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Zechariah 11:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Zechariah 11:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 11 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me. lothed: Heb. was straightened for them”
Zechariah 11:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Zechariah 11:8
Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me. This cryptic verse describes the shepherd's action against corrupt leadership. "Three shepherds also I cut off in one month" (va-akhchid et-sheloshet ha-ro'im be-yerach echad, וָאַכְחִיד אֶת־שְׁלֹשֶׁת הָרֹעִים בְּיֶרַח אֶחָד) has generated extensive interpretation. The "three shepherds" likely represent categories of Israel's leadership: prophets, priests, and kings/rulers—or perhaps Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes in Jesus's day. "Cut off" means destroyed, removed from office, rendered pow...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 11:8
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“but it hates me”
“you know that it has hated me before it hated you.”
“the Redeemer of Israel”
“behold”
“and sent an envoy after him”
“hates my Father also.”
“They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.”
“And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.”
“my soul has no pleasure in him.{Habakkuk 2:3-4},Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.,,,,,,,,”
“Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people”