Zechariah 13
| Zechariah 13 | |
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| Book | Book of Zechariah |
| Category | Nevi'im |
| Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
| Order in the Christian part | 38 |
Zechariah 13 is the thirteenth chapter of the Book of Zechariah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.[1][2] This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Zechariah, and is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets.[3][4]
Text
- The original text is written in Hebrew language.
- This chapter is divided into 9 verses.
Textual versions
Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:
- Masoretic Text (10th century)
Ancient translations in Koine Greek:
- Septuagint (3rd century BC)
- Theodotion version (~AD 180)
Structure
NKJV groups this chapter into:
- Zechariah 13:1–6 = Idolatry Cut Off
- Zechariah 13:7–9 = The Shepherd Savior
Verse 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. (KJV)[5]
- "Shepherd": Rashi interprets this as "the one whom [God] appointed over the flock of [His] exile."[6]
See also
- Related Bible parts: Zechariah 12, Matthew 26, Mark 14
Notes and references
- ^ Collins 2014.
- ^ Hayes 2015.
- ^ Metzger, Bruce M., et al. The Oxford Companion to the Bible. New York: Oxford University Press, 1993.
- ^ Keck, Leander E. 1996. The New Interpreter's Bible: Volume: VII. Nashville: Abingdon.
- ^ Zechariah 13:7
- ^ Rashi's Commentary on Zechariah 13:7.
Bibliography
- Collins, John J. (2014). Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures. Fortress Press.
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