Zechariah 12:14 kjv
All the families that remain, every family apart, and their wives apart.
Zechariah 12:14 nkjv
all the families that remain, every family by itself, and their wives by themselves.
Zechariah 12:14 niv
and all the rest of the clans and their wives.
Zechariah 12:14 esv
and all the families that are left, each by itself, and their wives by themselves.
Zechariah 12:14 nlt
Each of the surviving clans from Judah will mourn separately, and with the husbands separate from their wives.
Zechariah 12 14 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Zec 12:10 | ...they will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child... | Directly relates to Zechariah 12:14 |
| Matt 24:30 | "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all peoples of the earth will mourn..." | Fulfillment of mourning |
| Rev 1:7 | "Look, he is coming with the clouds," and "every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"... | Universal recognition |
| Acts 2:23 | "...you, with the help of wicked hands, put him to death." | Those who pierced Him |
| Acts 2:37 | "Brothers, what shall we do?" | Spirit of repentance |
| Ps 34:18 | The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. | Brokenheartedness |
| Isa 53:4 | Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering... | Suffering Messiah |
| Isa 61:3 | ...he has sent me to comfort all who mourn in Zion and to give them... a garment of praise... | Comfort for mourners |
| Jer 31:19 | Indeed, as soon as I turned aside from following you, I felt remorse... | Remorse and repentance |
| John 19:34 | ...one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear... | The piercing |
| John 19:37 | "‘Look, he is coming with the clouds!’" | Fulfillment |
| Luke 24:47 | ...repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations... | Forgiveness and preaching |
| 1 Cor 15:3-4 | ...that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day... | Core of faith and mourning |
| Gal 5:24 | Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. | Spiritual warfare |
| Eph 4:30 | And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit... | Grief to the Spirit |
| Phil 3:10 | I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings... | Sharing in suffering |
| Heb 12:2 | ...who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame... | Enduring for joy |
| Heb 12:3 | Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful persons, so that you may not grow weary... | Endurance as example |
| Rev 5:12 | "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" | Praising the slain Lamb |
| Rev 7:9-10 | ...a great multitude... standing before the throne and before the Lamb... cried out: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." | Salvation from the Lamb |
| Acts 7:60 | ...Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." | Forgiveness Prayer |
| 1 Pet 2:24 | He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live to righteousness... | Bearing sins on the cross |
Zechariah 12 verses
Zechariah 12 14 Meaning
Zechariah 12:14 describes a profound personal grief and mourning. It highlights the widespread and deeply felt sorrow within Israel. The cause of this sorrow is the recognition of their sin and its consequences, particularly their rejection and piercing of the Messiah. This mourning is characterized by individual lamentation, signifying a personal realization and repentance.
Zechariah 12 14 Context
This verse is part of Zechariah's prophecy concerning the final days and Jerusalem's ultimate triumph. Chapter 12 details the intense siege and eventual salvation of Jerusalem. Following the descriptions of a massive assault on the city and divine intervention, the focus shifts inward in verses 10-14 to the spiritual state of Israel. Zechariah describes a deep, collective repentance and mourning among the people as they recognize their sin against God, specifically their rejection and crucifiction of the Messiah, predicted in verse 10. This chapter is intensely messianic, pointing to a future outpouring of the Spirit leading to national repentance.
Zechariah 12 14 Word Analysis
- and (vav - connection/and)
- Indicates a continuation or sequence of the previous statement.
- each (ish - man, individual)
- Highlights the personal nature of the grief; it is not just a collective sentiment but a felt experience by individuals.
- household (mishpachah - family, clan, tribe)
- Denotes a distinct segment of society, emphasizing the mourning cutting across different familial and tribal lines.
- Specific families by themselves (mishpachah l`vibad - family separately)
- The structure
l(to, for)vibad(separation, by himself) intensifies the sense of individual and group isolation in mourning, even within families.
- The structure
- the household (mishpachah - family, clan, tribe)
- Repeats the emphasis on the familial unit experiencing the sorrow.
- of David by themselves (mishpachah
leDavid lvibad - family of David separately)- This specificity points to the royal Davidic line. The mourning is particularly poignant among those who trace their lineage to the Messianic king.
- The inclusion of "David" here strongly links the future Messiah to the Davidic covenant.
- and their wives (v`nashheyhem - and their women)
- Specifies the inclusion of women, ensuring the mourning encompasses all members of the households, regardless of gender.
- by themselves (l`vibad - separately)
- Reiterates the singular, personal, and sometimes isolated nature of this deep sorrow, distinct from the public communal mourning that might typically occur.
Zechariah 12 14 Bonus Section
The structure of Zechariah 12:14, with its repetition of "by themselves" (l'vibad), is unique and adds significant weight. It contrasts with general communal mourning by stressing a distinct, personal lament. This spiritual discipline of individual reflection and repentance is echoed in New Testament teachings on confronting one's sin. The specificity of "the household of David" links this future repentant generation directly to their Messiah who is a descendant of David, fulfilling prophetic expectations about the Messianic King’s lineage and suffering.
Zechariah 12 14 Commentary
Zechariah 12:14 paints a picture of intensely personal grief, extending through families and even the lineage of David. This mourning is a response to a profound spiritual revelation—the recognition of their hand in piercing the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10). The separation ("by themselves") emphasizes a moment of introspection and individual responsibility before God, even amidst a national awakening. It’s a sober accounting of sin and its cost, leading to a broken and contrite spirit, a necessary precursor to the outpouring of God's grace. This deep, personal sorrow reflects a genuine understanding of the weight of sin.