King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword [shall be] upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Woe to the worthless shepherd who abandons the sheep! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye. May his arm be completely withered and his right eye totally blinded."
Berean Standard Bible:
Woe to the worthless shepherd,who deserts the flock!May a sword strike his armand his right eye!May his arm be completely witheredand his right eye utterly blinded!”
American Standard Version:
Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Woe{H1945} to the idol{H457} shepherd{H7473} that leaveth{H5800} the flock{H6629}! the sword{H2719} shall be upon his arm{H2220}, and upon his right{H3225} eye{H5869}: his arm{H2220} shall be clean{H3001} dried up{H3001}, and his right{H3225} eye{H5869} shall be utterly{H3543} darkened{H3543}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 23:1
- ¶ Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.
Ezekiel 13:3
- Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
1 Corinthians 8:4
- ¶ As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Ezekiel 34:2
- Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Isaiah 42:19
- Who [is] blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger [that] I sent? who [is] blind as [he that is] perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?
Isaiah 42:20
- Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
Matthew 23:16
- Woe unto you, [ye] blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
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Commentary for Zechariah 11:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1945
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הוֹי
Transliteration: hôwy
Pronunciation: hoh'ee
Description: a prolonged form of הוֹ (akin to אוֹי); oh!; ah, alas, ho, O, woe. - Strong's Number: H457
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלִיל
Transliteration: ʼĕlîyl
Pronunciation: el-eel'
Description: apparently from אַל; good for nothing, by anal. vain or vanity; specifically an idol; idol, no value, thing of nought. - Strong's Number: H7473
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹעִי
Transliteration: rôʻîy
Pronunciation: ro-ee'
Description: from active participle of רָעָה; pastoral; as noun, a shepherd; shipherd. - Strong's Number: H5800
There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָזַב
Transliteration: ʻâzab
Pronunciation: aw-zab'
Description: a primitive root; to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.; commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H6629
There are 247 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֹאן
Transliteration: tsôʼn
Pronunciation: tsone
Description: or צאוֹן; (Psalm 144:13), from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men); (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). - Strong's Number: H2719
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶרֶב
Transliteration: chereb
Pronunciation: kheh'-reb
Description: from חָרַב; drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement; axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. - Strong's Number: H2220
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְרוֹעַ
Transliteration: zᵉrôwaʻ
Pronunciation: zer-o'-ah
Description: or (shortened) זְרֹעַ; and (feminine) זְרוֹעָה; or זְרֹעָה; from זָרַע; the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force; arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. - Strong's Number: H3225
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָמִין
Transliteration: yâmîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H3001
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָבֵשׁ
Transliteration: yâbêsh
Pronunciation: yaw-bashe'
Description: a primitive root; to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage); be ashamed, clean, be confounded, (make) dry (up), (do) shame(-fully), [idiom] utterly, wither (away). - Strong's Number: H3543
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּהָה
Transliteration: kâhâh
Pronunciation: kaw-haw'
Description: a primitive root; to be weak, i.e. (figuratively) to despond (causatively, rebuke), or (of light, the eye) to grow dull; darken, be dim, fail, faint, restrain, [idiom] utterly.