Word wakker, zwaard, en keer u tegen mijn herder, tegen de man met wie Ik mij verbonden heb,’ zegt de Here van de hemelse legers. ‘Sla de herder neer en jaag zijn schapen uiteen. Ik keer Mij tegen de lammeren.
Wat betekent dit?
In Zechariah 13:7, God (the LORD of hosts) is speaking and says that he will allow his shepherd to be attacked. This means the sheep under his care will scatter. The little ones are those who will receive special attention afterward.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine a farmer saying, 'Let my sheepdog get hurt so all the sheep run away.' It sounds sad but sometimes things need to change before they can get better. God promises he’ll take extra good care of the young sheep later on.
Historische achtergrond
Zechariah wrote this prophecy around 520-518 BCE, likely during the rebuilding of Jerusalem after exile. The audience was Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity, and it reflects their hope for restoration and a future messiah.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Consider a modern scenario where a school principal must leave suddenly due to unforeseen circumstances. This causes confusion among students and staff but also opens up new opportunities for growth and change within the community.