Zechariah 13:7
"Awake, sword, against my shepherd,and against the man who is close to me," says the Lord of hosts."Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered;and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
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Deuteronomy 32:41if I whet my glittering sword,My hand take hold on judgment;I will render vengeance to my adversaries,and will recompense those who hate me.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd.He will gather the lambs in his arm,and carry them in his bosom.He will gently lead those who have their young.
Isaiah 53:10Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him.He has caused him to suffer.When you make his soul an offering for sin,he shall see his offspring.He shall prolong his days,and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.
Jeremiah 47:6You sword of the Lord, "how long will it be before you be quiet? Put up yourself into your scabbard; rest, and be still."
Ezekiel 21:9"Son of man, prophesy, and say, 'Thus says the Lord: Say, "A sword, a sword, it is sharpened, and also furbished;
Matthew Henry on Zechariah 13:2-7
Evangelical Predictions; The Destruction of False Prophets. ( b. c. 500.) 1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. 2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land. 3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy,… Read the whole commentary →