Zechariah 11:10 web — I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples.

World English Bible

"I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples."

— Zechariah 11:10, World English Bible

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Zechariah 11 — Context

7

So I fed the flock of slaughter, especially the oppressed of the flock. I took for myself two staffs. The one I called "Favor," and the other I called "Union," and I fed the flock.

8

I cut off the three shepherds in one month; for my soul was weary of them, and their soul also loathed me.

9

Then I said, "I will not feed you. That which dies, let it die; and that which is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let those who are left eat each other's flesh."

10

I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples.

11

It was broken in that day; and thus the poor of the flock that listened to me knew that it was the word of Yahweh.

12

I said to them, "If you think it best, give me my wages; and if not, keep them." So they weighed for my wages thirty pieces of silver.

13

Yahweh said to me, "Throw it to the potter, the handsome price that I was valued at by them!" I took the thirty pieces of silver, and threw them to the potter, in the house of Yahweh.

Zechariah 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:10 say?
Zechariah 11:10 in the World English Bible reads: “I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples.”
Where is Zechariah 11:10 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verse 10.
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 11:10.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:10 in?
Zechariah 11:10 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 11:10?
Zechariah 11:10 reads (WEB): “I took my staff Favor, and cut it apart, that I might break my covenant that I had made with all the peoples.” 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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