Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zechariah 11:16 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Zechariah 11:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 11 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. cut off: or, hidden feed: or, bear”
Zechariah 11:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Zechariah 11:16
This prophetic oracle introduces a worthless shepherd as divine judgment on Israel. The phrase "lo, I will raise up" (hineh anokhi meqim) indicates God's sovereign action in bringing judgment through a wicked leader. The term "shepherd" (ro'eh) is loaded with meaning in Scripture, representing both political and spiritual leadership.The shepherd's failures are systematically listed: he will "not visit those that be cut off" (et-hannikchad lo yiphqod)—failing to care for the perishing; "neither shall seek the young one" (hanna'ar lo-yevaqesh)—ignoring the wandering; "nor heal that that is broke...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 11:16
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“prophesy against the shepherds of Israel”
“the God of Israel”
“and not a shepherd”
“then had they caused my people to hear my words”
“My lord knows that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds with me have their young, and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die.,And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.,וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו אֲדֹנִי יֹדֵעַ כִּי־הַיְלָדִים רַכִּים וְהַצֹּאן וְהַבָּקָר עָלוֹת עָלָי וּדְפָקוּם יוֹם אֶחָד וָמֵתוּ כָּל־הַצֹּאן׃ ,And he said unto him: My lord knoweth that the children are tender”
“I am against the shepherds; and I will require my sheep at their hand”
“and push all the diseased with your horns”
“and will bring back that which was driven away”
“and I haven't eaten the rams of your flocks.”