Zechariah 11:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 11:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 11:4 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 11:4 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;”
— Zechariah 11:4 (KJV)
Zechariah 11:4 in Context — About the Book of Zechariah
Zechariah pairs night visions with Messianic precision — the king on a donkey, thirty pieces of silver, the pierced one, the fountain opened for sin. To discouraged builders his word still stands: not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.
Cross-References for Zechariah 11:4
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:4: thus, saith, lord
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:4: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:4: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:4: thus, saith, lord
“And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume because of the glittering:”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:4: thus, saith, lord
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