Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zechariah 11:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zechariah 11:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 11 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.”
Zechariah 11:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Zechariah 11:17
Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! (הוֹי רֹעִי הָאֱלִיל עֹזְבִי הַצֹּאן)—hoy introduces covenant curse against the ro'i ha-elil (worthless/idol shepherd), one who azav (abandons, forsakes) sheep entrusted to him. This follows Zechariah's enacted prophecy where he symbolically became shepherd of a doomed flock (11:4-14), representing both failed Israelite leadership and, prophetically, the Messiah's rejection. The sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye—specific judgment: the arm (strength for defense) and right eye (vision for guidance) will be destroyed, rendering th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 11:17
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“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.”
“Woe to the foolish prophets”
“we know that no idol is anything in the world”
“prophesy against the shepherds of Israel”
“but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace”
“or that an idol is anything?”
“says Yahweh”
“says the Lord Yahweh, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon”
“Go, and tell this people, 'You hear indeed, but don't understand; and you see indeed, but don't perceive.',And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not., וַיֹּאמֶר לֵךְ וְאָמַרְתָּ לָעָם הַזֶּה שִׁמְעוּ שָׁמוֹעַ וְאַל־תָּבִינוּ וּרְאוּ רָאוֹ וְאַל־תֵּדָעוּ׃ ,And He said: Go”