test_org2_en_tn/tn_ZEC.tsv

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front:intro	yx6e				0	# Introduction to Zechariah\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of the Book of Zechariah\n\n1. Zechariah calls the returning nation of Israel to repent and return to Yahweh (1:1–6)\n1. The eight night visions (1:7-6:8)\n    * Yahweh sends his messengers throughout the whole earth (1:7–17)\n    * Four horns and four craftsmen (1:18–21)\n    * The measuring line (2:1–13)\n    * The priest in filthy clothes (3:1–10)\n    * The golden lampstand olive trees (4:1–14)\n    * The flying scroll (5:1–4)\n    * The woman in a basket (5:5–11)\n    * Four chariots (6:1–8)\n1. A crown for the high priest (6:9–15)\n1. Questions about fasting (7:1–8:23)\n1. Yahweh judges the nations and saves his people (9:1–11:17)\n1. Final message (12:1-14:21)\n    * Yahweh will finally defeat Israel’s enemies (12:1-9)\n    * Israel mourns for the one they pierced (12:10-14)\n    * Yahweh purifies Israel and removes false prophets (13:1-6)\n    * Yahweh comes as king (14:1–21)\n\n### What is the Book of Zechariah about?\n\nZechariah wrote to the people of Judah who returned from being exiled in Babylon. The people of Judah continued to sin, as their ancestors did before they went into exile. Zechariah called the people to repent and to obey Yahweh. And he called them to renew the covenant with Yahweh. Zechariah also prophesied about the Messiah and about Israel finally being victorious over her enemies. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\nThis book traditionally has been titled “Zechariah” or “The Book of Zechariah.” Translators may decide to call it the “The Book About Zechariah” or “The Sayings of Zechariah.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])\n\n### Who wrote the Book of Zechariah?\n\nThe prophet Zechariah wrote this book between 520 and 518 B.C.\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### Did Zechariah prophesy before Ezra, Nehemiah, and Haggai?\n\nZechariah prophesied before the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. He prophesied at the same time as Haggai and continued after Haggai.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### What is the meaning of the term “Israel”?\n\nThe name “Israel” is used in many different ways in the Bible. Jacob was a son of Isaac. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. The descendants of Jacob became a nation also called Israel. Eventually, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom was named Israel. The southern kingdom was named Judah. Zechariah uses the term “Israel” to refer to both the nation of Israel and the northern kingdom of Israel.\n\n### What imagery does Zechariah use in reference to the Messiah?\n\nZechariah presented the Messiah as both a king and a shepherd. Zechariah said that the Messiah would come and deliver his people. However, the Messiah would also be pierced (12:10) and struck with the sword (13:7). (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]])\n\n### What does the phrase “that day” mean?\n\nZechariah often spoke of the last days by using the phrase “that day” or “in that day.” When referring to a future “day,” the translator should be aware that the author may be speaking about the last days. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/lastday]])
1:intro	qki3				0	# Zechariah 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written in prose mainly with imagery used throughout to portray Zechariah’s vision given by the Lord.\n\nSome translations prefer to set apart quotations. The ULT and many other English translations set lines 1:3-6, 14-17, which are extended quotations, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Visions\n\nThis book contains a number of visions given to Zechariah, so the images are not ones Zechariah actually saw but were given to him in a vision or dream. It is important for each of these visions to keep their meanings and not be interpreted to mean any specific thing.\n\n## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter\n\n### Date\n\nZechariah uses two separate dates in this first chapter. When compared to the book of Haggai, Zechariah’s prophecy was proclaimed just a few weeks after Haggai. However, they prophesied in two different places: Haggai was in Jerusalem and Zechariah was somewhere outside of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
1:1	if96		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	In the eighth month	0	This is the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is during the last part of October and the first part of November on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1:1	fpf6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	the second year of Darius’ reign	0	“the second year of the reign of Darius the king” or “the second year since Darius became king” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1:1	qr9f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message” or “Yawheh spoke this message” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:1	e6fd			Yahweh	0	This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this.
1:1	ge9j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Berechiah & Iddo	0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1:2	huv9			exceedingly angry with your fathers	0	Alternate translation: “very angry with your forefathers”
1:3	wv9b		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Turn to me & and I will return to you	0	Yahweh speaks of having a change of attitude toward another person as if it were turning or returning. The people turning to Yahweh means that they will again be devoted to him and worship him, while Yahweh returning to the people means that he will again bless them and help them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:3	ymr9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1:4	le2q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Turn from your evil ways and wicked practices	0	No longer doing certain actions is spoken of as if it were turning away from those actions. The phrases “evil ways” and “wicked practices” mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “Stop doing all of your wicked actions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1:4	g1te		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Zechariah 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
1:5	tk3p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Your fathers, where are they? Where are the prophets, are they here forever?	0	These two rhetorical questions emphasize that both their ancestors and the prophets who proclaimed Yahweh’s message to their ancestors have died. The questions can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Neither your fathers nor the prophets are here because they have all died.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1:6	b2ai		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	But my words and my decrees that I commanded my servants the prophets, have they not overtaken your fathers?	0	This rhetorical question emphasizes the positive answer that it anticipates. Yahweh speaks of the people’s ancestors experiencing the consequences of not obeying Yahweh’s commands as if his words and decrees were a person who had chased after and overtaken them. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “But my words and my decrees that I commanded my servants the prophets have overtaken your fathers.” or “But your fathers have suffered the consequences for disobeying my words and my decrees that I commanded my servants the prophets to tell them.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
1:6	p786		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	my words and my decrees	0	These phrases are both ways to refer to Yahweh’s message that the prophets had declared to their ancestors. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1:6	pc8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	our ways and actions	0	The words “ways” and “actions” mean basically the same thing. Alternate translation: “our behavior” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1:7	kav5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month of Shebat	0	“Shebat” is the eleventh month of the Hebrew calendar. The twenty-fourth day is near the middle of February on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1:7	epb7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the second year of Darius’ reign	0	“in the second year of the reign of Darius the king” or “in the second year since Darius became king.” See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:1](../01/01.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
1:7	al5n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:1](../01/01.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message” or “Yawheh spoke this message” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:7	li5w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Berechiah & Iddo	0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
1:8	rsm4			look	0	The word “look” here shows that Zechariah was surprised by what he saw.
1:8	fg97		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown	myrtle trees	0	a kind of small tree with colorful flowers (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1:9	rb9l			I said, “What are these things, Lord?” Then the angel who talked with me	0	Here Zechariah speaks to an unidentified angel. This is not the same as the “man” who was “riding on a red horse.”
1:9	l5k2			What are these things, Lord?	0	“What are these things, sir?” Here the word “Lord” is a form of polite address.
1:10	uiv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the man who stood among the myrtle trees	0	These phrases refer to the man who “was riding on a red horse” in [Zechariah 1:8](../01/08.md). This could mean: (1) the man dismounted his horse and stood or (2) the word “stood” is an idiom that means he was located in that position. Alternate translation: “the man who was among the myrtle trees” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:10	m3qf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	These are those	0	The word “these” refers to the red, reddish-brown, and white horses that were behind the man who was among the myrtle trees. This could mean: (1) it is implicit that there were other men who were riding the horses, and that these phrases refer to the riders or (2) the horses are personified as being able to speak like people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1:10	paz1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	to roam throughout the earth	0	It is implicit that Yahweh sent these out to walk about in order to patrol the earth. This does not suggest that they were wandering or lost. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1:11	p8ce		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the angel of Yahweh who stood among the myrtle trees	0	This phrase refers to the man who “was riding on a red horse” in [Zechariah 1:8](../01/08.md). This could mean: (1) the man dismounted his horse and stood or (2) the word “stood” is an idiom that means he was located in that position. Alternate translation: “the angel of Yahweh who was among the myrtle trees” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:11	vum3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	They answered & they said	0	The word “they” refers to the red, reddish-brown, and white horses that were behind the man who was among the myrtle trees. This could mean: (1) it is implicit that there were other men who were riding the horses, and that these phrases refer to the riders or (2) the horses are personified as being able to speak like people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
1:11	z1nt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	all the earth sits still and is at rest	0	There being peace and quiet in the world is spoken of as if the earth were a person who is still and resting. This could mean: (1) this is a good thing that means that there is peace between nations or (2) this is a bad thing that means that there is no war because nations are helpless to fight against a stronger nation that has subdued them. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:12	hd8w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	to Jerusalem and to the cities of Judah	0	Here the words “Jerusalem” and “cities” refer to the people who live in those cities. Alternate translation: “to the people of Jerusalem and to the people of the cities of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1:13	ea77			with good words, words of comfort	0	Alternate translation: “with good, comforting words”
1:14	z627			I have been jealous for Jerusalem	0	Here the word “jealous” refers to Yahweh’s strong desire to protect his people.
1:15	z4b6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I am very angry with the nations that are at ease	0	The phrase “at ease” means that the people thought that they lived in peace and security. Alternate translation: “I am very angry with the nations that enjoy peace and security” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1:15	vt8i			I was only a little angry with them	0	Alternate translation: “I was only a little angry with the people of Jerusalem”
1:15	ml6d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they made the disaster worse	0	“the nations that are at ease made the disaster worse.” This means that although Yahweh used these nations to punish Jerusalem, they did more harm to Jerusalem than what Yahweh had intended for them to do. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1:16	irm7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies	0	This could mean: (1) although Yahweh had left Jerusalem when the people had gone into exile, he will now return to Jerusalem when they have come back from exile or (2) Yahweh speaks of having a change of attitude towards the people of Jerusalem and again blessing them and helping them as if he were returning to the city. Alternate translation: “I will once again show mercy towards Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:16	mlv6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	My house will be built within her	0	The word “her” refers to Jerusalem, and the word “house” is a metonym for the temple. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The people will build my temple in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1:16	qz6g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem	0	This refers to builders using their instruments to rebuild the city. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “builders will stretch out their measuring lines over Jerusalem” or “the people will rebuild Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1:17	xwc5			Again call out, saying	0	The angel who was speaking to Zechariah says these words.
1:17	c5zg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	My cities will once again overflow with goodness	0	The phrase “my cities” refers to the cities of Judah and represents the people who live in those cities. Yahweh speaks of the inhabitants of those cities again being prosperous as if goodness were a liquid that overflowed the cities, which are its containers. Alternate translation: “My cities will once again be prosperous” or “The people in the cities of Judah will once again be prosperous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:17	e1cn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Yahweh will again comfort Zion	0	Here the word “Zion” refers to the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will again comfort the people in Zion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1:18	fb8w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I lifted up my eyes	0	The word “eyes” represents the person who looks. Alternate translation: “I looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
1:19	p1kh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem	0	Horns were often used as a symbol for military power. Here they symbolize the powerful nations that had conquered the kingdoms of Israel. The words “Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem” represent the people who lived in those places. Alternate translation: “These horns represent the nations that have scattered the people of Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1:20	a61d			four craftsmen	0	Alternate translation: “blacksmiths” or “metalworkers”
1:21	y3z5			these people	0	This refers to the four craftsmen.
