Zechariah 9:11 cpdv — You, likewise, by the blood of your testimony, have sent forth your prisoners from the pit, in which there is no water.

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"You, likewise, by the blood of your testimony, have sent forth your prisoners from the pit, in which there is no water."

— Zechariah 9:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zechariah 9 — Context

8

And I will encircle my house with those who serve me in war, going and returning, and the exactor will no longer pass over them. For now I have seen with my eyes.

9

Rejoice well, daughter of Zion, shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem. Behold, your King will come to you: the Just One, the Savior. He is poor and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt, the son of a donkey.

10

And I will scatter the four-horse chariot out of Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be destroyed. And he will speak peace to the Gentiles, and his power will be from sea to sea, and from the rivers even to the end of the earth.

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You, likewise, by the blood of your testimony, have sent forth your prisoners from the pit, in which there is no water.

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Turn back to the fortress, prisoners of hope. Today, I also announce that I will repay you double,

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because I have stretched out Judah for myself, like a bow; I have filled Ephraim. And I will raise up your sons, Zion, above your sons, Greece. And I will set you as the sword of the strength.

14

And the Lord God will be seen over them, and his arrow will go forth like lightning. And the Lord God will sound the trumpet, and he will go forth into the whirlwind of the South.

Zechariah 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:11 say?
Zechariah 9:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You, likewise, by the blood of your testimony, have sent forth your prisoners from the pit, in which there is no water.”
Where is Zechariah 9:11 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 11.
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 9:11.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:11 in?
Zechariah 9:11 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 9:11?
Zechariah 9:11 reads (CPDV): “You, likewise, by the blood of your testimony, have sent forth your prisoners from the pit, in which there is no water.” 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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