Zechariah 7:11

But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Zechariah 7:11

BSB

But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing.

AKJV

But they refused to listen, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.

CPDV

But they were not willing to pay attention, and they turned aside their shoulder to depart, and they pressed upon their ears, so that they would not hear.

ERV

But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.

NHEB

But they refused to listen, and turned their backs, and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.

SMT

And they will refuse to attend, and they will give a stubborn shoulder, and their ears they made heavy from hearing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Zechariah 7:11

ButtheyrefusedH3985VerbtohearkenH7181VerbandpulledawayH5637VerbtheshoulderH3802Noun FeminineandstoppedH3513VerbtheirearsH241Noun FemininethattheyshouldnothearH8085

Commentary for Zechariah 7:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Zechariah 7:11

Summary

Ancestors resisted divine guidance

Event

Defiance displayed

Estimated Time Period

c. 518 BC