1:21	k412		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	These are the horns that scattered Judah	0	The horns symbolize the powerful nations that had conquered the kingdoms of Israel. The word “Judah” represents the people who lived in Judah. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Zechariah 1:19](../01/19.md). Alternate translation: “These horns represent the nations that scattered the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1:21	zd7p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	so that no man would lift up his head	0	The nations oppressing the people of Judah severely is spoken of as if no person in Judah was able to raise his head. Alternate translation: “and caused them to suffer greatly” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:21	gm5d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	to cast down the horns of the nations that lifted up a horn against the land of Judah	0	Yahweh speaks of the nations using their military power to conquer Judah as if the nations had lifted up their horns. He speaks of these four craftsmen destroying the military power of these nations as if the craftsmen threw those horns to the ground. Alternate translation: “to destroy the power of the nations who used their military might against the land of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1:21	q7u9			to cast down the horns of the nations that lifted up a horn	0	Alternate translation: “to cast down the horns that the nations had lifted up”
2:intro	j9a8				0	# Zechariah 2 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is introduced in prose with imagery used in the rest of the chapter to portray Zechariah’s third vision about measuring lines given by the Lord.\n\nSome translations prefer to set apart quotations. The ULT and many other English translations set the lines of 2:4-13, which are extended quotations, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Visions\n\nThis book contains a number of visions given to Zechariah so the images are not ones Zechariah actually saw but were given to him in a vision or dream. It is important for each of these visions to keep their meanings and not be interpreted to mean any specific thing. Please be careful to translate each of the terms in your language.\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### “This is Yahweh’s declaration”\nThis phrase is used several times in this chapter. The UST often translates this as “Yahweh says.”
2:1	u35h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I lifted up my eyes	0	The word “eyes” represents the person who looks. Alternate translation: “I looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2:1	dn7b			measuring line	0	a rope with a certain length that a person would use to measure buildings or large sections of land
2:2	eb3u			So he said to me	0	Alternate translation: “So the man with the measuring line said to me”
2:3	he2k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-participants	another angel went out to meet him	0	This angel is a new participant who has not appeared before this verse. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
2:4	ty6u			The second angel said to him	0	Alternate translation: “The second angel said to the angel who had talked with me”
2:4	mt9q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Jerusalem will sit in the open country & beasts within her	0	The phrase “will sit in the open country” translates a word that refers to a city that has no walls. There will be so many inhabitants in the city that it will be too large to have walls around it. Alternate translation: “Jerusalem will not have walls around it … beasts within the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2:5	ync4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I & will become for her a wall of fire around her	0	People built walls around their cities for protection. Here Yahweh speaks of protecting Jerusalem as if he himself were a wall of fire around the city. Alternate translation: “I … will protect the city, like a wall of fire around it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2:5	e11h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2:6	c7zp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	Up! Up!	0	These two words express urgency and add emphasis to the following command. The words can be translated with an expression that communicates urgency in your language. Alternate translation: “Run! Run!” or “Hurry! Hurry!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
2:7	nj7k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	you who live with the daughter of Babylon	0	The phrase “daughter of Babylon” refers to the city of Babylon. Yahweh speaks of the city as if it were a daughter. Alternate translation: “you who live in Babylon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2:8	qki8			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nZechariah begins to speak and tells how Yahweh is sending him to judge the nations who have plundered Jerusalem.
2:8	uv6h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	for whoever touches you	0	The word “touches” refers to a touch meant to harm. Alternate translation: “for whoever harms you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2:9	w4b5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	I myself will shake my hand over them	0	Raising one’s hand against another person is a gesture of hostility. Here it is a symbolic action that means that God will attack those who harm Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “I myself will fight against them” or “I myself will attack them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
2:9	q7li			they will be plunder for their slaves	0	The word “plunder” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “their slaves will plunder them”
2:10	n5lp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Sing for joy, daughter of Zion	0	“Zion” is the same as “Jerusalem.” The prophet speaks of the city as if it is a daughter. This could mean: (1) Zechariah personifies the city as a person who can sing. Alternate translation: “Sing for joy, Zion” or (2) the phrase “daughter of Zion” is a metonym for the people who live in the city. Alternate translation: “Sing for joy, people of Zion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2:10	ph8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
2:11	h8g4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	great nations will join themselves to Yahweh	0	Zechariah speaks of the people of great nations becoming Yahweh’s people and worshiping him as if they were joining themselves to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “the people of great nations will become the people of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2:11	glg2			in that day	0	Alternate translation: “at that time”
2:11	bu8a			I will encamp in the midst of you	0	Alternate translation: “I will live among you”
2:12	e1sr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Yahweh will inherit Judah as his rightful possession	0	Zechariah speaks of Yahweh claiming Judah as his own land as if Judah were something that Yahweh inherits as a permanent possession. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will claim Judah as his rightful possession” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2:13	f45h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	all flesh	0	Here the word “flesh” represents all humanity. Alternate translation: “all people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2:13	p2lb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	he has been roused	0	Zechariah speaks of Yahweh beginning to act as if someone had roused Yahweh from inactivity. It is implied that this action refers to his returning to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “he is coming” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2:13	dh6y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	from out of his holy place	0	Here “his holy place” refers to heaven, and not to the temple in Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “from his holy place in heaven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3:intro	gw6m				0	# Zechariah 3 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is introduced in prose and shares the fourth vision, which is the priest in dirty clothes. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])\n\nSome translations prefer to set apart quotations. The ULT and many other English translations set the lines of 3:7-9, which is an extended quotation, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text.\n\n## Difficult concepts in this chapter\n\n### Visions\n\nIt is important for each of these visions to keep their meanings and not be interpreted to mean any specific thing.\n\n## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter\n\n### The high priest\n\nThis chapter seems to refer to a particular person, Joshua the high priest. However, little is known about him. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]])
3:1	l2ct			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh shows Zechariah a vision of Joshua the priest.
3:1	lm1x			Satan was standing at his right hand to accuse him of sin	0	Alternate translation: “Satan was standing at Joshua’s right side, ready to accuse Joshua of sin”
3:2	p64g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Is this not a brand pulled from the fire?	0	The angel of Yahweh asks this rhetorical question to emphasize the positive answer that it anticipates. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Joshua is a brand pulled from the fire.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
3:2	il5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a brand pulled from the fire	0	A brand is a burning piece of wood. The angel of Yahweh speaks of Joshua being rescued from captivity in Babylon as if he were a piece of wood that someone pulls from a fire before the wood is completely burned. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:3	d4s4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	Joshua was dressed in filthy garments	0	In this vision “filthy garments” are symbolic of sinfulness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
3:4	l7ds			those who stood before him	0	The word “him” refers to the angel. The phrase refers to other angels who were present.
3:4	g4d4			Look	0	Alternate translation: “Pay attention, because what I am about to say is both true and important”
3:4	k9lt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I have caused your iniquity to pass from you	0	Since Joshua’s garments were symbolic of his sinfulness, by removing his garments, the angel removed Joshua’s iniquity. Causing iniquity to pass from him is an idiom that means that he had removed Joshua’s iniquity. Alternate translation: “I have removed your iniquity from you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
3:4	uh7k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	dress you in fine clothing	0	Here fine clothing symbolizes righteousness. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
3:5	d1b9			Let them put	0	Here the word “them” refers to the other angels who were present.
3:5	d26a			turban	0	a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head
3:6	v18s			solemnly commanded Joshua	0	Alternate translation: “commanded Joshua in a very serious manner”
3:7	l5ba		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	If you will walk in my ways, and if you will keep my commandments	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Yahweh speaks of obeying him as if the person were walking along Yahweh’s paths. Alternate translation: “If you will obey me and keep my commandments” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:7	x34k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you will govern my house and guard my courts	0	Here the word “house” is a metonym for the temple, while the word “courts” refers to the courtyards around the temple. Together the phrases mean that Joshua will have authority over the whole temple complex. Alternate translation: “you will have authority over my temple and its courtyards” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
3:7	mwk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	to go and come among these who stand before me	0	The phrase “to go and come among” is an idiom that means that Joshua will be a part of this group and have the same privilege as they do of access to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “to come before me as these who stand here do” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3:8	jym9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	your companions who live with you	0	This phrase refers to other priests who would serve in the temple under the leadership of Joshua. Alternate translation: “the other priests who live with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
3:8	hp4q			For these men are a sign	0	Here the word “sign” refers to something that communicates a special meaning to those who see it. Yahweh speaks of the priests serving in the temple as being this sign that shows that Yahweh will bring his servant.
3:8	v7at		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	my servant the Branch	0	The word “Branch” refers to a messianic figure that would serve as king over Yahweh’s people. Yahweh speaks of this person as if he were a branch that grows out from a tree. Since the word “Branch” is a title, it should be translated with an equivalent word in your language. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:9	m5hy			the stone that I have set before Joshua	0	Here the word “stone” likely refers to a precious stone or jewel.
3:9	i5c3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	There are seven eyes on this single stone	0	The sides or facets of the stone that reflect light are spoken of as if they are eyes. Alternate translation: “There are seven sides on this single stone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
3:9	l4bw			engrave	0	Alternate translation: “carve”
3:9	i5q1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will remove the sin from this land in one day	0	Here the word “land” represents the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: “I will remove the sin of the people from this land in one day” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
3:10	a257		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	each man will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and under his fig tree	0	Both the “vine” and the “fig tree” are symbols of prosperity. This phrase describes actions in which people live prosperously and in peace. Alternate translation: “because they will be at peace, each person will invite his neighbor to come and sit under his vine and his fig tree” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4:intro	if68				0	# Zechariah 4 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written mainly in prose about the fifth vision, which is about the golden lampstand olive trees.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Visions\n\nThis chapter shows a conversation between Zechariah and the angel of Yahweh. It is important for each of these visions to keep their meanings and not be interpreted to mean any specific thing.
4:1	g1iy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	roused me like a man roused from his sleep	0	Zechariah compares the way in which the angel interrupted his being in deep thought with the way someone would awaken another person from sleep. Alternate translation: “caused me to become more alert like a man awakened from his sleep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
4:2	nj7i			lamp wicks	0	the parts of a lamp that are lit on fire
4:3	n5h3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	the left side	0	The ellipsis in this phrase may be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “the left side of the bowl” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
4:5	d96u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do you not know what these things mean?	0	The angel asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that Zechariah should have known what these things mean. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely you know what these things mean.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
4:6	gn9k			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nThe angel who speaks with Zechariah continues to explain the vision.
4:6	y1pw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Not by might nor by power	0	Since there is no verb in this phrase, it may be necessary in your language to supply one. Alternate translation: “You will not succeed by might nor by power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4:6	wt9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	Not by might nor by power	0	This could mean: (1) that the words “might” and “power” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of Zerubbabel’s strength or (2) that the word “might” refers to military strength and the word “power” refers to Zerubbabel’s physical ability. Alternate translation: “Certainly not by your own strength” or “Not by military strength nor by your own power” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
4:7	abe2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain	0	This is a metaphor in which Yahweh speaks of the obstacles that Zerubbabel will face as if they were a large mountain. He asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that these obstacles pose no threat to Zerubbabel’s success. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “You are nothing, great mountain! Zerubbabel will cause you to become a plain” or “Although obstacles may appear as large as mountains, Zerubbabel will overcome them as easily as one walks upon level ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
4:7	k6l1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	he will bring out the top stone	0	The top stone is the last stone placed when building something. This refers to the top stone of the temple. Alternate translation: “he will bring out the top stone of the temple” or “he will complete the construction of the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4:7	cbj6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	to shouts of ‘Grace! Grace to it!’	0	This could mean: (1) the word “grace” refers to God’s grace and the people are requesting that God bless the completed temple. Alternate translation: “while people shout, ‘May God bless it! May God bless it!’” or (2) the word “grace” refers to beauty and the people are declaring how beautiful the completed temple is. Alternate translation: “while people shout, ‘Beautiful! It is beautiful!’” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4:8	j4n7			Connecting Statement:	0	# Connecting Statement:\n\nThe angel who speaks with Zechariah continues to explain the vision.
