Zechariah 10:4 kjv — Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

King James Version

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

— Zechariah 10:4, King James Version

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Zechariah 10 — Context

1

Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.

2

For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.

3

Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the Lord of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.

4

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

5

And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the Lord is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.

6

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them.

7

And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the Lord.

Zechariah 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 10:4 say?
Zechariah 10:4 in the King James Version reads: “Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.”
Where is Zechariah 10:4 in the Bible?
Zechariah 10:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 10, verse 4.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 10:4.
What translation should I read Zechariah 10:4 in?
Zechariah 10:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 10:4?
Zechariah 10:4 reads (KJV): “Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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