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Zechariah 10:1
Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.
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Interpretation

Zechariah 10:1 shows a rain in time that is lived within limits and longings—see "yahweh" and "rain". Align rain in time when pressure tempts shortcuts—brighten hope by remembering.

Context

Zechariah speaks here as prophetic oracle writing, highlighting rain in time. Within ch. 10, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “yahweh” and “rain”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Zechariah to Zechariah. Academic consensus for Zechariah tends toward: Apocalyptic visions; chs 9–14 may be later.. Date: 520–515 BC; later additions possible.. This verse leans into prophetic hope & judgment.

More details
Traditional:Zechariah
Modern scholarship:Apocalyptic visions; chs 9–14 may be later.
Date:520–515 BC; later additions possible.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.