4:8	lpf1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to me, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to me. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4:9	z7ve		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	The hands of Zerubbabel have laid & his hands will bring it to completion	0	Here the word “hands” represents Zerubbabel. Alternate translation: “Zerubbabel has laid … he will bring it to completion” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
4:9	gn3u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the foundation of this house	0	The word “house” represents the temple. Alternate translation: “the foundation of this temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
4:10	w6q1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Who has despised the day of small things? These people will rejoice	0	Zechariah uses this rhetorical question to speak specifically about those who have “despised the day of small things.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Those who have despised the day of small things will rejoice” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
4:10	a9tc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the day of small things	0	“the time of small things.” This phrase refers to the time when the people were building the temple and appeared to be making little progress. Alternate translation: “the time when progress was slow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4:10	t9lp			plumb stone	0	This refers to an instrument made with a heavy object attached to the end of a string that builders used to ensure that the walls of buildings were straight.
4:10	ym4q			These seven lamps	0	This phrase refers to the lamps that Zechariah saw in [Zechariah 4:2-3](./02.md).
4:10	xm5j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	These seven lamps are the eyes of Yahweh that roam over the whole earth	0	The seven lamps symbolize the eyes of Yahweh, but they are not literally the eyes of Yahweh. The angel speaks of Yahweh seeing everything that happens on the earth as if his eyes roamed over the whole earth. Alternate translation: “These seven lamps represent the eyes of Yahweh, who sees everything that happens on the earth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
4:11	ac36			these two olive trees	0	This refers to the olive trees that Zechariah saw in [Zechariah 4:2-3](./02.md).
4:12	t7zp			What are these two olive branches	0	Here Zechariah changes his question and asks about branches that are connected to the two olive trees.
4:12	brf2			the two gold pipes	0	These pipes were not mentioned in the previous description of Zechariah’s vision. It is possible that they are connected to the bowl on top of the lampstand and provide the oil with which the lampstand burns.
4:12	mv5r			golden oil	0	Here “golden” refers to the color of the oil and does not mean that the oil was made of gold.
4:13	anh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Do you not know what these are?	0	The angel asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that Zechariah should have known what these things mean. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “Surely you know what these are.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
4:14	rx28		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	These are the sons of fresh olive oil	0	The branches symbolize these people, but they are not literally the people. Alternate translation: “These two branches represent the sons of fresh olive oil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
4:14	j7gl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the sons of fresh olive oil	0	This idiom means that these men have been anointed with fresh olive oil. A person who is anointed is one whom Yahweh has chosen or appointed for a special duty. Alternate translation: “the anointed men” or “the men whom Yahweh has appointed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
4:14	a6x2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	who stand before the Lord	0	The idiom “stand before” means to be in a person’s presence and to serve him. Alternate translation: “who serve the Lord” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
5:intro	x2ef				0	# Zechariah 5 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter contains the next two visions. One is about a flying scroll and one is about the basket filled with iniquity. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/iniquity]])
5:1	xqx2			Then I turned	0	The word “I” refers to Zechariah.
5:1	gf8m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	lifted my eyes	0	The word “eyes” represents the person who looks. Alternate translation: “looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5:1	ynu9			behold	0	The word “behold” here shows that Zechariah was surprised by what he saw.
5:2	gh1w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance	twenty cubits long and ten cubits wide	0	A cubit is 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: “9.2 meters long and 4.6 meters wide” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
5:3	lv5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	This is the curse	0	The word “this” refers to the scroll. The scroll is a metonym for what is written on the scroll. Alternate translation: “On this scroll is the curse” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
5:3	mys3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	that goes out over the surface of the whole land	0	The phrase “the surface of the whole land” refers to every place within the land. It is implied that the curse will apply to every person who lives in the land. Alternate translation: “that is upon every person within the whole land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
5:3	iha6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	every thief will be cut off & everyone who swears a false oath will be cut off	0	Yahweh removing these people from the land is spoken of as if he were cutting them off, like a person would cut a branch from a tree. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will cut off every thief … Yahweh will cut off everyone who swears a false oath” or “Yahweh will remove every thief from the land … Yahweh will remove from the land everyone who swears a false oath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5:3	pu8h			what it says on the one side & what it says on the other side	0	Alternate translation: “what the scroll says on one side … what the scroll says on the other side”
5:4	jt2j			I will send it out	0	Alternate translation: “I will send out the curse”
5:4	alf7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
5:4	y2v5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	consume its timber and stones	0	The curse destroying the houses of the thief and of the one who swears falsely is spoken of as if the curse would consume the building materials that people had used to build the houses. Alternate translation: “destroy its wood and stones” or “completely destroy it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5:5	j4s3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	Raise your eyes	0	The word “eyes” represents the person who looks. Alternate translation: “Look up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5:6	mb23		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume	This is a basket containing an ephah that is coming	0	An “ephah” is a unit of measurement for dry materials and is equal to 22 liters. Here the word is a metonym for the container that would hold an ephah of dry material. Alternate translation: “This is a measuring basket that is coming” or “This is a large container that is coming” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
5:6	bcy6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	This is their iniquity in the whole land	0	The basket symbolizes the people’s iniquity, but it is not literally their iniquity. Alternate translation: “This basket represents the iniquity of the people throughout the whole land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
5:7	un6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	a lead covering was lifted off the basket	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: someone lifted a lead covering off the basket” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5:7	nn4h			there was a woman under it sitting in it	0	Alternate translation: “there was a woman under the lead covering sitting in the basket”
5:8	xg5w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	This is Wickedness	0	The woman represents wickedness. Alternate translation: “This woman represents wickedness” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
5:8	glc2			He threw her & he threw the lead cover	0	“He thrust her … he forced the lead cover.” The word “threw” indicates the force with which the angel did these things. He did not literally throw the woman or the cover.
5:9	zcp4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	I lifted my eyes	0	Here the word “eyes” represents the person who sees. Alternate translation: “I looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
5:9	mt2r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	wind was in their wings	0	This idiom means that they were flying. Alternate translation: “they were flying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
5:9	gde6			they had wings like a stork’s wings	0	A stork is a type of large bird that has a wingspan of two to four meters. Zechariah compares the size of the women’s wings with the size of the stork’s wings.
5:9	xf59		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	They lifted up the basket between earth and heaven	0	The words “earth” and “heaven” form a merism that refer to the sky. It is implicit that the two women flew away with the basket. Alternate translation: “They lifted the basket up into the sky and flew away” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
5:11	dyi3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	To build a temple in the land of Shinar for it	0	The ellipsis can be supplied from the previous verse. Alternate translation: “They are taking the basket to the land of Shinar to build a temple for it” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
5:11	un6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the basket will be set there	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “they will set the basket there” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
5:11	gtm8			on its prepared base	0	The words “prepared base” refer to a pedestal or other kind of fixture upon which they will place the basket.
6:intro	z96r				0	# Zechariah 6 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written mainly in prose and tells the last vision of the four chariots in the first part of the chapter.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 6:12-13.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Crown\n\nThe second part of the chapter is about a crown made for the high priest. This is an actual person, but the meaning of the word “branch” should be translated as his name. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]])\n\n## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter\n\n### Meaning of the visions\n\nThe visions are stated and even when the prophet asked for an explanation, their true meaning is often obscure. This uncertainty should remain in your translation. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
6:1	wvi1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	lifted my eyes	0	Here the word “eyes” represents the person who sees. Alternate translation: “looked up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
6:1	zj81			between two mountains; and the two mountains were made of bronze	0	Since the second phrase describes the mountains in the first phrase, the two phrases may be combined. Alternate translation: “between two bronze mountains”
6:2	tw1y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The first chariot had red horses	0	It is implicit that the horses were pulling the chariots. Alternate translation: “The first chariot had red horses pulling it” or “Red horses were pulling the first chariot” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6:5	j43m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	These are the four winds of heaven	0	The chariots symbolize the four winds of heaven, but they are not literally the four winds. Alternate translation: “These chariots represent the four winds of heaven” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
6:5	cai5			the four winds of heaven	0	This phrase refers to the four directions from which the wind blows: north, east, south, and west. However, some modern versions interpret this Hebrew expression to mean “four spirits.”
6:5	u5ms		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	standing before the Lord of all the earth	0	The idiom to “stand before” means to be in a person’s presence and to serve him. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 4:14](../04/14.md). Alternate translation: “serving the Lord of all the earth” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6:6	v88q			the white horses are going out to the west country	0	Some modern versions interpret this Hebrew phrase to mean “the white horses are going out after them,” that is, following the black horses to the north country.
6:6	g5r6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the white horses are & the spotted gray horses are	0	Here the horses represent the chariots that they pull. Alternate translation: “the chariot with the white horses is … the chariot with the spotted gray horses is” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
6:8	ny4a			he called out to me	0	Alternate translation: “the angel called out to me”
6:8	n3x1			Look at the ones	0	Alternate translation: “Look at the black horses”
6:8	c7ix		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	they will appease my spirit concerning the north country	0	The words “my spirit” refer to Yahweh, so many translations change this to read “Yahweh’s spirit.” This could mean: (1) the word “spirit” represents Yahweh’s emotions and appeasing his spirit means that the chariots will cause Yahweh no longer to be angry with the north country Alternate translation: “they will calm my anger concerning the north country” or (2) the word “spirit” represents Yahweh’s presence and the chariots will cause the Jews who live in the north land to experience Yahweh’s blessings. Alternate translation: “they will cause my spirit to rest in the north country” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
6:9	jej6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came to me, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to me. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
6:10	fez9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah	0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6:10	m87p			this same day	0	Alternate translation: “today”
6:11	f66i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Jehozadak	0	This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6:11	x4hk			take the silver and gold, make a crown	0	Alternate translation: “make a crown with the silver and gold”
6:12	wn66			Speak to him and say	0	Alternate translation: “Speak to Joshua and say”
6:12	ihw2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	his name is Branch	0	The word “Branch” refers to a messianic figure that would serve as king over Yahweh’s people. Yahweh speaks of this person as if he were a branch that grows out from a tree. Since the word “Branch” is a title, it should be translated with an equivalent word in your language. See how you translated this name in [Zechariah 3:8](../03/08.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6:12	w53q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	He will grow up where he is	0	The phrase “grow up” refers to the growth of a plant, and so continues the metaphor of this person as a “Branch.” This likely refers to this person appearing or coming into power as the one who would supervise the rebuilding of the temple. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
6:13	lm52			He will be a priest on his throne	0	This could mean: (1) the “Branch” will be both priest and king or (2) the “Branch” will be king, and another person will be a priest who will share the royal power. Alternate translation: “There will be a priest upon his throne”
6:13	uyq6			he will bear a counsel of peace between the two	0	The words “the two” refer to the roles of king and priest. The meaning of this phrase depends upon the meaning of the previous phrase. This could mean: (1) the “Branch” will faithfully carry out his duties as both priest and king and not forsake one in order to fulfill the other or (2) the “Branch” who serves as king and the other person who serves as a priest will each carry out their duties faithfully and they will work together in peace.
