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Prophetia Zachariae, 11

1. aperi Libane portas tuas et comedat ignis cedros tuas

1. Aperi, Libane, portas tuas, et comedat ignis cedros tuas.

2. ulula abies quia cecidit cedrus quoniam magnifici vastati sunt ululate quercus Basan quoniam succisus est saltus munitus

2. Ulula, abies, quia cecidit cedrus, quoniam magnifici vastati sunt; ululate, quercus Basan, quoniam corruit saltus impervius.

3. vox ululatus pastorum quia vastata est magnificentia eorum vox rugitus leonum quoniam vastata est superbia Jordanis

3. Vox ululatus pastorum, quia vastata est magnificentia eorum; vox rugitus leonum, quoniam vastata est superbia Iordanis.

4. hæc dicit Dominus Deus meus pasce pecora occisionis

4. Haec dicit Dominus Deus meus: “Pasce pecora occisionis.

5. quæ qui possederant occidebant et non dolebant et vendebant ea dicentes benedictus Dominus divites facti sumus et pastores eorum non parcebant eis

5. Quae, qui emunt, occidunt et non dolent; et, qui vendunt ea, dicunt: “Benedictus Dominus! Dives factus sum”. Et pastores eorum non miserentur eorum.

6. et ego non parcam ultra super habitantes terram dicit Dominus ecce ego tradam homines unumquemque in manu proximi sui et in manu regis sui et concident terram et non eruam de manu eorum

6. Et ego non miserebor ultra super habitantes terram, dicit Dominus; ecce ego tradam homines, unumquemque in manu proximi sui et in manu regis sui; et concident terram, et non eruam de manu eorum”.

7. et pascam pecus occisionis propter hoc o pauperes gregis et adsumpsi mihi duas virgas unam vocavi Decorem et alteram vocavi Funiculos et pavi gregem

7. Et ego pavi pecus occisionis pro mercatoribus gregis. Et assumpsi mihi duas virgas: unam vocavi Gratiam et alteram vocavi Funiculum; et pavi gregem.

8. et succidi tres pastores in mense uno et contracta est anima mea in eis siquidem anima eorum variavit in me

8. Et succidi tres pastores in mense uno, et taeduit eorum animam meam; siquidem et animam eorum taeduit mei.

9. et dixi non pascam vos quod moritur moriatur et quod succiditur succidatur et reliqui vorent unusquisque carnem proximi sui

9. Et dixi: “Non pascam vos. Quae moritura est, moriatur; et, quae succidenda est, succidatur; et reliquae devorent unaquaeque carnem proximae suae”.

10. et tuli virgam meam quæ vocabatur Decus et abscidi eam ut irritum facerem fœdus meum quod percussi cum omnibus populis

10. Et tuli virgam meam, quae vocabatur Gratia, et abscidi eam, ut irritum facerem foedus meum, quod percussi cum omnibus populis.

11. et in irritum deductum est in die illa et cognoverunt sic pauperes gregis qui custodiunt mihi quia verbum Domini est

11. Et irritum factum est in die illa; et cognoverunt mercatores gregis, qui observabant me, quia verbum Domini est.

12. et dixi ad eos si bonum est in oculis vestris adferte mercedem meam et si non quiescite et adpenderunt mercedem meam triginta argenteos

12. Et dixi ad eos: “Si bonum est in oculis vestris, afferte mercedem meam et, si non, quiescite”. Et appenderunt mercedem meam triginta siclos argenteos.

13. et dixit Dominus ad me proice illud ad statuarium decorum pretium quod adpretiatus sum ab eis et tuli triginta argenteos et projeci illos in domo Domini ad statuarium

13. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Proice illud in thesaurum, decorum pretium, quo appretiatus sum ab eis”. Et tuli triginta siclos argenteos et proieci illos in domum Domini in thesaurum. 14 Et praecidi virgam meam secundam, quae appellabatur Funiculus, ut dissolverem germanitatem inter Iudam et Israel.

14. et præcidi virgam meam secundam quæ appellabatur Funiculus ut dissolverem germanitatem inter Judam et inter Israël

14.

15. et dixit Dominus ad me adhuc sume tibi vasa pastoris stulti

15. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Adhuc sume tibi vasa pastoris stulti;

16. quia ecce ego suscitabo pastorem in terra qui derelicta non visitabit dispersum non quæret et contritum non sanabit et id quod stat non enutriet et carnes pingujum comedet et ungulas eorum dissolvet

16. quia ecce ego suscitabo pastorem in terra, qui perituram ovem non visitabit, dispersam non quaeret et contritam non sanabit et stantem non sustinebit et carnes pinguium comedet et ungulas earum confringet.

