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Zechariah 12:10-14
This prophecy affords us insight into the painfully heartfelt repentance of an entire nation across every social strata. This ought to give us a clear picture of the depth of feeling God expects when we recognize what our sins have produced. It is very evident that mourning accompanies and motivates the kind of change that God approves. It is no wonder, then, that Jesus says that mourners are blessed (Matthew 5:4).
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Beatitudes, Part Three: MourningRelated Topics: Mourning | Mourning's Emotional Power | Repentance | Sighing and Crying for Abominations | Sin's EffectOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Zechariah 12:10:
Matthew 5:4
Matthew 11:12
Acts 5:3
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
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What Does Zechariah 12:10 Mean?
This prophecy provides insight into the heartfelt repentance of an entire nation across social strata, illustrating the depth of feeling God expects upon recognizing what sins have produced. Mourning accompanies and motivates the change God approves, as Jesus states mourners are blessed. Jerusalem was the site of the Messiah's death, since He testified Judaism's works were evil and its traditions kept people from recognizing God in the flesh. Only when God intervenes will the House of Judah mourn for the One whom they pierced.