6:14	ea75		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The crown will given	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “You will give the crown” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
6:14	xn98		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah & Hen	0	These are the names of men. See how you translated these in [Zechariah 6:10](../06/10.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
6:14	f3px			for Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial	0	Some modern versions interpret this phrase as “as a memorial to the generosity of the son of Zephaniah” or “as a memorial to the one who is gracious, the son of Zephaniah.” Also, some modern versions interpret the name “Hen” as meaning the name “Josiah.”
6:15	e6jp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	those who are far off	0	This refers to the Israelites who remain in Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6:15	u2bz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	so you will know	0	The word “you” is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
6:15	zqz3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	truly listen to the voice of Yahweh your God	0	Here to “listen” means to obey and the word “voice” represents the words that Yahweh speaks. Alternate translation: “truly obey what Yahweh your God says” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
7:intro	meb2				0	# Zechariah 7 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter starts about two years after the previous chapter and is written in prose.\n\nSome translations prefer to set apart quotations. The ULT and many other English translations set the lines of 7:4-14, which is an extended quotation, farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Fasting\n\nThis chapter discusses fasting. People were asking the same questions as those from previous generations. The Israelites were asking these same questions before they were exiled from their land.
7:1	v1rz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	on the fourth day	0	“on day 4” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
7:1	vut4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths	Kislev (which was the ninth month)	0	“Kislev” is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. The fourth day of Kislev is near the end of November on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
7:1	t9mu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Zechariah” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Zechariah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
7:2	sb2z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Sharezer and Regem-Melek	0	These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
7:2	y9hy			beg	0	Here the word “beg” means to plead or ask urgently.
7:2	b1wi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	before the face of Yahweh	0	Here “face” is a metonym for Yahweh’s presence. Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
7:3	kg2p			They spoke & they said	0	The word “they” refers to Sharezer and Regem Melek.
7:3	ty6c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	Should I mourn in the fifth month	0	“Should I mourn in month 5.” The assumed knowledge is that the Jewish people fasted during a part of the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar because this is when the Babylonians destroyed the temple in Jerusalem. The fifth month is during the last part of July and the first part of August on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
7:3	i8ej			by means of a fast	0	Alternate translation: “by fasting”
7:4	g84y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts gave me a message. He said” or “Yahweh of hosts spoke this message to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
7:5	wdh2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	in the fifth and in the seventh month	0	“in months 5 and 7” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
7:5	v5v5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	in the fifth	0	The word “month” can be supplied in translation. Alternate translation: “in the fifth month” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
7:5	tfh8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in the seventh month	0	The assumed knowledge is that the Jews mourned during a part of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar because in this month the remaining Jews in Jerusalem fled to Egypt after the murder of Gedaliah, whom the king of Babylon appointed as governor over Judah. The seventh month is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
7:5	d7zd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	for these seventy years	0	The assumed knowledge is that the people of Israel had been slaves in Babylon for 70 years. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
7:5	n3dw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	were you truly fasting for me?	0	This question is asked to make the people think about what their real reason for fasting had been. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “you were not really fasting for me.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
7:6	p43p			When you ate and drank	0	This could mean: (1) when they feasted and drank when celebrating religious festivals or (2) when they ate and drank whenever they were not fasting.
7:6	ax5v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	did you not eat and drink for yourselves?	0	This question is used to make the people think about whether they were honoring Yahweh when they ate and drank. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “it was for yourselves that you ate and drank.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
7:7	qy27		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion	Were these not the same words & to the west?	0	Yahweh uses a question to scold the people. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this question as a statement. Alternate translation: “These are the same words … to the west.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
7:7	dqw4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	by the mouth of the former prophets	0	Here “mouth” is a metonym for the words spoken by the mouth. Alternate translation: “by the words of the former prophets” or “through the former prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
7:7	n812			you still inhabited Jerusalem	0	Alternate translation: “you still lived in Jerusalem”
7:7	vp7q			foothills	0	hills at the base of a mountain or mountain range
7:8	jsk3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh came to Zechariah, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Zechariah. He said” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Zechariah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
7:9	v17g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Judge with true justice, covenant faithfulness, and mercy	0	The abstract nouns “justice,” “faithfulness,” and “mercy” can be stated as adjectives. Alternate translation: “When you judge, be just, faithful to the covenant, and merciful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
7:9	k9pm			Let each man do this	0	The word “this” refers to how a person should judge.
7:10	b2r9			widow	0	a woman whose husband has died
7:10	za7v			orphan	0	a child whose parents have died
7:10	ht31			foreigner	0	someone who travels from his own land to a different land
7:10	jdb5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	let none of you plot any harm against another in your heart	0	Here “heart” represents the thoughts of a person. Alternate translation: “you must not make plans to do evil” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
7:11	l8vz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	set their shoulders stubbornly	0	This is an image of an ox refusing to allow its owner to put a yoke on its shoulders. This metaphor represents the people being stubborn. Alternate translation: “became stubborn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
7:11	if1l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They stopped up their ears so they would not hear	0	This is an image of people putting something into their ears so they would not hear the message from Yahweh. This metaphor represents the people not being willing to hear and obey. Alternate translation: “They refused to listen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
7:12	ieh1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	They made their hearts as hard as rock so they would not hear the law or the words of Yahweh of hosts	0	The people refusing to hear and obey Yahweh are compared to their being as unyielding as rock. Here the heart represents the will of a person. Alternate translation: “They stubbornly refused to hear the law or the words of Yahweh of hosts” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
7:12	j76s			in earlier times	0	Alternate translation: “in the past”
7:12	z4q7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	by the mouth of the prophets	0	Here the “mouth of the prophets” is a metonym for the words that the prophets speak. Alternate translation: “through the words of the prophets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
7:14	hga8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will scatter them with a whirlwind	0	Yahweh speaks of how he will scatter the people as if a whirlwind were scattering everything in its path. Alternate translation: “I will scatter them as a whirlwind scatters things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
7:14	x4q6			whirlwind	0	a strong wind that spins very quickly as it moves and can cause damage
7:14	c1xg			delightful land	0	Alternate translation: “pleasant land” or “fruitful land”
8:intro	uri7				0	# Zechariah 8 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is a series of sayings from Yahweh of hosts. Each saying is an encouraging note for those returning from the exile to the land of Judah and Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahwehofhosts]])
8:1	eh47		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	The word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 7:4](../07/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts gave me a message. He said” or “Yahweh of hosts spoke this message to me, saying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
8:2	rx8t			I am passionate for Zion	0	Alternate translation: “I have a strong desire to protect Zion”
8:2	vc1c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for Zion	0	Here “Zion” represents the people of Zion. Alternate translation: “for the people of Zion” or “for the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:2	w6qx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	with great anger	0	The implied information is that this anger is against the enemies of Zion. Alternate translation: “with great anger against her enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:3	m9ri		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the mountain of Yahweh of hosts	0	The implied information is that this refers to Mount Zion, the location upon which the city of Jerusalem was built. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:4	nus3			be in the streets of Jerusalem	0	Alternate translation: “be living in Jerusalem”
8:4	z297		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in his hand because he has grown so old	0	People having the opportunity to grow old implies the city will be peaceful and prosperous for a long time. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:5	y52e			The streets of the city will be full	0	The public areas of the city will be full of people in their normal activities.
8:6	n3ga		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	If something seems impossible in the eyes of	0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “If something does not appear to be possible to” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
8:6	d5cx			the remnant of this people	0	Alternate translation: “the people of Judah who survive”
8:6	c478		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	in my eyes	0	The eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
8:6	kp58		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
8:7	f4bz		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	I am about to rescue my people	0	The implied information is that the people are in exile. “I am about to rescue my people of Judah who went into exile” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:7	x6hq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	from the land of the sunrise and from the land of the setting sun	0	This could mean: (1) this is a poetic way of expressing specific countries to which the people were exiled. Alternate translation: “From the land to the east and from the land to the west” or (2) this is a merism that means from all directions. Alternate translation: “from all lands in every direction” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
8:8	bcy7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	I will be their God in truth and in righteousness	0	This can be rewritten to remove the abstract nouns “truth” and “righteousness.” Alternate translation: “I will be their God. I will be faithful to them and act toward them in a just manner” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
8:9	h94j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Strengthen your hands	0	This is an idiom that means to be courageous for the work. Alternate translation: “Be strong and courageous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
8:10	h2cs			For before those days	0	Here “those days” refers to the time the people of Judah started to rebuild the temple.
8:10	gp8k			no crops were gathered in	0	Alternate translation: “there were no crops to harvest”
8:10	z6fg			there was no profit for either man or beast	0	It was useless for people and their animals to farm the land, because they got no food from it.
8:10	qe6a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	for anyone going or coming	0	This merism refers to all of life’s activities everywhere that anyone went. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
8:10	uh2k			I had set every person each against his neighbor	0	Alternate translation: “I had turned everyone against each other”
8:11	cg9b			But now it will not be as in former days, I will be with the remnant of this people	0	Alternate translation: “But I will not treat the remnant of this people now as I did in former days”
8:11	pcv2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in former days	0	“in the past.” The implied information is that this refers to the time when the people started rebuilding the temple. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:11	k5pg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the remnant of this people	0	The implied information is that this is the remnant of the people who returned from exile. Alternate translation: “the people who returned from exile” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:11	ec3e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
8:12	sdy1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	seeds of peace will be sown	0	This can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “the people will safely sow seed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
8:12	nk96		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the earth will give its produce; the skies will give their dew	0	The earth and skies are spoken of as if they were persons giving what is needed. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
8:12	gq8d			inherit all these things	0	Alternate translation: “to have all these things”
8:13	y21m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You were an example to the other nations of a curse	0	The implied information is that the way Yahweh had allowed the temple to be destroyed and his people to be exiled had been used by other nations as an example of what it meant to be cursed by Yahweh. Alternate translation: “When I punished you, the other nations learned what happens when I curse a people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:13	mk9i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Judah and house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the people in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Alternate translation: “people of Judah and Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:13	sqv8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	you will be a blessing	0	This could mean: (1) the implied information is that the people of Judah and Israel would be a blessing to the nations around them. Alternate translation: “you will be a blessing to the surrounding nations” or (2) the implied information is that the nations around them would see what it meant to be blessed by Yahweh. Alternate translation: when I bless you, the other nations will learn what happens when I bless a people” or (3) Yahweh will bless the people of Judah and Israel. Alternate translation: “I will give you many good things” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:13	msq7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	let your hands be strong	0	This is an idiom that means to be courageous for the work. Alternate translation: “be strong and courageous” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
8:13	v8du		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	house of Judah and house of Israel	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the people in the kingdom of Judah. Alternate translation: “people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:14	z32e			do harm to you	0	Alternate translation: “punish you”
8:14	ry4z			provoked my anger	0	Alternate translation: “angered me”
8:14	pw4j			did not relent	0	Alternate translation: “did not decide to punish them less”
8:15	tg1a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Jerusalem	0	This is a metonym for the people of Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:16	r54n			that you must do	0	“You” refers to the people of Judah.
8:16	iy65		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Speak truth, every person with his neighbor	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **truth**, you can express the same idea with an adjective such as “true.” Alternate translation: “Everyone must say only true things to his neighbor” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
8:16	m4ld			his neighbor	0	Here “neighbor” means any person, not just someone who lives nearby.
