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I, the LORD, have spoken!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will make them strong in the LORD, and they shall walk in his name,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“So I will strengthen them in the LORD, And they shall walk up and down in His name,” Says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And I will strengthen them in the LORD, And in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And I will strengthen them in the LORD, And in His name they will walk,&#8221 declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And I shall strengthen them in the LORD, And in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I will make them mighty in Yahweh, And in His name they will walk,” declares Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“And I will strengthen Israel in the LORD, And they will walk [and glory] in His name,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the LORD, and they will march in his name — this is the LORD’s declaration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in Yahweh, and they will march in His name— this is Yahweh&#8217s declaration. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I'll strengthen my people because of who I am, and they will follow me. I, the LORD, have spoken! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I will strengthen them in the LORD. They will live in his name," declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will make my people strong; they will worship and obey me." The LORD has spoken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"I will strengthen them in the LORD, and they will march here and there in his name," declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Thus I will strengthen them by my power, and they will walk about in my name," says the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they will walk up and down in his name," says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in Yahweh. They will walk up and down in his name,” says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I have made them mighty in YHWH, "" And in His Name they walk up and down,” "" A declaration of YHWH!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I have made them mighty in Jehovah, And in His name they walk up and down, An affirmation of Jehovah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I strengthened them in Jehovah; and in his name shall they go about, says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they shall walk in his name, saith the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they will walk in his name, says the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will strengthen them in the LORD, in whose name they will walk—oracle of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will make them strong in the LORD, and they shall walk in his name, says the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall preach the good tidings of his name, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall empower them in LORD JEHOVAH, and his name they shall trust, says LORD JEHOVAH <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the LORD; And they shall walk up and down in His name, Saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will strengthen them in the Lord their God; and they shall boast in his name, saith the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/10-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1618" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/10.htm">Judah and Israel will be Restored</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>They will pass through the sea of distress and strike the waves of the sea; all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1396.htm" title="1396: wə·ḡib·bar·tîm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To be strong, mighty. A primitive root; to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently.">I will strengthen them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·ḇiš·mōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">and in His name</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yiṯ·hal·lā·ḵū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">they will walk,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-5.htm">Micah 4:5</a></span><br />Though all the nations may walk in the name of their gods, yet we will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></span><br />With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a></span><br />Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5</a></span><br />Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Habakkuk 3:19</a></span><br />GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, said the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">I will.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6</a></b></br> And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I <i>am</i> the LORD their God, and will hear them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Zechariah 12:5</a></b></br> And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem <i>shall be</i> my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Psalm 68:34,35</a></b></br> Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency <i>is</i> over Israel, and his strength <i>is</i> in the clouds… </p><p class="hdg">walk.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a></b></br> And Enoch walked with God: and he <i>was</i> not; for God took him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-40.htm">Genesis 24:40</a></b></br> And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-5.htm">Isaiah 2:5</a></b></br> O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/8-11.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-17.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">God is to be sought unto, and not idols.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">As he visited his flock for sin, so he will save and restore them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will strengthen them in the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes divine empowerment. The strengthening comes from God, indicating that the people of Israel will receive renewed vigor and capability through their relationship with Him. This is reminiscent of other biblical passages where God promises strength to His people, such as <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. The context here is the restoration of Israel, a theme prevalent in the post-exilic period when Zechariah prophesied. The strengthening is not merely physical but spiritual, enabling them to fulfill God's purposes.<p><b>and in His name they will walk</b><br>Walking in God's name implies living according to His will and under His authority. In biblical terms, a name represents character and reputation. Thus, walking in His name suggests a life that reflects God's character and commands. This is a call to holiness and obedience, aligning with the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It echoes <a href="/micah/4-5.htm">Micah 4:5</a>, where nations walk in the name of their gods, but Israel walks in the name of the LORD. This phrase also points to the transformative power of God's presence in the lives of His people, enabling them to live righteously.<p><b>declares the LORD</b><br>This declaration underscores the authority and certainty of the promise. When the LORD declares something, it is a divine assurance that it will come to pass. This phrase is a common prophetic formula, affirming that the message is not from the prophet's own imagination but from God Himself. It assures the audience of the reliability of the prophecy, reinforcing the hope and expectation of God's intervention and faithfulness to His covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet in the Old Testament who ministered to the people of Judah after their return from Babylonian exile. His prophecies encouraged the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which had been exiled to Babylon. Zechariah's prophecies were directed towards the people of Judah as they returned to their homeland.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>The period when the people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon. This context is crucial for understanding the hope and restoration themes in Zechariah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/restoration.htm">Restoration</a></b><br>The event and process of the Jewish people returning to their land and rebuilding their lives and relationship with God, as prophesied by Zechariah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_strength.htm">Divine Strength</a></b><br>God promises to strengthen His people. This strength is not merely physical but encompasses spiritual fortitude and resilience. Believers today can rely on God's strength in their daily lives and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_his_name.htm">Walking in His Name</a></b><br>Walking in the name of the LORD implies living a life that reflects His character and commands. It is a call to holiness and obedience, empowered by His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>The LORD's declaration to strengthen His people is a reminder of His faithfulness to His covenant promises. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>Just as God promised restoration to the exiled Jews, He offers hope and renewal to those who turn to Him. This is a message of encouragement for those facing difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>For Christians, walking in the name of the LORD is closely tied to their identity in Christ. Understanding who we are in Him empowers us to live out our faith boldly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Zechariah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_lucifer_also_known_as_satan.htm">Who is Lucifer also known as Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will strengthen them in the Lord.</span> I will strengthen them with myself - with my grace and power. <span class="cmt_word">They shall walk up and down in his Name.</span> They shall live in obedience to, and dependence upon, the Lord (<a href="/micah/4-5.htm">Micah 4:5</a>, where see note). The Septuagint reads, "They shall boast themselves." So God will work wonders to deliver his people from the captivity of the devil, destroying all enemies, visible and invisible, which array themselves against him. This is the final fulfilment of the prophecy. The complete restoration from the Captivity is the immediate subject of the prophet's words; and between these two we may see a reference to the conversion of the Jews in the time of Christ and the apostles, which shall go on until the end. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/10-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will strengthen</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגִבַּרְתִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡib·bar·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1396.htm">Strong's 1396: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be strong, to prevail, act insolently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them in the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽיהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in His name</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִשְׁמ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiš·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they will walk,”</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·hal·lā·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(nə·’um)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oracle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/10-12.htm">Zechariah 10:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/10-12.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 10:12 I will strengthen them in Yahweh (Zech. 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