Zechariah 11:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 11:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 11:8 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me. lothed...: Heb. w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 11:8 — KJV
“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)
Zechariah 11:8 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 11:8
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:8: also, cut, off
“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:8: also, off, one
“And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. their thumbs...: Heb. the thumbs of their hands and of their feet gathered: or, gleaned”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:8: three, cut, off
“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:8: cut, off, one
“Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain; out...: Heb. out of the midst of Judah”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:8: cut, off, one
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