8:16	u5kf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	Judge with truth, justice, and peace in your gates	0	This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “truth,” “justice,” and “peace.” Alternate translation: “When you are making decisions in your gates, judge in a way that is true and just and causes people to live peacefully with each other” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
8:16	k4ez		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	in your gates	0	The assumed knowledge is that this refers to the places where judgment took place. Alternate translation: “in your places of judgment” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:17	l5wh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
8:18	u3xt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying	0	This idiom is used to introduce a special message from God. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 7:4](../07/04.md). Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts gave me a message. He said” or “Yahweh of hosts spoke this message to me, saying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
8:18	uuz1			came to me	0	Here “me” refers to Zechariah.
8:19	hr3x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal	The fasts of the fourth month, the fifth month, the seventh month, and the tenth month	0	“The fasts of months 4, 5, 7, and 10” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
8:19	x9kp		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	The fasts of the fourth month	0	The assumed knowledge is that the Jews mourned during a part of the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar because this is when the Babylonians broke through the walls of Jerusalem. The fourth month is during the last part of June and the first part of July on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
8:19	je6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the fifth month	0	The assumed knowledge is that the Jewish people fasted during a part of the fifth month of the Hebrew calendar because this is when the Babylonians destroyed the temple in Jerusalem. The fifth month is during the last part of July and the first part of August on Western calendars. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 7:3](../07/03.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
8:19	h4zn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the seventh month	0	The assumed knowledge is that the Jews mourned during a part of the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar because in this month the remaining Jews in Jerusalem fled to Egypt after the murder of Gedaliah, whom the king of Babylon appointed as governor over Judah. The seventh month is during the last part of September and the first part of October on Western calendars. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 7:5](../07/05.md). (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
8:19	qk5a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the tenth month	0	The assumed knowledge is that the Jews mourned during a part of the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar because this is when the Babylonians began their siege against Jerusalem. The tenth month is during the last part of December and the first part of January on Western calendars. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-hebrewmonths]])
8:19	v6ls		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	times of joy, gladness, and happy festivals	0	The abstract nouns “joy” and “gladness” can be translated using adjectives. Alternate translation: “joyful and glad times, with happy festivals” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
8:19	vyd5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the people in the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:19	c9gv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	love truth and peace	0	The abstract nouns “truth” and “peace” can be translated using adjectives. Alternate translation: “love what is truthful and peaceful” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
8:20	r5qf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	People will come again	0	The implied information is that Jerusalem is where the people will come. Alternate translation: “People will come again to Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:21	rvs3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	will go to another city	0	This is a metonym for the people in the other city. Alternate translation: “will go to the people of another city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:21	b98a			beg	0	Here the word “beg” means to plead or ask urgently.
8:21	k69q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	before the face of Yahweh	0	Here “face” is a metonym for Yahweh’s presence. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 7:2](../07/02.md). Alternate translation: “in the presence of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:21	szh9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	seek Yahweh of hosts	0	Those who want to know Yahweh and please him are spoken of as if they are literally seeking to find Yahweh. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
8:22	nz8j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	mighty nations	0	This is a metonym for the people in the mighty nations. Alternate translation: “people of mighty nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
8:23	vw6j		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	will grasp the hem of your robe	0	The implied information is that the foreigners will grab their robe to get their attention. Alternate translation: “will grasp the hem of your robe to get your attention” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:23	ed1e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	Let us go with you	0	The implied information is that people of God are going to Jerusalem. Alternate translation: “Let us go to Jerusalem with you” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
8:23	wc2l			God is with you	0	Alternate translation: “God is with you people”
9:intro	lyp2				0	# Zechariah 9 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written mainly in prose about the cities and peoples around where Israel stood as a country until the exile.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 9:9-10.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Prophecies against other nations\n\nThe first two verses show that the prophecy concerns neighboring countries. Hamath, Damscus, Tyre and Sidon are cities in areas that were near Israel. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
9:1	gn78			This is a declaration of Yahweh’s word concerning	0	Alternate translation: “This is Yahweh’s message about”
9:1	fjj8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the land of Hadrak and Damascus	0	Here “Hadrak” and “Damascus” refer to the people who live in those places. Alternate translation: “the people of the land of Hadrak and the city Damascus” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
9:1	xk5a			Hadrak	0	The location of Hadrak is unknown today.
9:1	q7lh			its resting place	0	Alternate translation: “the resting place of the people of Hadrak”
9:1	fi2z			for the eyes of all humanity and all the tribes of Israel are toward Yahweh	0	Some versions translate this as “for Yahweh’s eye is on all mankind and on the tribes of Israel.”
9:1	b62m		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the eyes of all humanity and all the tribes of Israel are toward Yahweh	0	Here “eyes” refers to what they look at. Alternate translation: “all humanity and all the tribes of Israel look toward Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:2	dbk5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Hamath	0	This refers to the people who live in that land. Alternate translation: “the people of the land of Hamath” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:2	x51x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Tyre and Sidon	0	This refers to the people who live in those cities. Alternate translation: “the people of Tyre and Sidon” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:2	z6mi		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony	for they are very wise	0	This could mean: (1) the people are wise for looking at Yahweh for help or (2) Zechariah did not really mean that the people of Hamath were wise and was using irony. Alternate translation: “though they think they are very wise” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
9:3	vi9s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	built herself a stronghold	0	Here the city of Tyre is pictured as a woman. Alternate translation: “built a strong fortress” or “built a high wall” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
9:3	p2xv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	heaped up silver like dust and refined gold like mud in the streets	0	Yahweh exaggerates to emphasize how rich Tyre was. Alternate translation: “accumulated silver and gold as much as soil in the streets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
9:4	ps4e			Look! The Lord will dispossess her	0	Here “Look!” tells the reader to pay attention to the important statement that follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention! The Lord will take away Tyre’s possessions”
9:4	nf2a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	destroy her strength on the sea	0	Tyre’s “strength on the sea” refers to the ships that were used for commerce and conquest. Alternate translation: “destroy Tyre’s ships in which men fight on the sea” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:4	rk76		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	so she will be devoured by fire	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “and enemies will burn the city to the ground” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
9:5	zx4k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Ashkelon & Gaza & Ekron, her hopes	0	These cities each refer to the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “The people of Ashkelon … the people of Gaza … the hopes of the people of Ekron” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:5	ae33			will see	0	Alternate translation: “will see Tyre be destroyed”
9:6	fmu2			Strangers will make their homes in Ashdod	0	Alternate translation: “Foreigners will take over Ashdod and live there”
9:6	r481		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will cut off the pride of the Philistines	0	Here “cut off” is an idiom that means to stop their pride. Alternate translation: “I will make the Philistines to be proud of themselves no longer” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
9:7	efh7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I will remove their blood from their mouths and their abominations from between their teeth	0	Here “blood” is a metonym for meat with blood in it, and “abominations” is a metonym for meat offered to idols. Alternate translation: “I will no longer allow them to eat meat that still has blood in it, and I will forbid them to eat food that they offered to idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:8	l2f6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will camp around my land	0	God is speaking about himself as if he were an army that was protecting his land. Alternate translation: “I will protect my land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:8	lp3e			for now	0	Alternate translation: “For at that time”
9:8	gnt8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I see with my own eyes	0	Here “my own eyes” represent Yahweh’s personal attention. Alternate translation: “I will personally watch over my land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:9	iqk3			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh appears to be the speaker in verses 9-13.
9:9	u6p1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	Shout with great joy, daughter of Zion! Shout with happiness, daughter of Jerusalem!	0	These two sentences mean the same thing and intensify the command to rejoice. Yahweh is speaking to the people of Jerusalem as if they were present, but they were not there. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
9:9	apz5			daughter of Zion & daughter of Jerusalem	0	“Zion” is the same as “Jerusalem.” The prophet speaks of the city as if it is a daughter. See how you translated “daughter of Zion” in [Zechariah 2:10](../02/10.md).
9:9	sey9			Behold!	0	This alerts the reader to pay special attention to the surprising statement that follows. Alternate translation: “Pay attention!” or “Here is a surprising fact!”
9:9	ke7v			Your king is coming to you with righteousness and is rescuing you	0	Alternate translation: “Your king is righteous and is coming to rescue you”
9:9	kjw8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	on a donkey, on the colt of a donkey	0	These two phrases mean basically the same thing and refer to one animal. The second phrase clarifies that this is a young donkey. Alternate translation: “on a young donkey” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
9:10	ca4d			cut off the chariot from Ephraim	0	Here “cut off” is an idiom that means to destroy. Alternate translation: “destroy the chariots in Israel that are used for battle”
9:10	f5sv		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the horse from Jerusalem	0	The references to “chariot” and “bow” means that this refers to horses used in battle. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “the warhorses in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
9:10	n8py		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	the bow will be cut off from battle	0	Here the bow represents all weapons used in warfare. Alternate translation: “all weapons of war will be destroyed” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
9:10	xh6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for he will speak peace to the nations	0	Here the action of announcing peace represents the action of making peace. Alternate translation: “for your king will bring peace to the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:10	m1ef		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet	his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!	0	The phrases “sea to sea” and “from the River to the ends of the earth” mean the same thing and can be combined. Alternate translation: “his kingdom will be over all the earth!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
9:10	rij4			the River	0	This probably refers to the Euphrates River.
9:11	w1wr			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nYahweh appears to be the speaker in verses 9-13.
9:11	tj3z			As for you	0	Here “you” is singular, and continues to refer to the city of Jerusalem, also called “Zion.”
9:11	n83k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the pit where there is no water	0	This dry pit represents the exile in Babylon. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:12	g5c5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Return to the stronghold	0	Jerusalem is spoken of as a place of safety. Alternate translation: “Come back to your nation where you will be safe” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:12	v54r			prisoners of hope	0	This expression refers to the Israelites in exile who were still trusting in God to rescue them. Alternate translation: “prisoners who still hope in Yahweh”
9:12	xt6s			return double to you	0	Alternate translation: “return to you twice as much as was taken from you”
9:13	sjg3			Zion	0	This refers to the city of Jerusalem, also called “Zion.”
9:13	mwe7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I have bent Judah as my bow	0	The people of Judah are referred to as if they were a bow carried by God into battle. Here “Judah” refers to the people of that nation. Alternate translation: “I will cause the people of Judah to be like my bow” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:13	ki73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	filled my quiver with Ephraim	0	Yahweh speaks of the people of Israel, the northern kingdom, as if they were arrows that he would shoot at his enemies. A quiver is a bag that holds a soldier’s arrows. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:13	es7k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	I have roused your sons, Zion, against your sons, Greece	0	God is speaking to the people of two different nations at the same time. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:14	h8w9			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn verses 14-16, Zechariah describes how Yahweh will rescue Israel from their enemies.
9:14	ms12			will appear to them	0	The word “them” refers to God’s people. Alternate translation: “will be seen in the sky by his people” or “will come to his people”
9:14	j3mb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	his arrows will shoot out like lightning!	0	The Israelites sometimes thought of lightning bolts as arrows that God shot. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
9:14	qh4y			blow the trumpet	0	The trumpets were rams’ horns. People blew into them to give signals in battle and on other occasions. Here the trumpet is blown as a military signal.
