My covenant that I had made with all the peoples: Smith's Literal Translation And I will take my rod Beauty, and I will cut it off, to break my covenant which I cut out with all the peoples. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I took my rod that was called Beauty, and I cut it asunder to make void my covenant, which I had made with all people. Catholic Public Domain Version And I took my staff, which was called Handsome, and I tore it apart, so as to invalidate my pact, which I had struck with all of the people. New American Bible Then I took my staff Delight and snapped it in two, breaking my covenant which I had made with all peoples. New Revised Standard Version I took my staff Favor and broke it, annulling the covenant that I had made with all the peoples. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I took my staff, even Pleasant, and I broke it, thus nullifying the covenant which I had with all the peoples. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I took my staff Sweet and I broke it that I would nullify the covenant that I covenanted with all the nations OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I took my staff Graciousness, and cut it asunder, 'that I might break My covenant which I had made with all the peoples.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will take my beautiful staff, and cast it away, that I may break my covenant which I made with all the people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Thirty Pieces of Silver10Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. 11It was revoked on that day, and so the afflicted of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD.… Cross References Next I took my staff called Favor Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 5:12 For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. and cut it in two, Genesis 15:10-17 So Abram brought all these to Him, split each of them down the middle, and laid the halves opposite each other. The birds, however, he did not cut in half. / And the birds of prey descended on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away. / As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him. … Jeremiah 34:18-19 And those who have transgressed My covenant and have not fulfilled the terms of the covenant they made before Me, I will treat like the calf they cut in two in order to pass between its pieces. / The officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the court officials, the priests, and all the people of the land who passed between the pieces of the calf, Ezekiel 5:1-4 “As for you, son of man, take a sharp sword, use it as a barber’s razor, and shave your head and beard. Then take a set of scales and divide the hair. / When the days of the siege have ended, you are to burn up a third of the hair inside the city; you are also to take a third and slash it with the sword all around the city; and you are to scatter a third to the wind. For I will unleash a sword behind them. / But you are to take a few strands of hair and secure them in the folds of your garment. … revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations. Psalm 89:39-40 You have renounced the covenant with Your servant and sullied his crown in the dust. / You have broken down all his walls; You have reduced his strongholds to rubble. Isaiah 24:5-6 The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. Jeremiah 31:31-32 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. Hosea 2:18 On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. Ezekiel 16:59 For this is what the Lord GOD says: I will deal with you according to your deeds, since you have despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Jeremiah 14:21 For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it. Isaiah 28:18 Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it. Jeremiah 33:20-21 “This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne. Ezekiel 17:18-19 He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’ / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, I will bring down upon his head My oath that he despised and My covenant that he broke. Isaiah 56:6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— Treasury of Scripture And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people. Beauty. Zechariah 11:7 And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock. Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. that. Numbers 14:34 After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. 1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Psalm 89:39 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground. Jump to Previous Agreement Annulling Apart Asunder Beautiful Beauty Break Broke Broken Covenant Cut Cutting Favor Grace Graciousness Lord's Nations Peoples Pieces Pleasantness Rod Staff VoidJump to Next Agreement Annulling Apart Asunder Beautiful Beauty Break Broke Broken Covenant Cut Cutting Favor Grace Graciousness Lord's Nations Peoples Pieces Pleasantness Rod Staff VoidZechariah 11 1. The destruction of Jerusalem.3. The elect being cared for, the rest are rejected. 10. The staves of Beauty and Bands broken by the rejection of Christ. 15. The type and curse of a foolish shepherd. Next I took my staff called Favor The staff named "Favor" symbolizes God's grace and blessing towards His people. In the context of shepherding, a staff is a tool for guidance and protection, indicating God's role as the shepherd of Israel. The name "Favor" suggests a period of divine favor and protection that God extended to His people. This imagery connects to Psalm 23, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd who provides and cares for His flock. The act of taking the staff signifies a deliberate action by God, highlighting the seriousness of the forthcoming judgment. and cut it in two revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet of the Old Testament, Zechariah is the author of the book bearing his name. He was a contemporary of Haggai and played a significant role in encouraging the Israelites during the rebuilding of the temple. 2. The Staff Called Favor This staff symbolizes God's grace and favor towards His people. The breaking of the staff signifies the withdrawal of this favor. 3. The Covenant with All the Nations This refers to the protective and providential relationship God had with Israel, which also had implications for the surrounding nations. 4. The Nations In this context, it refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, which were affected by God's covenant with Israel. 5. The Event of Breaking the Staff This act symbolizes the breaking of the covenant, indicating a significant shift in God's dealings with Israel and the nations. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyGod's actions, such as breaking the staff, remind us of His ultimate control over history and His plans for His people. The Consequences of Unfaithfulness The breaking of the staff serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God and His covenant. The Hope of Restoration Even in judgment, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and redemption, as seen in the promise of a new covenant. Reflecting on God's Favor Consider how God's favor has been evident in your life and how you can remain faithful to Him. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Zechariah play a crucial role in communicating God's messages, both of warning and hope, to His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 11:10?2. What does breaking the staff "Favor" symbolize in Zechariah 11:10? 3. How does Zechariah 11:10 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 4. What lessons can we learn about God's judgment from Zechariah 11:10? 5. How can we apply the concept of "broken covenant" in our spiritual lives? 6. How does Zechariah 11:10 connect with New Testament teachings on God's grace? 7. What is the significance of breaking the staff called Favor in Zechariah 11:10? 8. How does Zechariah 11:10 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 9. Why does God choose to annul His covenant in Zechariah 11:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 11? 11. How can the symbolic breaking of the staffs “Favor” and “Union” in Zechariah 11:10 and 14 be reconciled with any known historical or cultural practices? 12. Zechariah 11:8 refers to three shepherds cut off in a single month—where is the historical or archaeological evidence that this event ever happened? 13. How can the symbolic breaking of the staffs “Favor” and “Union” in Zechariah 11:10 and 14 be reconciled with any known historical or cultural practices? 14. If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws? What Does Zechariah 11:10 Mean Next I took my staffGod pictures Himself as the Shepherd who has just acted: “Then I took my staff…” (Zechariah 11:10). • A staff symbolizes authority, guidance, and protection, as seen in “Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4). • Throughout Scripture the staff marks decisive moments—Moses stretches his over the Red Sea (Exodus 14:16), and Aaron’s staff blossoms to confirm divine choice (Numbers 17:8). • Here the Shepherd’s personal involvement underscores that what follows is deliberate, not accidental; it is God Himself taking hold of events (Isaiah 46:10). Called Favor The staff is named “Favor,” highlighting God’s gracious disposition toward His people and the nations. • Favor is the unearned blessing God grants: “Surely You bless the righteous; You surround them with favor like a shield” (Psalm 5:12). • The name reminds readers that any goodness enjoyed came from covenant mercy, not human merit (Deuteronomy 7:7-8). • Jesus is said to grow “in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52), previewing the ultimate channel of divine grace. And cut it in two The Shepherd breaks the staff, an unmistakable sign that His favor is being actively withdrawn. • Cutting in two communicates total severance, the way Abraham’s covenant animals were divided to seal an oath (Genesis 15:10). • When branches refuse to bear fruit they are “cut off” (John 15:2); Paul warns Gentile believers not to boast, because God “did not spare the natural branches” and can “also cut you off” (Romans 11:21-22). • God’s action is just, not impulsive; it responds to persistent rebellion and rejection of His appointed Shepherd (Zechariah 11:8-9). Revoking the covenant The broken staff signals the annulment of a formal agreement: “revoking the covenant…”. • Israel’s covenant called for blessing or curse based on obedience (Deuteronomy 28). Breaking it invites judgment (Leviticus 26:14-33). • Prophets plead, “Do not break Your covenant with us” (Jeremiah 14:21), yet warn that hardened disobedience will bring the curse (Daniel 9:11). • The revocation is not permanent; other passages promise a new covenant written on hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-34), fulfilled in Christ (Luke 22:20). I had made with all the nations Unfavor does not stop at Israel; it ripples outward to “all the nations.” • From the start God’s plan was global: through Abraham “all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). • When the Shepherd is rejected, blessing pauses and judgment spreads (Zechariah 12:3; Matthew 24:7). • Romans 11:12-15 shows the temporary hardening of Israel leads to Gentile opportunity; yet the same God can justly remove favor from any nation that spurns His Son (Psalm 2:8-12). summary Zechariah 11:10 portrays the Lord, the true Shepherd, decisively breaking His staff named Favor, a vivid picture of withdrawing protective grace. By cutting it in two He signals the covenant’s suspension—a righteous response to persistent rebellion. The impact extends beyond Israel to every nation, underscoring that divine favor is neither automatic nor cheap. Yet even this severe act folds into God’s larger redemptive plan, preparing hearts for the new covenant of grace fully realized in Jesus Christ. Verse 10. - Cut it asunder. The breaking of the staff "Beauty" indicates that God withdraws his grace and protection; he will no longer shield the people from the attack of foes, as the following words express. My covenant which I had made with all the people; rather, with all the peoples. God calls the restriction which he had laid on foreign nations to prevent them from afflicting Israel, "a covenant." Similar "covenants," i.e. restraints imposed by God, are found in Job 5:23; Hosea 2:20 (Hosea 2:18, Authorized Version); Ezekiel 34:25, etc. The restraint being removed, there ensued war, exile, the destruction of the kingdom and theocracy, the subjection of Israel to Gentile nations.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Next I tookוָאֶקַּ֤ח (wā·’eq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3947: To take my staff מַקְלִי֙ (maq·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4731: A shoot, stick called Favor נֹ֔עַם (nō·‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5278: Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace and cut it in two, וָאֶגְדַּ֖ע (wā·’eḡ·da‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1438: To fell a, tree, to destroy anything revoking לְהָפֵיר֙ (lə·hā·p̄êr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6565: To break up, to violate, frustrate the covenant בְּרִיתִ֔י (bə·rî·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1285: A covenant I had made כָּרַ֖תִּי (kā·rat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the nations. הָעַמִּֽים׃ (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Zechariah 11:10 NIVZechariah 11:10 NLT Zechariah 11:10 ESV Zechariah 11:10 NASB Zechariah 11:10 KJV Zechariah 11:10 BibleApps.com Zechariah 11:10 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 11:10 Chinese Bible Zechariah 11:10 French Bible Zechariah 11:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 11:10 I took my staff Favor and cut (Zech. 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