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Zechariah 11:16

Zechariah 11:17-1964 bbe — A curse on the foolish keeper who goes away from the flock! the sword will be on his arm and on his right eye: his arm…

Bible in Basic English

"A curse on the foolish keeper who goes away from the flock! the sword will be on his arm and on his right eye: his arm will become quite dry and his eye will be made completely dark."

— Zechariah 11:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Zechariah 11 — Context

14

Then I took my other rod, the one named Bands, cutting it in two, so that the relation of brothers between Judah and Israel might be broken.

15

And the Lord said to me, Take again the instruments of a foolish keeper of sheep.

16

For see, I will put a sheep-keeper over the land, who will have no care for that which is cut off, and will not go in search of the wanderers, or make well what is broken, and he will not give food to that which is ill, but he will take for his food the flesh of the fat, and let their feet be broken.

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A curse on the foolish keeper who goes away from the flock! the sword will be on his arm and on his right eye: his arm will become quite dry and his eye will be made completely dark.

Zechariah 11:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:17-1964 say?
Zechariah 11:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A curse on the foolish keeper who goes away from the flock! the sword will be on his arm and on his right eye: his arm will become quite dry and his eye will be made completely dark.”
Where is Zechariah 11:17-1964 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verses 17–1964.
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 11:17-1964.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:17-1964 in?
Zechariah 11:17-1964 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 11:17-1964?
Zechariah 11:17-1964 reads (BBE): “A curse on the foolish keeper who goes away from the flock! the sword will be on his arm and on his right eye: his arm will become quite dry and his eye will be made completely dark.” 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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