9:14	cdu9			will advance with the storms from Teman	0	Team was located to the south of Judah. The Israelites sometimes thought of God as traveling on violent storms coming from the south. Alternate translation: “will march from Teman with the storm winds”
9:15	rq95			they will devour them	0	Alternate translation: “the people of Judah will devour their enemies”
9:15	l59u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	will devour	0	To completely defeat enemies is spoken of as devouring them as a wild animal eats its prey. Alternate translation: “will completely defeat” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:15	fq6x		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	defeat the stones of the slings	0	Slings to throw stones were a common weapon in the days of Zechariah. Here the “stones of the slings” represent the soldiers who were using them to attack Israel. Alternate translation: “defeat the enemies who attack them with slings and stones” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
9:15	ure5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Then they will drink and shout like men drunk on wine	0	The people of Judah will shout and celebrate their victory over their enemies as if they were noisy drunks. Alternate translation: “Then they will shout and celebrate their victory as loudly as if they were drunk” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
9:15	t8ng		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	they will be filled with wine like bowls	0	This probably refers to the bowls that the priests used to carry animal’s blood to the altar. Alternate translation: “they will be as full of wine as the basins with which priests carry blood to the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
9:15	h8j2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like the corners of the altar	0	Altars had projecting corners that were drenched in animal blood. Alternate translation: “they will be drenched as the corners of the altar are covered in blood” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
9:16	t4gy			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn verses 14-16, Zechariah describes how Yahweh will rescue Israel from their enemies.
9:16	i4qw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	God will rescue them & as the flock of his people	0	The people of Israel are spoken of as if they are God’s sheep that he cares for and protects. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
9:16	kyv5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	They are the jewels of a crown	0	The people of Israel are spoken of as if they were the expensive jewels in the crown of a king that show how glorious he is. Alternate translation: “They will be like beautiful stones in a crown” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
9:17	udt9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations	How good and how beautiful they will be!	0	This is an exclamation, and not a question. Alternate translation: “They will be very good and beautiful!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations]])
9:17	rzm2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	The young men will flourish on grain and the virgins on sweet wine!	0	This sentence uses a parallel structure to express that everyone will have plenty to eat and drink. If your readers might think that only the men ate and only the women drank, you may want to adjust the wording. Alternate translation: “All of the people, both men and women, will have plenty of grain to eat and sweet wine to drink!” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
9:17	uf1p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	The young men & the virgins	0	These two phrases are parallel and together represent the entire population of Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
9:17	x8zq		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism	grain & sweet wine	0	These two phrases are parallel and together represent all of the different kinds of the food and drink. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
10:intro	jmh9				0	# Zechariah 10 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written mainly in prose but still uses figurative language as the writer shares a message of redemption and hope for the exiles. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/redeem]])\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 10:1-2.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Redemption\n\nThis book, and especially this chapter, uses the concepts of redemption and remnant to share the relationship that the people of Judah have with their God. So many of the people of Israel perished as their kingdom went into exile. Now they are returning to the land, but the land is no longer theirs. They are living under foreign rule. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/redeem]] and [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/remnant]])
10:1	ybt5			vegetation in the field	0	Alternate translation: “causes plants to grow in the field”
10:2	wcl5			household idols speak falsely	0	“household idols give false messages.” Zechariah is not suggesting that idols actually speak. He is referring to the messages people say they hear from idols. The UST makes this explicit.
10:2	tc8c			diviners envision a lie	0	Alternate translation: “diviners see false visions”
10:2	e8gu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	they tell deceitful dreams	0	It is implied that they know these dreams are false. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “diviners lie about their dreams in order to deceive people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
10:2	xi1f			empty comfort	0	This refers to words that sooth temporarily, but do not provide any longterm help.
10:2	nb46		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	they wander like sheep	0	The people who do not have true prophets who tell the truth are spoken of as sheep who do not have a shepherd to tell them where to go. Alternate translation: “the people who listen to the false prophets are like sheep who do not know which way to go” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:2	zr2e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	they & suffer because there is no shepherd	0	The people who do not have true prophets are spoken of as sheep who suffer because they do not have a shepherd to tell them where to go. Alternate translation: “the people who listen to the false prophets … are suffering like sheep who do not have a shepherd to guide them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:3	e9x1			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIt is unclear whether Yahweh is speaking, or if Zechariah is speaking for Yahweh in verses 3-5.
10:3	iq7u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	My wrath burns against the shepherds	0	Here “the shepherds” represent the leaders of God’s people. The intensity of Yahweh’s anger is spoken of as if it was a blazing fire. Alternate translation: “My anger toward the shepherds of my people is as intense as a fire” or “I am very angry with the leaders of my people” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:3	ir6n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish	0	Male goats are typically more dominant than female goats. Here “male goats” represents the oppressive leaders of God’s people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:3	r33n			Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah	0	Here Yahweh’s care for his people is spoken of as a shepherd cares for his sheep. Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts will take care of the house of Judah as a shepherd cares for his sheep”
10:3	t1tc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the people of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:3	dd5g		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	make them like his warhorse in battle	0	Yahweh changes the metaphor for his people from defenseless sheep to a mighty war horse. He speaks of his people as if they were a strong horse in battle. Alternate translation: “will cause them to be strong like war horses in battle” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:4	l1sr			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIt is unclear whether Yahweh is speaking, or if Zechariah is speaking for Yahweh in verses 3-5.
10:4	se8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	From Judah will come the cornerstone	0	“The cornerstone will come from Judah.” The most important ruler is spoken of as if he where the main foundation stone of a building. Alternate translation: “One of the descendants of Judah will become the most important ruler” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:4	xep2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage	the cornerstone & the tent peg & the war bow	0	This could mean: (1) they may be symbolic language that refers to the Messiah who will come from the tribe of Judah or (2) they may refer to different leaders who will come from Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
10:4	q653		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	from him will come the tent peg	0	“the tent peg will come from him.” The tent pegs held the ropes that supported tents in which people lived. Here the most important ruler is spoken of as if he where the main peg that holds a tent in place. Alternate translation: “the leader who will hold the nation together will come from Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:4	mgt1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	from him will come the war bow	0	“the war bow will come from him.” Here the most important ruler is spoken of as if he where the a war bow that was used in battle. Alternate translation: “the military leader will come from Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:4	cw1m			from him will come every ruler together	0	Alternate translation: “every ruler will come from Judah”
10:5	sg3z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	They will be like warriors & streets in battle	0	The rulers from Judah are spoken of as if they were victorious warriors. Alternate translation: “They will be mighty in battle, trampling their enemies into the mud of the streets” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:5	f7n7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	who trample their enemies into the mud of the streets in battle	0	To trample them into the mud is an idiom that means to completely defeat them. Alternate translation: “who defeat their enemies completely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
10:5	xrr5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Yahweh is with them	0	Here “with them” is an idiom that means he is present to help them. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will help them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
10:5	a47d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	they will shame those who ride warhorses	0	Here shame accompanies and represents defeat. Alternate translation: “they will defeat their enemies who ride warhorses” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:6	skk5			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn verses 6-12, Yahweh is speaking to the people of Israel.
10:6	tf8l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Judah, which included the descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Alternate translation: “Judah” or “the kingdom of Judah” or “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:6	q4yn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Joseph	0	The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. In this case it refers to the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “Israel” or “the kingdom of Israel” or “the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:6	b62v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I had not cast them off	0	This speaks of the people as a torn or dirty garment that Yahweh took off and threw away. This symbolizes rejection. Alternate translation: “I had not rejected them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
10:7	zfa5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	Ephraim will be like a warrior	0	“Ephraim” refers here to the northern kingdom of Israel. Warriors are strong. Alternate translation: “Ephraim will be very strong” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:7	pg8l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	their hearts will rejoice as with wine	0	Here “hearts” refers to the whole person. They will have the same joy as a person who is enjoying drinking wine. Alternate translation: “and they will be very happy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
10:7	u9gr			their children will see and rejoice. Their hearts will rejoice in me!	0	Alternate translation: “their children will see what has taken place and will be happy because of what Yahweh has done for them!”
10:8	rt4z			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn verses 6-12, Yahweh is speaking to the people of Israel.
10:8	h3zu			I will whistle	0	To whistle is to produce a high, shrill sound with air through narrowed lips. It is often done to give a signal to other people, as here.
10:9	a419		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I sowed them among the peoples	0	The exile of the people is spoken of as if they were seed that Yahweh had planted in a distant land. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:10	qvy9			until there is no more room for them	0	The people will continue to go back to Judah and it will become crowded with no room for any more people to live there. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “and they will completely fill the land”
10:11	gh3n			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn verses 6-12, Yahweh is speaking to the people of Israel.
10:11	kec9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will pass through the sea of their affliction	0	Scripture often refers to the sea as an image of many troubles and hardships. Here Yahweh speaks of himself accompanying the people to help them go through these afflictions. Alternate translation: “I will go with them and help them as they go through their many afflictions” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:11	sq3e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will strike the waves of that sea	0	Here to “strike” the waves is an idiom that means he will stop the waves from forming. Stopping the afflictions of his people is spoken of as calming the waves of that sea. Alternate translation: “I will cause the waves of that sea of affliction to stop” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10:11	ve5n			will dry up all the depths of the Nile	0	Alternate translation: “I will cause the Nile River to lose all its water”
10:11	h8a4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The majesty of Assyria will be brought down	0	Here “the majesty of Assyria” probably refers to the Assyrian army. Alternate translation: “I will destroy Assyria’s proud army” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:11	g3sx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the scepter of Egypt will go away from the Egyptians	0	Here “the scepter of Egypt” refers to the political power of Egypt. Alternate translation: “the power of Egypt to rule other nations will end” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
10:12	wnc7			I will strengthen them in myself	0	Alternate translation: “I will cause them to be strong and to believe in me”
10:12	dh7y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
11:intro	up7e				0	# Zechariah 11 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter unlike the previous one is a warning against the leaders amongst the exiles.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 11:1-3, 17.\n\n## Important figures of speech in this chapter\n\n### Metaphor\n\nThis chapter uses an extended metaphor of sheep and shepherds to convey Yahweh’s dismay at the leaders during the exiles. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])\n\n### Symbolism\n\nThe writer uses symbolism. Zechariah is told to become a shepherd. He uses two staffs and names them “Unity” and “Favor.” He does this very purposefully. In order to preserve this symbolism, it is important to pay attention to the specific words used. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/favor]])
11:1	d6vm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Open your doors, Lebanon, that fire may devour	0	Not resisting what is about to happen is spoken of as if Lebanon were opening its doors. Here “Lebanon” is a metonym that represents the people of Lebanon. Alternate translation: “People of Lebanon, get ready, because fire will devour” or “People of Lebanon, do not try to stop the fire that will devour” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:1	kmf3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	fire may devour your cedars	0	Fire completely burning up the cedars is spoken of as if the fire would devour the cedars. Alternate translation: “fire may completely destroy your cedars” or “fire may completely burn up your cedars” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
11:2	fu2k		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Lament, cypress trees, for the cedar trees have fallen	0	Cypress trees are spoken of as if they could grieve like a human. Alternate translation: “If the trees were people, they would cry out in sorrow. The cypress trees stand alone because the cedars have burned and fallen” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
11:2	fq53		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	What was majestic has been devastated	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The majestic cedar trees are no more” or “The cedar trees were once majestic, but now they are ruined” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
11:2	gbt2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Lament, you oaks of Bashan, for the strong forest has gone down.	0	The oaks of Bash are spoken of as if they could grieve like a human. Alternate translation: “If the oak trees in Bashan were people, they would wail, for their thick forests are gone” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
11:3	pb1q			The shepherds howl	0	Alternate translation: “The shepherds cry out loudly”
11:3	ji77		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for their glory has been destroyed	0	Here “their glory” probably represents the rich pastures that the shepherds led their sheep to. Alternate translation: “for their rich pastures are ruined” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:3	h9cl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	for the pride of the Jordan River has been devastated	0	Here “the pride” probably represents the forests that grew near the Jordan River. Alternate translation: “because the trees and shrubbery where they lived by the Jordan River are ruined” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:4	zxx9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction	General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nIn 11:4-17 is a story about two shepherds. This could mean: (1) Zechariah actually became a shepherd over a flock as a symbolic act showing how Yahweh will treat his people or (2) Zechariah tells a parable that teaches how Yahweh will treat his people. Since it is uncertain which of these meanings is correct, it would be best not to specify either option in the translation. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])
11:4	u48q			watch over the flock set aside for slaughter	0	Alternate translation: “take care of a flock of sheep that the owners plan to slaughter”
11:5	ip1w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	are not punished	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “no one punishes them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
11:6	ljs6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is Yahweh’s declaration	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:4](../01/04.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
11:6	f3ps			See!	0	Alternate translation: “Listen!” or “Pay attention!”
