1. in die illa erit fons patens domus David et habitantibus Hierusalem in ablutionem peccatoris et menstruatæ
2. et erit in die illa dicit Dominus exercituum disperdam nomina idolorum de terra et non memorabuntur ultra et prophetas et spiritum inmundum auferam de terra
3. et erit cum prophetaverit quispiam ultra dicent ei pater ejus et mater ejus qui genuerunt eum non vives quia mendacium locutus es in nomine Domini et configent eum pater ejus et mater ejus genitores ejus cum prophetaverit
4. et erit in die illa confundentur prophetæ unusquisque ex visione sua cum prophetaverit nec operientur pallio saccino ut mentiantur
5. sed dicet non sum propheta homo agricola ego sum quoniam Adam exemplum meum ab adulescentia mea
6. et dicetur ei quid sunt plagæ istæ in medio manuum tuarum et dicet his plagatus sum in domo eorum qui diligebant me
7. framea suscitare super pastorem meum et super virum coherentem mihi dicit Dominus exercituum percute pastorem et dispergantur oves et convertam manum meam ad parvulos
8. et erunt in omni terra dicit Dominus partes duæ in ea disperdentur et deficient et tertia pars relinquetur in ea
9. et ducam tertiam partem per ignem et uram eas sicut uritur argentum et probabo eos sicut probatur aurum ipse vocabit nomen meum et ego exaudiam eum dicam populus meus es et ipse dicet Dominus Deus meus
Footnotes:
13:1 - The purification of Israel is promised in the future, when a fountain will be opened for the remission of sins and impurity. This points to the redemptive work of Christ, which offers complete forgiveness to all believers (see also John 19:34 and 1 John 1:7).
13:2-6 - The prophecy about the eradication of false idols and prophets symbolizes the end of idolatry and the restoration of true worship of God. The destruction of falsehood is an essential part of the purification of God's people (see also 1 Corinthians 10:14 and 1 John 5:21).
13:7-9 - The promise that God will purify His people through fire reflects the process of spiritual refining, in which true faith will be separated from false faith. This is illustrated by the reference to the "smitten shepherd," which applies to Christ's passion and suffering for his people (see also Matthew 26:31-35 and 1 Peter 1:6-7).
13:7-9 - The "smitten shepherd" is a direct reference to the suffering of Christ, who would be abandoned by His disciples, but through this suffering, God would purify His people. The promise to restore the remnant of Israel points to the future of the Church (see also Isaiah 53:3-5 and Luke 22:61-62).
13:9 - The promise to refine the remnant of Israel like gold and silver speaks to the process of sanctification that believers go through, being purified and made more like Christ (see also 1 Peter 1:6-7 and Malachi 3:3).
Verses related to Prophetia Zachariae, 13:
Zechariah chapter 13 promises purification and refinement for God's people. How will the Lord sanctify His nation? This profound text announces an open source for purification, the removal of idolatry and false prophets. The chapter includes the enigmatic prophecy about the wounded shepherd and the scattered flock. Zechariah 13 explores themes such as sanctification, divine judgment, and the suffering of the Messiah. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the central themes of this transformative chapter.
Matthew 26:31: "Then Jesus said to them, 'Tonight you will all abandon me. For it is written: 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'" - Jesus directly quotes Zechariah 13:7, applying it to himself as the shepherd who would be wounded.
1 Peter 1:7: "Therefore, the faith you have, much more precious than perishable gold, even if refined by fire, is genuine and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 13:9 about the refinement of God's people through fire.
Ezekiel 36:25: "I will sprinkle pure water on you and you will be clean; I will cleanse them from all their impurities and from all their idols." - This passage echoes the theme of Zechariah 13:1 about cleansing from sin.
Revelation 7:14: "I replied, 'Lord, you know.' Then he said to me, 'These are they who came out of the great tribulation; They washed their clothes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.'" - This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 13 about the purification of God's people.
Hebrews 9:14: "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself immaculately to God, purify our conscience from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" - This passage relates to the theme of purification in Zechariah 13:1.
FAQ:
What is the fountain of purification mentioned in Zechariah 13?
The source of purification is the blood of Christ, which is shed to cleanse people from their sins and restore their relationship with God. (Zechariah 13:1)
What does Zechariah 13 say about false prophets?
Zechariah 13 warns against false prophets, who deceive God's people, and describes a time when these prophets will be punished and cast out. (Zechariah 13:2-4)
What does the shepherd's blow in Zechariah 13 mean?
The shepherd's blow symbolizes the death of the Messiah, who would be struck by his enemies, representing Jesus' suffering on the cross. (Zechariah 13:7)
What will the future be like for the remnant of Israel in Zechariah 13?
The remnant of Israel will be purified through suffering and will turn to God with a sincere heart, living in faith and righteousness. (Zechariah 13:9)
