Zechariah 11:3

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

የእረኞች ክብር ተዋርዶአልና የዋይታቸውን ድምፅ ስሙ! የዮርዳኖስ ጥቅጥቅ ደን ወድሟልና የአንበሶች ግሣት ድምፅ ስሙ!

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a scene where shepherds are crying out because something precious to them has been destroyed, and lions are roaring because the pride of Jordan, likely referring to its beauty or strength, is also damaged. The speaker seems to be an observer describing these events.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your favorite toy was broken, and you were very sad about it. This verse talks about shepherds feeling that way about something they loved, and lions also feeling upset because a beautiful place called Jordan has been hurt.

Historical Background

Zechariah, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this around 520 BC, likely addressing the people of Judah who were returning from exile. The text reflects on the leadership failures and the resulting consequences.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time when someone you trusted let you down, like if your best friend broke their promise to always be there for you. This verse can remind us that leaders have responsibilities, and failure in these roles can lead to significant damage.

Topics

• leadership
• responsibility
• loss
• nature
• prophets
• judgment

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 34:1-6
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Jeremiah 23:1-4
• Luke 17:3-4
• John 10:11-18

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the shepherds mentioned in this verse?

The shepherds likely refer to the leaders of Israel who were responsible for guiding and protecting the people, much like how a shepherd cares for sheep.

What does 'the pride of Jordan' mean?

'Pride of Jordan' could symbolize the natural beauty or strength associated with the region around the river Jordan, which is being damaged in this verse.

How can we apply Zechariah 11:3 to modern leadership roles?

Leaders today should take responsibility seriously and understand that their actions have significant impacts. They must aim to protect and guide those under them effectively.

What does the howling of shepherds signify in this context?

The howling signifies deep distress or anguish over losses, possibly referring to moral and spiritual failures that have led to severe consequences for the community.