11:6	t499		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns	I myself	0	The word “myself” is used to emphasize that it is Yahweh who will do these things. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
11:6	qz87		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	turn over every person into the hand of his neighbor and into the hand of his king	0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “allow the people to harm each other and the king will oppress them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:6	sr77		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	none of them will I deliver them from their hand	0	Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “I will not save them from those who are harming them” or “I will not rescue them” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:7	jsk4			for those who dealt in sheep	0	Alternate translation: “for those who bought and sold sheep”
11:7	gy5l			Favor	0	Other versions of the Bible translate this word as “grace,” “beauty,” or “pleasant.”
11:8	kqz7			I became impatient with them,	0	This could mean: (1) “them” refers to the three shepherds or (2) “them” refers to the sheep owners.
11:9	cnt4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the sheep that are being destroyed—let them be destroyed	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the sheep that are perishing—let them perish” or “the sheep that are to wander and get lost—let them get lost” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
11:11	m881		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the covenant was broken	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “the covenant ended” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
11:11	ve5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	knew that Yahweh had spoken	0	It is implied that those watching knew Yahweh was giving them a message through the breaking of the staff. Alternate translation: “knew that Yahweh had given them a message” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
11:12	x7fr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	thirty pieces of silver	0	It is implied that this was very little pay for the shepherd. Alternate translation: “only thirty pieces of silver” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
11:12	zf3a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers	thirty pieces	0	“30 pieces” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
11:13	dv1a			treasury	0	This is the place in the temple of Yahweh where the priests kept the money. Many versions of the Bible translate this as “potter.” This is the person who would melt metal to make vessels out of it. Here Yahweh would mean that the payment is so small that the shepherd should have the silver melted to show how insulted he was.
11:13	ye4f		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony	the excellent price	0	Yahweh uses irony to say that this price was very small for a shepherd doing Yahweh’s work. Alternate translation: “the ridiculously small amount of money” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
11:14	js8t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	between Judah and Israel	0	Here “Judah” represents the people of the southern kingdom and “Israel” represents the people of the northern kingdom. Alternate translation: “between the people of Judah and the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:16	t1g5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I am about to set in place a shepherd in the land	0	Here “set in place” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I am about to appoint a shepherd in the land” or “I am about to put a shepherd in charge in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
11:16	qq2g			the fattened sheep	0	Alternate translation: “the fattest sheep” or “the best sheep”
11:16	wwi6			will tear off their hooves	0	This was probably done as an act of cruelty.
11:17	wum9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	May the sword	0	Here “sword” represents enemies who will attack the shepherd. Alternate translation: “May enemies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:17	zwk6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	come against his arm and his right eye	0	Here “come against” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “strike and wound his right arm and pierce his right eye” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
11:17	gqb9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	his arm	0	Here “arm” represents the power to fight. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
11:17	c27h		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	his right eye	0	A soldier would use his right eye to look around the shield that he held with his left hand. If his right eye was wounded, he would not be able to see to fight in war. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
11:17	h47i			his arm wither away	0	Alternate translation: “his arm waste away” or “his arm become completely useless”
12:intro	cr4a				0	# Zechariah 12 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nSimilar to chapter 11, this chapter is written mainly in prose and is talking about Jerusalem.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Prophecy\n\nVerses 10-11 are quoted in the New Testament and apply to Jesus’ death on the cross. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/cross]])
12:1	vy11			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses begin a section that tells about the coming attack against Jerusalem and how God will rescue the city.
12:1	mz3s		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	who stretched out the skies	0	This is a metaphor that speaks of the sky as if it were like a scroll that is rolled up and needs to be stretched out. Alternate translation: “the one who created the sky” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:1	gzl6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	laid the foundation of the earth	0	This is a metaphor that speaks of the earth as if it were a building with a foundation. Alternate translation: “put all the earth into place” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:1	gnm5			fashions the spirit of mankind within man	0	This is a metaphor that speaks of the spirit as if it were like clay that a potter shapes. Alternate translation: “creates the human spirit”
12:2	ez4w		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I am about to make Jerusalem into a cup & to stagger about	0	Yahweh using Jerusalem to punish the surrounding peoples is spoken of as if Yahweh would make Jerusalem a cup full of an alcoholic drink that will cause the surrounding peoples to get drunk and stagger. Alternate translation: “Soon it will be like I make Jerusalem into a cup … to stagger about” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:2	s5lx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	into a cup	0	Here “cup” represents the cup and the contents within the cup. Alternate translation: “into a cup full of wine” or “into a cup full of an alcoholic drink” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:2	h8sn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	surrounding her	0	Here “her” refers to the city of Jerusalem. It was common in Hebrew to speak of a city or country as if it were a woman. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
12:3	u546		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples	0	Yahweh using Jerusalem to punish the surrounding peoples is spoken of as if he would make Jerusalem a heavy stone. Alternate translation: “It will be like I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:4	h97f			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue telling about the coming attack against Jerusalem and how God will rescue the city.
12:4	w42z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	Over the house of Judah I will open my eyes	0	Opening eyes over someone here is a metaphor for wanting to do good things for that person. Alternate translation: “I will do good things for the house of Judah” or “I will protect the house of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:4	jgj7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of Judah	0	Here “house” represents people. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:5	g3n8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	say in their hearts	0	Here “hearts” represents a person’s mind. Alternate translation: “think to themselves” or “say to themselves” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:5	w95z		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	are our strength	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **strength**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “strong” or “encourage.” Alternate translation: “make us strong” or “encourage us” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
12:5	u38m			Yahweh of hosts, their God	0	Alternate translation: “Yahweh of hosts, the God they worship”
12:6	zv3y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	like firepots among wood & standing grain	0	This simile means Yahweh will enable the leaders of Judah to be strong and able to lead the people to defeat their enemies. Alternate translation: “like firepots among stacked firewood … unharvested stalks of grain standing in a field” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
12:6	cjb8			firepots	0	clay pots in which ancient people often carried burning coals
12:6	vm57			flaming torch	0	a wooden stick that is burning at one end which gives light as one travels or carries fire somewhere
12:6	iv6n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	will consume all the surrounding peoples	0	Completely destroying the peoples is spoken of as if the people of Judah will “devour” them. Alternate translation: “will destroy the surrounding peoples” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:6	l53t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism	on their right and on their left	0	Here “right” and “left” represent every direction. Alternate translation: “in every direction” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
12:6	hh2l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Jerusalem will again live in her own place	0	Here “Jerusalem” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “The people of Jerusalem will again live in their own city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:7	qxb1			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue telling about the coming attack against Jerusalem and how God will rescue the city.
12:7	nba7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the tents of Judah	0	Here “tents” represents homes, and homes represent the people who live in them. Alternate translation: “the people of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:7	h87n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of David	0	This could mean: (1) the descendants of David or (2) the ruling class of people. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:8	ys6n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile	those who are weak among them will be like David	0	This simile means those who are weak will be strong. Alternate translation: “those who are weak will be strong like David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
12:8	zz25			the angel of Yahweh	0	This is an angel sent by Yahweh to protect the people.
12:10	f9d7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will pour out a spirit of compassion and pleading on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem	0	Causing the people to be compassionate and to plead is spoken of as if the spirit were a liquid that Yahweh would pour on them. Alternate translation: “I will cause the house of David and inhabitants of Jerusalem to have mercy on others and to pray to me for mercy” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
12:10	dtc6			a spirit of compassion and pleading	0	Here this means to have a characteristic of compassion and pleading.
