KJV ORIGINAL
Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From him will come the cornerstone that holds everything together, the nail that secures it all, the bow that wins every battle — basically, every leader who matters will come from him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
All the real leaders and game-changers? They're coming from God's people.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Zechariah wrote this message to the Jewish community who had returned to Judah from Babylonian exile, likely in the late sixth century BCE. It was written to encourage them in their spiritual and national rebuilding efforts, promising divine intervention and leadership for their future restoration and strength.
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