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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced--The quotation is from Zac 12:10; not taken as usual from the Septuagint (the current Greek version), which here is all wrong, but direct from the Hebrew. And there is a remarkable nicety in the choice of the words employed both by the prophet and the Evangelist for "piercing." The word in Zechariah means to thrust through with spear, javelin, sword, or any such weapon. In that sense it is used in all the ten places, besides this, where it is found. How suitable this was to express the action of the Roman soldier, is manifest; and our Evangelist uses the exactly corresponding word, which the Septuagint certainly does not. Very different is the other word for "pierce" in Psa 22:16, "They pierced my hands and my feet." The word there used is one signifying to bore as with an awl or hammer. How striking are these small niceties!
John Gill Bible Commentary
And again another Scripture saith,.... Zac 12:10 which as the former is referred to on account of the not breaking of his bones, this is cited as fulfilled by the piercing of his side: they shall look on him whom they pierced; in the Hebrew text it is, "upon me whom they have pierced"; the reason of this difference is, because Christ, who is Jehovah, is there speaking prophetically of himself, here the evangelist cites it as fulfilled in him, that is, that part of it which regards the piercing of him; for that of the Jews looking upon him and mourning is yet to be fulfilled, and will be at the time of their conversion in the latter day, and at the day of judgment. And as the piercing of the Messiah has been literally fulfilled in Jesus, there is reason to believe, though the Jews are to this day hardened against him, that that part of the prophecy which concerns their looking to him, and mourning for him on account of his being pierced by them, will also, in God's own time, be fulfilled. Nor is it any objection to the application of this prophecy to our Lord Jesus, that not the Jews, but the Roman soldiers pierced him, since what one does by another, he may be said to do himself: though it was a Roman soldier that pierced the side of Christ, the Jews might desire and urge him to do it; and however, they agreed to it, and were well pleased with it; and just so Christ is said to be crucified and slain by them; though this was done by the above soldiers, because they prevailed upon Pilate to pass the sentence of death upon him, and to deliver him to the soldiers to be crucified. From the citation of this passage it appears, that the writers of the New Testament did not always follow the Greek version of the Old Testament, which here renders the words very differently, and very wrongly; but John cites them according to the Hebrew text, even which we now have, and which is an instance of the truth, purity, and integrity of the present Hebrew books of the Old Testament. The Jewish doctors (n) themselves own that these words respect the Messiah, though they pretend that Messiah ben Joseph is meant, who shall be slain in the wars of Gog and Magog; for since their disappointment, and the blindness and hardness of heart which have followed it, they feign two Messiahs as expected by them; one Messiah ben David, who they suppose will be prosperous and victorious; and the other Messiah ben Joseph, who will suffer much, and at last be killed. (n) T. Bab. Succa, fol. 52. 1. & ex codem R. Sol. Jarchi, R. David Kimchi, R. Aben Ezra, & R. Sol. ben Melech. in Zech. xii. 10.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
19:37 “They will look on the one they pierced”: Zechariah 12:10 describes how Israel would look on a prophet or the Messiah and lament their own fatal lack of faith.
John 19:37
Jesus’ Side Is Pierced
36Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” 37And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”
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How I Know Jesus Is God
By James Kennedy98125:51ISA 40:3ZEC 12:10MAT 3:3MAT 4:10JHN 5:23JHN 9:38JHN 19:37In this video, Dr. James Kennedy addresses the crucial question of who Jesus Christ is and how it separates Christianity from every man-made religion. He emphasizes that Jesus is not just a prophet or a good teacher, but that He is God Himself. Dr. Kennedy explains that the deity of Christ is essential for the redemption of the elect throughout the ages. He offers a booklet and cassette titled "How I Know Jesus is God" to help Christians effectively witness to cults and non-Christian groups.
Concerning the Sufferings of the Messiah.
By John Gill0Messianic PropheciesSuffering Of ChristPSA 22:1ISA 53:5ZEC 12:10MAT 26:31MAT 27:35LUK 24:25JHN 19:37ACT 3:181CO 15:31PE 1:11John Gill preaches on the sufferings of the Messiah, emphasizing the prophetic significance of Psalms 22 and Isaiah 53. He explains how these scriptures foreshadowed the trials and tribulations that Jesus would endure, including betrayal, rejection, and crucifixion, all of which were fulfilled in Christ's life. Gill highlights that the New Testament writers consistently referenced these prophecies to affirm Jesus as the Messiah, who suffered not for his own sins but for the transgressions of humanity. The sermon underscores the importance of recognizing these prophecies as integral to understanding the nature and purpose of Christ's suffering and the glory that follows.
We Shall Rejoice Together in Him
By C.H. Spurgeon0The Role of IsraelUnity in ChristPSA 126:1ISA 53:3JER 31:31ZEC 12:10MAT 2:2JHN 19:37ROM 11:25GAL 3:28EPH 2:14REV 1:7C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the enduring identity and suffering of Israel, reflecting on their rejection of Jesus as their true King and the patience of God towards them. He laments the historical persecution faced by the Jewish people, often at the hands of those who claim to follow Christ, and highlights their unique role in God's plan. Spurgeon assures that despite their trials, Israel will ultimately be restored, and all believers, Jew and Gentile alike, will rejoice together in Christ, who unites us all. He calls for recognition of the Jewish people's significance and the hope of their future redemption.