12:10	c3sx		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of David	0	Here “house” represents descendants. Alternate translation: “the descendants of David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:10	zpa3			the one they have pierced	0	Alternate translation: “the one whom they stabbed to death”
12:10	rxx7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis	for an only son	0	It is understood that the “son” has died. Alternate translation: “for an only son who has died” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
12:11	mcu4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the laments in Jerusalem will be like the laments at Hadad Rimmon	0	Hadad Rimmon may have been the place where the good King Josiah died of battle wounds after the Battle of Megiddo. It appears that the custom arose to hold periodic mourning there for his death. Some people, however, think that Hadad Rimmon was the name of a false god who was believed to die every year, an event for which his worshipers would go into mourning. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
12:11	qg93		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Megiddo	0	This is the name of a plain in Israel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
12:12	jj6q		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The land will mourn	0	This represents all the people living in the land of Judah. Alternate translation: “All the people in the land of Judah will mourn” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:12	qth7		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The clan of the house of David & The clan of the house of Nathan	0	Here “house” represents descendants. Alternate translation: “The descendants of David … The descendants of Nathan” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
12:13	r6fc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	The clan of the house of Levi	0	Here “house” represents descendants. Alternate translation: “The descendants of Levi” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
13:intro	jz2l				0	# Zechariah 13 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written partly in prose and partly in poetry.\n\nSome translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 13:7-9.\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\nZechariah often speaks of the last days by using the phrase “that day” or “in that day.” When referencing a future “day,” the translator should be aware that it is possible that the author is speaking about the last days. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/lastday]])
13:1	f2a5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	a spring will be opened & for their sin and impurity	0	Forgiving the people’s sins is spoken of as if a spring of water will wash away their sins. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “it will be like a spring opens … to cleanse their sin and impurity” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
13:1	f3zc			a spring	0	a place where water flows naturally out of the ground
13:1	s36v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	the house of David	0	Here “house” represents descendants. Alternate translation: “the descendants of David” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
13:2	x2wt		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
13:2	v452		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will cut off the names of the idols from the land	0	Causing the people to no longer mention the names of idols is spoken of as if Yahweh would “cut off the names of the idols from the land.” Alternate translation: “I will cause the people to no longer mention the names of the idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:2	u9ue		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	they will no longer be remembered	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “so that they no longer think about the idols” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
13:2	mck6		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land	0	The prophets may refer to “false prophets.” The spirit of impurity is spoken of as if it were physically unclean. Alternate translation: “I will also remove from the land the false prophets and their evil spirits” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:3	l7gb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	to prophesy	0	It is implied that these are false prophecies. Alternate translation: “to prophesy falsely” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13:3	rx4l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish	his father and mother who bore him	0	The phrase “who bore him” describes “his father and mother” in order to express surprise that someone’s own parents would treat him in this way. Alternate translation: “his own father and mother” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
13:3	s24k			You will not live	0	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “You must die”
13:3	w2sb		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	you speak lies in the name of Yahweh	0	Speaking in the name of someone means speaking with his power and authority, or as his representative. Alternate translation: “you claim to speak for Yahweh but you speak lies” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
13:3	bap1			will pierce	0	Alternate translation: “will stab and kill him”
13:4	u383		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	each prophet	0	This implies false prophets. Alternate translation: “every false prophet” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13:4	jx8d		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	no longer wear a hairy cloak	0	Prophets often wore heavy outer garments made of animal hair. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13:5	wud8			I am a man who works the soil	0	Alternate translation: “I am a farmer”
13:5	ip2z			the land became my work while I was still a young man	0	Some versions of the Bible translate this as “a man sold me as a slave when I was young.” Alternate translation: “I became a farmer when I was young”
13:6	q1gg		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	What are these wounds between your arms?	0	“How did you get those cuts on your chest?” This refers to the apparent custom of false prophets wounding themselves in their ceremonies. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13:6	f1cf		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	he will answer	0	It is implied that his answer is a lie. Alternate translation: “he will lie to him saying” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
13:7	l7mc		rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry	General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nZechariah often wrote prophecy in the form of poetry. Hebrew poetry uses different kinds of parallelism. Here Yahweh begins speaking. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-poetry]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
13:7	c9hl		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification	Sword! Rouse yourself against my shepherd	0	“You, sword! Go and attack my shepherd.” Here Yahweh speaks to a sword as if it were a person. Here it represents enemies. Alternate translation: “You, enemies! Go and attack my shepherd” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
13:7	z2t4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	my shepherd	0	This speaks of a servant of Yahweh as if he were a shepherd. Alternate translation: “my servant who is like a shepherd” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:7	r27c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person	this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts	0	Yahweh speaks of himself by name to express the certainty of what he is declaring. See how you translated this in [Zechariah 1:3](../01/03.md). Alternate translation: “this is what Yahweh of hosts has declared” or “this is what I, Yahweh of hosts, have declared” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
13:7	ttv9		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	the flock will scatter	0	The people of God are spoken of as if they were sheep. Alternate translation: “my people will run away like sheep” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:7	kp5p		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	I will turn my hand against the lowly ones	0	The idiom “turn my hand against” means to act hostile towards someone. Alternate translation: “I will attack the lowly ones” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
13:7	tys6			the lowly ones	0	This probably refers to all the Israelites who are weak and defenseless.
13:8	u8xd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	that two-thirds of it will be cut off! Those people will perish; only one-third will remain there	0	People being killed is spoken of as if they are cut off like cloth is cut from a garment or a branch is cut from a plant. Alternate translation: “that two out of every three people will die! Only one person out of three will remain in the land” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
13:9	ac7v		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	I will bring that third through the fire	0	Metal is passed through fire in order to purify or harden it. This expression serves here as a metaphor for exposing the people to suffering in order that they may become more faithful to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:9	h19l		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	refine them as silver is refined; I will test them as gold is tested	0	Refining refers to making precious metals such as silver more pure. Metals such as silver and gold are tested in order to discover how pure or strong they are. Both refining and testing are here metaphors for making the people more faithful to God. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
13:9	ru4e		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	They will call on my name	0	Here “name” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “They will call out to me” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14:intro	ljq3				0	# Zechariah 14 General Notes\n\n## Structure and formatting\n\nThis chapter is written in prose about Jerusalem during the last days. (See: [[rc://*/tw/dict/bible/kt/lastday]])\n\n## Special concepts in this chapter\n\n### Last days\n\nZechariah often speaks of the last days by using the phrase “that day” or “in that day.” When referencing a future “day,” the translator should be aware that it is possible that the author is speaking about the last days.
14:1	zs1r			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThis chapter describes the final war for the city of Jerusalem and how God will save it.
14:1	a7h2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A day for Yahweh is coming when your plunder will be divided in your midst	0	A future time is spoken of as if “a day is coming.” The phrase “will be divided” can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Soon Yahweh will judge you, and he will allow your enemies to take all of your possessions and divide if for themselves while you watch” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:2	q4hu		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole	I will gather every nation against Jerusalem for battle	0	Here “every nation” is a generalization that means “many nations.” Alternate translation: “I will cause many nations to attack Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
14:2	qi2n		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the city will be captured	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your enemies will capture the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:2	lk8a		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The houses will be plundered and the women raped	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Enemies will plunder the houses and rape the women” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:2	cej1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	the remainder of the people will not be cut off from the city	0	Not removing people from the city is spoken of as if the people will not be “cut off.” If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “your enemies will allow the remaining people to stay in the city” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:3	l9z1			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save it. In this prophecy, Yahweh is described as a warrior who will come and fight in battle.
14:3	m5ez			as when he wages war on the day of battle	0	Alternate translation: “just as he fought battles in the past”
14:4	v1g4			On that day	0	Alternate translation: “At that time”
14:4	ak3r		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche	his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives	0	Here “feet” represents Yahweh. Alternate translation: “he will stand on the Mount of Olives” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
14:4	kpm4		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	The Mount of Olives will be split & by a very great valley	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “The presences of Yahweh will split the Mount of Olives … causing there to be a very great valley” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:5	x9i7			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:5	u952		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you	you will flee	0	Here “you” is plural and refers to the people of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
14:5	n974			between Yahweh’s mountains	0	This refers to the mountains created after the Mount of Olives split in half.
14:5	q9u5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Azel	0	This is the name of a town or village east of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14:5	d8ly		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	You will flee just as you fled	0	Here “You will” refers to the people of Jerusalem. But, “you fled” refers to their ancestors since this describes an event that happened many years earlier. Alternate translation: “You will flee just as your ancestors fled” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:5	n1lh		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	in the days of Uzziah, king of Judah	0	Here “in the days” is an idiom that refers to the time when Uzziah was king. Alternate translation: “when Uzziah was king of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
14:5	mw1g			the holy ones	0	This probably refers to God’s angels.
14:6	g29k			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:6	qjd1			On that day	0	Alternate translation: “At that time”
14:6	z2kn		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	there will be no light	0	It is implied that there will be no light from the sun. Alternate translation: “there will be no light from the sun” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:7	yli2		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive	a day known only to Yahweh	0	If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “only Yahweh knows when that day will begin” or “only Yahweh knows when that time will begin” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:8	v254		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	living waters	0	This normally means running or flowing water, rather than still or stagnant water. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
14:8	wpw5			the eastern sea	0	This refers to the Dead Sea, which is east of Jerusalem.
14:8	uks5			the western sea	0	This refers to the Mediterranean Sea.
14:9	k9gf			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:9	r6ni		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	there will be Yahweh, the one God, and his name alone	0	Here “name” represents Yahweh’s reputation or character. Alternate translation: “people will know that Yahweh is the only true God” or “people will only worship Yahweh, the one true God” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14:10	wmv3		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	All the land	0	It is implied that this is the land of Judah. Alternate translation: “All the land of Judah” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:10	sj4y		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Arabah	0	This is the name of a plain in the Jordan River Valley. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14:10	sxq5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Geba	0	This is the name of a town on the northern border of Judah. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14:10	rz4c		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	Rimmon	0	This is the name of a town south of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14:10	uk8u		rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases	Jerusalem will continue to be raised up	0	This contrasts Jerusalem, which will remain at a higher elevation, to the surrounding area, which is lower in elevation. The contrast can be indicated by adding the word “but.” This can also be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “But, Jerusalem will remain high up” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
14:10	eay1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the Benjamin Gate & the first gate & the Corner Gate	0	These are names of gates in the northeast part of city wall of Jerusalem. This could mean: (1) “the first gate” and “the Corner Gate” refer to the same gate or (2) “the first gate” and “the Corner gate” are separate gates. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:10	t1rw		rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names	the Tower of Hananel	0	This refers to a strong point in the city defenses on the northern wall. It was probably built by a man named Hananel. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
14:10	rki8		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the king’s winepresses	0	This probably refers to the place where wine was made for the royal family. It was located in the southwest part of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:11	gbk1		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Jerusalem will live in safety	0	Here “Jerusalem” represents the people. Alternate translation: “The people will live safely in Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14:12	qiz5			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:12	wg9q			even as they are standing on their feet	0	“while they are still standing up.” This emphasizes how quickly their flesh will rot away. They will not even have time to lie down.
14:13	w6fr		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns	that great fear from Yahweh will come among them	0	If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea behind the word **fear**, you can express the same idea with a verbal form such as “terrified.” Alternate translation: “Yahweh will cause the people to be very terrified” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
14:13	yl73		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	Each one will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will be raised up against the hand of another	0	These are idioms that refer to being hostile towards another person. Alternate translation: “Each person will grab someone, and they will fight each other” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
14:14	jps4			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:14	n8dy		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy	Judah will also fight against Jerusalem	0	Here “Judah” and “Jerusalem” represent the people that live there. Alternate translation: “Even the other people in Judah will fight against the people of Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
14:14	h6q8			Judah will also fight against Jerusalem	0	Some versions of the Bible read, “Judah will also fight at Jerusalem.”
14:14	up2x			They will gather the wealth	0	Alternate translation: “They will capture all the valuable possessions”
14:14	q411			in great abundance	0	Alternate translation: “in great quantities”
14:16	wx98			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:16	rf9t		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom	that came against Jerusalem	0	Here “came against” is an idiom. Alternate translation: “that attacked Jerusalem” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
14:16	y2h6			will instead go up from year to year	0	Alternate translation: “will instead go to Jerusalem every year”
14:16	ryt4			the Festival of Shelters	0	Alternate translation: “the Festival of Tabernacles” or “the Festival of Booths” or “the Festival of Tents”
14:18	q1tm		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor	A plague from Yahweh will attack the nations	0	Causing people to suffer from a plague is spoken of as if the plague would attack the people like an army. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will cause a plague among the people of the nations” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
14:19	ai96			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:20	q1hq			General Information:	0	# General Information:\n\nThese verses continue the description of the final war for the city of Jerusalem and of how God will save her.
14:20	j9sd			the bells of the horses will say	0	Alternate translation: “the inscription on the bells of the horses will say”
14:20	ez1i		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	the basins in Yahweh’s house	0	These basins were used for boiling meat in the courtyard of the temple. Alternate translation: “the cooking pots in the courtyard of the temple” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:20	c8cd		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	will be like the bowls before the altar	0	It is implied that the basins will be sacred like the bowls used for catching the blood of the sacrifices. Alternate translation: “will be as sacred as the bowls used at the altar” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:21	q299			every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be set apart to Yahweh of hosts	0	Various types of pots and utensils were made especially to be used in the temple for the worship of Yahweh and for the sacrifices. These were considered special, not to be used for anything else.
14:21	qfn5		rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit	traders will no longer be in the house of Yahweh	0	It was the custom for traders to sell the people things they needed in order to make proper sacrifices to Yahweh in the temple. Alternate translation: “people will no longer buy or sell things in the courtyard of the temple of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
14:21	hw3t			traders	0	Some versions of the Bible translate “traders” as “Canaanites.”