Zechariah 11:12 · KJV

"And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.

¹¹And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the LORD.

¹²And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.

¹³And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

¹⁴Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

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Reflection Questions

How do you value the sacrifices made by others for you?

What does it mean for you to recognize betrayal in your life?

When have you had to weigh the cost of your decisions?

Life Application

integrity

Consider the impact of your choices on others. Strive to make decisions that reflect your values.

trust

Be mindful of the trust you place in others and the consequences of betrayal.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse predicts the betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, which is fulfilled in the New Testament when Judas Iscariot betrays Him.

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