Zechariah 11:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 11:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 11:9 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and le..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 11:9 — KJV
“Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another. another: Heb. his fellow, or, neighbour”
— Zechariah 11:9 (KJV)
Zechariah 11:9 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 11:9
“Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between the straits. because of great...: Heb. for the greatness of servitude”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:9: then, let, cut
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:9: let, cut, off
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:9: then, die, eat
“If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me. the common...: Heb. as every man dieth”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 11:9: then, dieth, die
“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 11:9: die, cut, off
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