Zechariah 13

Cleansing from Sin

1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sinSin: חַטָּאת (Chatta'ah). The Hebrew chatta'ah (חַטָּאת) means sin—missing the mark of God's standard. It encompasses rebellion, transgression, and falling short of divine holiness. and for uncleanness. Sin: Psalms 51:2, John 1:29, 1 John 1:7. References Jerusalem: Zechariah 12:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:7, Jeremiah 17:13, Ezekiel 36:25, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 John 5:6 +5

2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. to pass out of the land. Prophecy: Revelation 19:20. References Lord: Jeremiah 29:23, Ezekiel 30:13. Spirit: 1 Kings 22:22. Parallel theme: Exodus 23:13, Psalms 16:4, Isaiah 2:18, 2:20, Ezekiel 36:25, Hosea 2:17 +5

3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth. Prophecy: Deuteronomy 18:20, Jeremiah 23:34, Ezekiel 14:9. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:37

4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: Prophecy: Revelation 11:3. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 1:8, Isaiah 20:2, Jeremiah 6:15, Matthew 3:4, Mark 1:6

5 But he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth. Prophecy: Amos 7:14

6 And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

The Shepherd Struck

7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. References Lord: Revelation 1:8. Word: Jeremiah 47:6. Parallel theme: Zechariah 11:7, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 37:24, Micah 5:2, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27, 14:50, John 16:32 +5

8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. References Lord: Jeremiah 30:11, Malachi 3:5, Mark 13:20. Parallel theme: Isaiah 6:13, 66:24, Ezekiel 5:12, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 22:7, Revelation 16:19 +4

9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References Lord: Acts 2:21, James 1:12. References God: Zechariah 10:6, Jeremiah 30:22, Revelation 21:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 91:15, Isaiah 43:2, 48:10, 1 Peter 4:12 +5