Zechariah 12:10

In Zechariah 12:10, a significant prophetic statement reflects on the Messiah's role in the future. The verse reads: “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.” 

This passage is often interpreted as a Messianic prophecy, indicating a deep recognition of a figure who is both divine and has suffered. The reference to the "one they have pierced" is particularly moving, suggesting a profound and painful connection between the Messiah and the people. Evoking themes of redemption and mourning. The emotional intensity of mourning for an "only child" underscores the significance of this figure in the Jewish narrative, where it is seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

The prophetic nature of this text invites readers to reflect on the implications of recognizing the Messiah and the outcome of the relationship between God, the people of Israel, and the coming of salvation. In this way, Zechariah 12:10 serves as a crucial point of contemplation regarding prophetic expectations and the fulfillment of promises concerning the Messiah.

Him Whom They Have Pierced

And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that,  when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn.