Zechariah 11:16 Meaning
For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.
Context Explained
14Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.
15And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
16For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.
17Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 9:36
Jesus sees the crowds and has compassion, fulfilling the role of the caring shepherd.
Luke 15:4-7
The parable of the lost sheep illustrates Jesus's mission to seek and save the lost, contrasting with the shepherd in Zechariah.
Hebrews 13:20
Jesus is referred to as the great shepherd of the sheep, highlighting His caring nature.
Source: Zechariah 11:16