Zechariah 12:10
Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)
Maar Ek sal die nageslag van koning Dawid en die mense van Jerusalem laat jammer word oor wat hulle gedoen het. Hulle sal na My toe opkyk en bid. Hulle sal huil en treur oor die man wat hulle doodgesteek het met 'n spies. Hulle sal oor hom treur en huil soos iemand wat treur oor sy enigste kind wat dood is. Hulle sal huil oor hom soos iemand wat huil oor sy oudste kind wat dood is.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says God will pour grace and prayers on the people of Jerusalem, and they will see Jesus whom they have pierced and mourn for him deeply. It's a prophecy about God's future action.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your favorite toy suddenly came to life and you hurt it by accident. You'd feel really sad, right? That's how this verse talks about people feeling very sorry after seeing Jesus whom they've hurt. It’s like the deepest sadness when you lose something or someone special to you.
Historical Background
This prophecy was written by Zechariah around 520-518 BCE. He wrote it for the Israelites returning from exile in Babylon, predicting a future time of restoration and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can be applied when we realize our wrong actions towards others and feel deeply remorseful. For example, if someone hurt your friend and later realizes their mistake and feels very sorry about it.
Topics
repentanceredemptiongracesalvationmourningreconciliation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is 'me' in the verse?
'Me' refers to Jesus Christ, whom the prophecy foretells will be pierced and mourned by those who recognize their wrongdoings.
What does it mean to pour grace and supplications?
It means God bestows upon people a deep sense of mercy and an earnest desire to seek Him in prayer, transforming hearts towards repentance and reconciliation with God.
Why is the mourning compared to that for an only son?
This comparison emphasizes the depth of sorrow and grief felt by those who recognize their role in Jesus' suffering, highlighting the profound impact it has on them.
What historical event does this prophecy refer to?
While Zechariah wrote this prophecy centuries before Christ's birth, many Christian scholars interpret it as foretelling the crucifixion of Jesus and future repentance by those who rejected him.