Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
prophets . . . ashamed—of the false prophecies which they have uttered in times past, and which the event has confuted.
rough garment—sackcloth. The badge of a prophet (II Kings 1:8; Isaiah 20:2), to mark their frugality alike in food and attire (Matthew 3:4); also, to be consonant to the mournful warnings which they delivered. It is not the dress that is here condemned, but the purpose for which it was worn, namely, to conceal wolves under sheep's clothing [CALVIN]. The monkish hair-shirt of Popery, worn to inspire the multitude with the impression of superior sanctity, shall be then cast aside.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Zechariah 13:4:
Isaiah 20:2
Micah 1:8
Micah 3:6
Zechariah 13:1
Matthew 3:4
Hebrews 11:37
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