17. o pastor et idolum derelinquens gregem gladius super brachium ejus et super oculum dextrum ejus brachium ejus ariditate siccabitur et oculus dexter ejus tenebrescens obscurabitur

17. Vae stulto meo pastori derelinquenti gregem! Gladius super brachium eius et super oculum dextrum eius; brachium eius ariditate siccetur, et oculus dexter eius tenebrescens obscuretur”.



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Footnotes:

11:1-3 - The destruction of the land of Israel is foretold, with reference to the shepherds' lament and the loss of their sheep. This event symbolizes the failure of spiritual leaders and the resulting crisis for God's people. The image of "shepherds" in Zechariah reflects the leadership's failure to guide the people in righteousness (see also Ezekiel 34:1-10 and Jeremiah 23:1-2).

11:4-6 - God commands Zechariah to shepherd the flock destined for slaughter. This passage emphasizes the rebellion of the people of Israel and the impending judgment on those who have turned away from God, highlighting the responsibility of leaders for the spiritual condition of the nation (see also Jeremiah 25:34-36 and Matthew 23:37).

11:7-14 - Zechariah symbolically breaks the two sticks, "Favor" and "Unity," representing the breaking of the covenant with God and the division among the tribes of Israel. This act symbolizes the collapse of God's covenant with His people and the emergence of a new leader, who would be rejected, pointing to the rejection of Christ (see also Matthew 26:15 and Mark 14:21).

11:15-17 - God instructs Zechariah to act like a foolish shepherd, pointing to the arrival of a false leader and Israel's impending defeat. The lament for a "worthless shepherd" is a warning against those who lead selfishly and in opposition to God's will (see also John 10:11-15 and Revelation 6:15-17).

11:18-19 - The reference to a "sharp knife" and the destruction of the flock emphasizes the final judgment that would come upon Israel, a lesson on the consequences of rejecting the true shepherd and God's covenant (see also Isaiah 56:10-12 and Luke 19:41-44).

Verses related to Prophetia Zachariae, 11:

Zechariah chapter 11 presents the parable of the shepherds. What warning does God give about corrupt leadership? This enigmatic text describes the judgment on unfaithful shepherds and includes the symbolic action of the two rods, "Favor" and "Union". The chapter also mentions the thirty pieces of silver, prefiguring Jesus' betrayal. Zechariah 11 explores themes such as pastoral responsibility, divine rejection, and the consequences of infidelity. Ponder with us five biblical passages that broaden your understanding of this provocative chapter.

Matthew 26:15: "And he asked them, 'How much will you give me if I hand him over to you?' And they set the price for him: thirty pieces of silver." - This passage reflects Zechariah 11:12, where the shepherd is paid thirty pieces of silver, interpreted as a prophecy about Jesus' betrayal.

John 10:12-13: "The employee is not the shepherd to whom the sheep belong. So, when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the herd and scatters them. He runs away because he is a salaryman and doesn't care about the sheep." - This passage echoes the theme of the negligent shepherd in Zechariah 11:16-17.

Ezekiel 34:2: "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only care for themselves! Shouldn't shepherds care for their flock?" - This passage reflects the theme of Zechariah 11 about negligent and unfaithful shepherds.

Matthew 27:9-10: "Then what was said by the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: 'They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price that the people of Israel had set for their lives, and used them to buy the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me' ." - Although attributed to Jeremiah, this text refers to the prophecy of Zechariah 11:12-13 about the thirty pieces of silver.

Jeremiah 23:1: "Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! declares the Lord." - This verse echoes the theme of Zechariah 11 about bad shepherds who do not care for their flock.

FAQ:

What does Zechariah 11 say about the end of the sheep?

Zechariah 11 describes the end of the sheep as a sign of judgment. The shepherd symbolizes leadership, and the sheep are God's people, who suffer because of the rejection of faithful leadership. (Zechariah 11:4-17)

What is the significance of the foolish shepherd in Zechariah 11?

The foolish shepherd represents leaders who do not care for the people, bringing destruction and misery, as opposed to righteous shepherds who would guide them with wisdom. (Zechariah 11:15-17)

Why does God order the cutting off of the shepherd figure in Zechariah 11?

The cutting off of the shepherd symbolizes the people of Israel's rejection of God and righteous leadership, which would result in abandonment and suffering. (Zechariah 11:8-9)

What does the payment of thirty pieces of silver in Zechariah 11 mean?

The thirty pieces of silver represent the price for which the Messiah would be betrayed, a reference to the betrayal of Judas, who betrayed him for that amount. (Zechariah 11:12-13)

How does Zechariah 11 prefigure the Messiah?

Zechariah 11 anticipates the Messiah who would be rejected and betrayed by the people, bringing judgment upon Israel but also hope for the future restoration. (Zechariah 11:4-17)


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