Zechariah 10:9
By Chuck Smith0ProphecyIsrael's RestorationGEN 12:7GEN 28:13JOS 1:3PSA 122:6ISA 54:17ZEC 10:9MAT 24:36LUK 21:28JHN 19:37ROM 11:25Chuck Smith discusses the Mid-East crisis through the lens of Zechariah 10:9, emphasizing that he is pro-Jesus and not anti-Arab or anti-American. He outlines God's promises to Abraham and Jacob regarding the land, the conditional nature of Israel's tenure, and the prophecy of Israel's eventual restoration after centuries of dispersion. Smith highlights that God will defend Israel against its enemies and that Israel's spiritual awakening is tied to these events, culminating in the recognition of the Messiah. He encourages believers to remain watchful as these prophecies unfold.
All Tears of Godly Sorrow Drop From the Eye of Faith
By Thomas Brooks0Faith in ChristGodly SorrowPSA 51:17ISA 53:5ZEC 12:10MAT 5:4LUK 22:62JHN 19:37ROM 5:82CO 7:10HEB 12:21JN 1:9Thomas Brooks emphasizes that all godly sorrow stems from evangelical faith, illustrating that true mourning arises from a heartfelt gaze upon the pierced Christ. He explains that the depth of one's sorrow correlates with the depth of faith, as the more one perceives Christ's wounds, the more one mourns for their sins. Brooks asserts that God's free love and mercy, revealed through Christ, is the source of all genuine sorrow, as it compels the heart to lament over sin. He contrasts the fear of condemnation with the transformative power of witnessing a bleeding Savior, which evokes sincere mourning in the believer's heart.
Zechariah 12:10
By Chuck Smith0ProphecySalvationPSA 22:16ZEC 12:10JHN 19:37ROM 10:9Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic message of Zechariah 12:10, highlighting the promise of a better day when the Lord will reign and pour out His grace upon the house of David. He discusses the historical oppression of the Jewish people and the significance of their future recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, which will lead to repentance and a transformative relationship with God. The sermon underscores the importance of looking to Jesus for salvation, which is a work of the Spirit and requires personal repentance and acceptance of Christ as King.
Soul-Mollifying
By Thomas Brooks0FaithMourning for SinPSA 51:17ISA 53:5ZEC 12:10MAT 26:75LUK 7:47JHN 19:37ROM 5:82CO 7:10HEB 12:21PE 2:24Thomas Brooks emphasizes that saving faith is inherently soul-softening and soul-mollifying, as it compels believers to confront the suffering of Christ. He illustrates how true faith leads to deep mourning and lamentation over sin, as seen in the examples of Peter and Mary Magdalene. The sight of Christ's wounds and the understanding of His sacrificial love for humanity profoundly impacts the believer's heart, breaking down hardness and igniting a heartfelt response. Brooks argues that nothing can effectively soften a sinner's heart like the realization of Christ's suffering for their transgressions. Ultimately, he concludes that genuine faith is characterized by a heart that breaks and melts in response to the love and sacrifice of Christ.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced--The quotation is from Zac 12:10; not taken as usual from the Septuagint (the current Greek version), which here is all wrong, but direct from the Hebrew. And there is a remarkable nicety in the choice of the words employed both by the prophet and the Evangelist for "piercing." The word in Zechariah means to thrust through with spear, javelin, sword, or any such weapon. In that sense it is used in all the ten places, besides this, where it is found. How suitable this was to express the action of the Roman soldier, is manifest; and our Evangelist uses the exactly corresponding word, which the Septuagint certainly does not. Very different is the other word for "pierce" in Psa 22:16, "They pierced my hands and my feet." The word there used is one signifying to bore as with an awl or hammer. How striking are these small niceties!
John Gill Bible Commentary
And again another Scripture saith,.... Zac 12:10 which as the former is referred to on account of the not breaking of his bones, this is cited as fulfilled by the piercing of his side: they shall look on him whom they pierced; in the Hebrew text it is, "upon me whom they have pierced"; the reason of this difference is, because Christ, who is Jehovah, is there speaking prophetically of himself, here the evangelist cites it as fulfilled in him, that is, that part of it which regards the piercing of him; for that of the Jews looking upon him and mourning is yet to be fulfilled, and will be at the time of their conversion in the latter day, and at the day of judgment. And as the piercing of the Messiah has been literally fulfilled in Jesus, there is reason to believe, though the Jews are to this day hardened against him, that that part of the prophecy which concerns their looking to him, and mourning for him on account of his being pierced by them, will also, in God's own time, be fulfilled. Nor is it any objection to the application of this prophecy to our Lord Jesus, that not the Jews, but the Roman soldiers pierced him, since what one does by another, he may be said to do himself: though it was a Roman soldier that pierced the side of Christ, the Jews might desire and urge him to do it; and however, they agreed to it, and were well pleased with it; and just so Christ is said to be crucified and slain by them; though this was done by the above soldiers, because they prevailed upon Pilate to pass the sentence of death upon him, and to deliver him to the soldiers to be crucified. From the citation of this passage it appears, that the writers of the New Testament did not always follow the Greek version of the Old Testament, which here renders the words very differently, and very wrongly; but John cites them according to the Hebrew text, even which we now have, and which is an instance of the truth, purity, and integrity of the present Hebrew books of the Old Testament. The Jewish doctors (n) themselves own that these words respect the Messiah, though they pretend that Messiah ben Joseph is meant, who shall be slain in the wars of Gog and Magog; for since their disappointment, and the blindness and hardness of heart which have followed it, they feign two Messiahs as expected by them; one Messiah ben David, who they suppose will be prosperous and victorious; and the other Messiah ben Joseph, who will suffer much, and at last be killed. (n) T. Bab. Succa, fol. 52. 1. & ex codem R. Sol. Jarchi, R. David Kimchi, R. Aben Ezra, & R. Sol. ben Melech. in Zech. xii. 10.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
19:37 “They will look on the one they pierced”: Zechariah 12:10 describes how Israel would look on a prophet or the Messiah and lament their own fatal lack of faith.