Zechariah 6:8

Zechariah 6:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.
• New International Version (NIV)Then he called to me, “Look, those going toward the north country have given my Spirit rest in the land of the north.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then he cried to me, "Behold, those who go toward the north country have set my Spirit at rest in the north country."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And He called to me, and spoke to me, saying, “See, those who go toward the north country have given rest to My Spirit in the north country.”

Context of Zechariah 6:8

6The chariot with black horses is going north, the chariot with white horses is going west, and the chariot with dappled-gray horses is going south.” 7The powerful horses were eager to set out to patrol the earth. And the Lord said, “Go and patrol the earth!” So they left at once on their patrol. Then the Lord summoned me and said, “Look, those who went north have vented the anger of my Spirit there in the land of the north.” 9Then I received another message from the Lord: 10“Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah will bring gifts of silver and gold from the Jews exiled in Babylon. As soon as they arrive, meet them at the home of Josiah son of Zephaniah.

Zechariah 6:8 word by word

וַיַּזְעֵ֣ק אֹתִ֔י וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר אֵלַ֖י לֵאמֹ֑ר רְאֵ֗ה הַיּֽוֹצְאִים֙ אֶל־אֶ֣רֶץ צָפ֔וֹן הֵנִ֥יחוּ אֶת־רוּחִ֖י בְּאֶ֥רֶץ צָפֽוֹן׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then criedזָעַקzâ‛aq · to cry outH2199
• he uponאֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• me, and spakeדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• unto me, sayingאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• Beholdרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: behold!H7200
• these that goיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• toward the northצָפוֹןtsâphôn tsâphôn · northH6828
• countryאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• have quietedנוּחַnûach · to restH5117
• my spiritרוּחַrûach · spiritH7307

Cross-references for Zechariah 6:8

• Zechariah 1:15But I am very angry with the other nations that are now enjoying peace and security. I was only a little angry with my people, but the nations inflicted harm on them far beyond my intentions.
• Judges 8:3God gave you victory over Oreb and Zeeb, the commanders of the Midianite army. What have I accomplished compared to that?” When the men of Ephraim heard Gideon’s answer, their anger subsided.
• Judges 15:7“Because you did this,” Samson vowed, “I won’t rest until I take my revenge on you!”
• Ecclesiastes 10:4If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
• Isaiah 1:24Therefore, the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the Mighty One of Israel, says, “I will take revenge on my enemies and pay back my foes!
• Isaiah 18:3All you people of the world, everyone who lives on the earth— when I raise my battle flag on the mountain, look! When I blow the ram’s horn, listen!
• Isaiah 42:13The Lord will march forth like a mighty hero; he will come out like a warrior, full of fury. He will shout his battle cry and crush all his enemies.
• Isaiah 48:14Have any of your idols ever told you this? Come, all of you, and listen: The Lord has chosen Cyrus as his ally. He will use him to put an end to the empire of Babylon and to destroy the Babylonian armies.
• Isaiah 51:22This is what the Sovereign Lord, your God and Defender, says: “See, I have taken the terrible cup from your hands. You will drink no more of my fury.
• Jeremiah 51:48Then the heavens and earth will rejoice, for out of the north will come destroying armies against Babylon,” says the Lord.
• Ezekiel 5:13Then at last my anger will be spent, and I will be satisfied. And when my fury against them has subsided, all Israel will know that I, the Lord, have spoken to them in my jealous anger.
• Ezekiel 16:42“Then at last my fury against you will be spent, and my jealous anger will subside. I will be calm and will not be angry with you anymore.
• Revelation 18:21Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a huge millstone. He threw it into the ocean and shouted, “Just like this, the great city Babylon will be thrown down with violence and will never be found again.

Commentaries on Zechariah 6:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Have quieted my spirit in the north country - They have fulfilled my judgments on Assyria and Chaldea. Nabopolassar and Cyrus first, against the Assyrians and Chaldeans; and Alexander next, against the Persians. On this vision Abp. Newcome remarks: - The black horses seem to denote the Persian empire; which, by subduing the Chaldeans, and being about to inflict a second heavy chastisement on Babylon, quieted God's spirit with respect to Chaldea; a country…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Then God, or the Angel of the Lord - who speaks of what belonged to God alone, “called me” (probably “loudly” Judges 4:10, Judges 4:13; 2 Samuel 20:4-5), so as to command his attention to this which most immediately concerned his people. These have quieted My spirit in the north country - Or rather, “have made My anger to rest” on, that is, have carried it thither and deposited it there, made it to rest upon them, as its abode, as John saith of the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8the LORD summoned me: The series of visions ends with a direct message from the Lord to Zechariah. By bypassing the interpreting angel, God stresses the certain and effective fulfillment of his word to Israel. have given rest to My Spirit: Spirit can mean “anger,” as it does here (see Judges 8:3; Isaiah 33:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. north ... quieted ... my spirit--that is, caused My anger to rest (Jud 8:3, Margin; Ec 10:4; Eze 5:13; 16:42). Babylon alone of the four great world kingdoms had in Zechariah's time been finally punished; therefore, in its case alone does God now say His anger is satisfied; the others had as yet to expiate their sin; the fourth has still to do so. The double crown is placed on Joshua's head, symbolizing that the true priesthood and the kingdom shall be…Read the comment

Topics related to Zechariah 6:8

• Vision

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• North country
• Angel
• Bible, the
• Chariot
• Jeremiah (2)
• Joshua (3)
• Zechariah, Book of
• horse, warhorse, horseback, stallion, steed, mare

Commentaries on Zechariah 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings