Zechariah 10:11
They will pass through the sea of distress
What it says
He will bring them through distress while humbling the powers of Egypt and Assyria.
What it is doing
This verse casts restoration in exodus-like and judgment-filled terms.
In context
1Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; 2For idols speak deceit 3“My anger burns against the shepherds, 4The cornerstone will come from Judah, 5They will be like mighty men in battle, 6I will strengthen the house of Judah 7Ephraim will be like a mighty man, 8I will whistle for them to gather, 9Though I sow them among the nations, 10I will bring them back from Egypt 11They will pass through the sea of distress 12I will strengthen them in the LORD,