And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.
Someone will ask him, 'What are those scars on your hands?' And he'll answer, 'These are from when I got hurt by people who were supposed to care about me.'
Sometimes the deepest wounds come from the people closest to you.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet in post-exilic Judah, around 520 BC, speaking to a community rebuilding after the Babylonian captivity and warning against the dangers of false prophets and idolatry. In chapter 13, he envisions a future purification of Israel, where God removes sin and unfaithfulness, including the exposure of deceptive leaders. This verse portrays a figure questioned about wounds inflicted by close associates, likely symbolizing the personal cost of false prophecy or prophetic suffering in a time of spiritual renewal.
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