Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “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. New Living Translation “Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. They will grieve bitterly for him as for a firstborn son who has died. English Standard Version “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. Berean Standard Bible Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. King James Bible And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. New King James Version “And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. New American Standard Bible “And I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and of pleading, so that they will look at Me whom they pierced; and they will mourn for Him, like one mourning for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn. NASB 1995 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn. NASB 1977 “And I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him, like the bitter weeping over a first-born. Legacy Standard Bible “And I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn. Amplified Bible “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him as one who weeps bitterly over a firstborn. Christian Standard Bible “Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the house of David and the residents of Jerusalem, and they will look at me whom they pierced. They will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child and weep bitterly for him as one weeps for a firstborn. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the house of David and the residents of Jerusalem, and they will look at Me whom they pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child and weep bitterly for Him as one weeps for a firstborn. American Standard Version And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, will make the descendants of David and the people of Jerusalem feel deep sorrow and pray when they see the one they pierced with a spear. They will mourn and weep for him, as parents weep over the death of their only child or their first-born. English Revised Version And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced: and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I will pour out the Spirit of blessing and mercy on David's family and on those who live in Jerusalem. They will look at me, whom they have stabbed. Then they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only son, and they will cry bitterly for him as one cries for a firstborn son. Good News Translation "I will fill the descendants of David and the other people of Jerusalem with the spirit of mercy and the spirit of prayer. They will look at the one whom they stabbed to death, and they will mourn for him like those who mourn for an only child. They will mourn bitterly, like those who have lost their first-born son. International Standard Version I will pour out on the house of David and on the residents of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and of supplications, and they will look to me—the one whom they pierced.'" Then they will mourn for him, as for an only son. They will grieve bitterly for him, as for a firstborn son. NET Bible "I will pour out on the kingship of David and the population of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication so that they will look to me, the one they have pierced. They will lament for him as one laments for an only son, and there will be a bitter cry for him like the bitter cry for a firstborn. New Heart English Bible I will pour on the house of David, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of petition; and they will look to me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and will grieve bitterly for him, as one grieves for his firstborn. Webster's Bible Translation And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. World English Bible I will pour on David’s house and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplication. They will look to me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for his only son, and will grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for his firstborn. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have poured on the house of David, "" And on the inhabitant of Jerusalem, "" The Spirit of grace and supplications, "" And they have looked to Me whom they pierced, "" And they have mourned over Him, "" Like a mourning over the only one, "" And they have been in bitterness for Him, "" Like a bitterness over the firstborn. Young's Literal Translation And I have poured on the house of David, And on the inhabitant of Jerusalem, A spirit of grace and supplications, And they have looked unto Me whom they pierced, And they have mourned over it, Like a mourning over the only one, And they have been in bitterness for it, Like a bitterness over the first-born. Smith's Literal Translation And I poured out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and supplications: and they looked to me whom they pierced, and they mourned for him as mourning for the only begotten, and being embittered for him as being embittered for the first-born. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will pour out upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace, and of prayers: and they shall look upon me, whom they have pierced: and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth for an only son, and they shall grieve over him, as the manner is to grieve for the death of the firstborn. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of prayers. And they will look upon me, whom they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only son, and they will feel sorrow over him, as one would be sorrowful at the death of a firstborn. New American Bible I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of mercy and supplication, so that when they look on him whom they have thrust through, they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and they will grieve for him as one grieves over a firstborn. New Revised Standard Version And I will pour out a spirit of compassion and supplication on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that, when they look on the one 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of mercies; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as they mourn for an only son, and shall grieve for him as they grieve over the first-born. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall pour on him of the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem The Spirit of cherishing and of loves and they shall gaze upon me, The One whom they pierced through, and they shall wail over him like they wail over an only child, and they shall be broken over him as they are broken over a first born OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will pour upon the house of David, And upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, The spirit of grace and of supplication; And they shall look unto Me because they have thrust him through; And they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, And shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and compassion: and they shall look upon me, because they have mocked me, and they shall make lamentation for him, as for a beloved friend, and they shall grieve intensely, as for a firstborn son. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mourning the One they Pierced10Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. 11On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.… Cross References John 19:37 And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.” Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. John 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. John 16:7-8 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. / And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: Acts 2:33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Psalm 22:16 For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. John 7:39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. Ezekiel 39:29 And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.” Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Joel 2:28-29 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. John 3:14-15 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. Treasury of Scripture And I will pour on the house of David, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look on me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. I will pour. Proverbs 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Isaiah 32:15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. Isaiah 44:3,4 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … the house. Zechariah 12:7 The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah. the spirit. Psalm 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. of supplications. Jeremiah 31:9 They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Jeremiah 50:4 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God. Romans 8:15,26 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father… they shall look. Psalm 22:16,17 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet… John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 19:34-37 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water… they shall mourn. Jeremiah 6:26 O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. Amos 8:10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day. Matthew 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Jump to Previous Bitterly Bitterness David Firstborn First-Born Grace Grieve Grieves House Inhabitants Jerusalem Mourn Mourneth Mourns Pierced Pour Spirit Supplication Supplications ThrustJump to Next Bitterly Bitterness David Firstborn First-Born Grace Grieve Grieves House Inhabitants Jerusalem Mourn Mourneth Mourns Pierced Pour Spirit Supplication Supplications ThrustZechariah 12 1. Jerusalem a cup of trembling to herself,3. and a burdensome stone to her adversaries. 6. The victorious restoring of Judah. 10. The repentance of Jerusalem. Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem This phrase indicates a divine action initiated by God, emphasizing His sovereignty and grace. The "house of David" refers to the royal lineage of King David, highlighting the messianic expectations tied to this family line. Jerusalem, as the spiritual and political center of Israel, represents the entire nation. This outpouring suggests a significant spiritual renewal or revival, reminiscent of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:17-18). The imagery of pouring out is often associated with abundance and blessing, indicating a transformative event for the people. a spirit of grace and prayer and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son Persons / Places / Events 1. House of DavidRefers to the royal lineage of King David, representing the leadership and the messianic line in Israel. 2. Residents of Jerusalem The inhabitants of Jerusalem, symbolizing the people of Israel. 3. Spirit of Grace and Supplication A divine outpouring that leads to repentance and prayer, indicating God's initiative in bringing about spiritual renewal. 4. The Pierced One A prophetic reference to the Messiah, whom Christians identify as Jesus Christ, who was crucified. 5. Mourning and Grieving Represents a deep, heartfelt repentance and recognition of the Messiah, akin to mourning for a beloved family member. Teaching Points The Role of the Holy SpiritThe "spirit of grace and supplication" highlights the Holy Spirit's work in convicting hearts and leading people to repentance. Recognition of Christ The prophecy points to a future recognition of Jesus as the Messiah by the Jewish people, encouraging believers to pray for the salvation of Israel. The Depth of Repentance The mourning described is profound, teaching us about the seriousness of sin and the depth of true repentance. God's Sovereign Plan This passage reassures us of God's control over history and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. Personal Reflection Encourages believers to reflect on their own response to Christ's sacrifice and to live in a state of continual repentance and gratitude. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 12:10?2. How does Zechariah 12:10 foreshadow the crucifixion of Jesus Christ? 3. What is the significance of "a spirit of grace and supplication" in believers' lives? 4. How does mourning for "the One they have pierced" relate to repentance? 5. Connect Zechariah 12:10 with John 19:37 and its fulfillment in the New Testament. 6. How can we cultivate a heart of supplication and grace in daily life? 7. How does Zechariah 12:10 foreshadow the crucifixion of Jesus Christ? 8. Why is the "piercing" in Zechariah 12:10 significant for Christian theology? 9. How does Zechariah 12:10 relate to the concept of repentance and mourning? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 12? 11. If Zechariah 12:10 refers to mourning over “the one they have pierced,” why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence of a specific individual who fits this description? 12. What is the Spear of Destiny's historical significance? 13. Why did Jesus' side release blood and water? 14. What is the significance of Jesus' scars in heaven? What Does Zechariah 12:10 Mean Then I will pour out• “Then” anchors the promise to a specific future moment in God’s redemptive calendar (cf. Joel 2:28-32; Romans 11:25-27). • “I will pour out” pictures lavish, unstoppable abundance, like the rain imagery in Isaiah 44:3: “For I will pour water on the thirsty land…”. • The certainty rests on God’s initiative; He is both the Source and the Actor (Numbers 23:19). on the house of David • God singles out the royal line He covenanted to bless forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Restoration of David’s dynasty reaches its climax in the Messiah, “the Root and the Offspring of David” (Revelation 22:16). • The promise underscores that national leadership itself will come under conviction (Jeremiah 30:9). and on the people of Jerusalem • The blessing extends beyond royalty to the entire covenant community living at Jerusalem, the city God chose for His Name (1 Kings 11:36). • This ties to the promised “new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah” in Jeremiah 31:31-34, echoed in Hebrews 8:8-12. • Paul sees this day as part of the mystery when “all Israel will be saved” (Romans 11:26). a spirit of grace and prayer • Grace: God grants unmerited favor that softens hardened hearts (Ephesians 2:8-9). • Prayer (supplication): He simultaneously prompts the heartfelt cries that respond to that grace (Romans 8:26-27). • The pairing recalls Psalm 51, where David experiences mercy and immediately pleads, “Create in me a clean heart.” and they will look on Me • The speaker is the LORD Himself; yet He says they will look on “Me,” showing divine self-disclosure (Numbers 21:9 compared with John 3:14-15). • Revelation 1:7 echoes the scene: “Every eye will see Him… and all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him”. the One they have pierced • Fulfilled literally at the crucifixion: “One of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear” (John 19:34-37, quoting this verse). • Anticipated centuries earlier in Psalm 22:16 and Isaiah 53:5, affirming that Messiah would suffer bodily for His people. • Piercing exposes Israel’s culpability yet also opens the way for atonement (Colossians 1:20). They will mourn for Him • National repentance replaces former rejection (Acts 2:36-41). • Mourning is personal and collective, mirroring Josiah’s response to the rediscovered Law (2 Kings 22:11-13). • Godly sorrow leads to salvation without regret (2 Corinthians 7:10). as one mourns for an only child • The loss of an only child was considered the deepest possible grief (Jeremiah 6:26). • This image stresses the uniqueness of the Pierced One—there is no substitute or second chance (John 3:16). • Amos 8:10 uses the same comparison when judgment falls, highlighting both pain and urgency. and grieve bitterly for Him • “Bitterly” conveys intensity: not casual remorse but soul-wrenching contrition (Ezra 10:1). • Like Peter’s “weeping bitterly” after denying Christ (Luke 22:62), the sorrow springs from love awakened by grace (Zechariah 13:1 follows with a fountain for cleansing). as one grieves for a firstborn son • The firstborn held special honor and inheritance rights (Exodus 13:2). • Jesus is called “the firstborn over all creation” (Colossians 1:15) and “firstborn among many brothers” (Romans 8:29), linking His preeminence with the depth of Israel’s remorse. • The Passover backdrop (Exodus 12) shows how the loss of Egypt’s firstborn secured Israel’s freedom; now Israel grieves the Pierced Firstborn who secures their ultimate deliverance. summary Zechariah 12:10 unfolds a future moment when God graciously pours out His Spirit on Jerusalem, opening Jewish eyes to recognize the crucified Messiah as the LORD Himself. Royal house and common people alike receive grace, leading to fervent prayer, a direct gaze upon the Pierced One, and profound national mourning. The sorrow is compared to losing an only or firstborn son, underscoring the singular worth of Christ and the depth of repentance. This prophecy assures that the same God who was pierced provides both the conviction and the cleansing, culminating in Israel’s salvation and the vindication of His covenant promises. Verses 10-14. - § 2. There shall ensue an outpouring of God's Spirit upon Israel, which shall produce a great national repentance. Verse 10. - I will pour. The word implies abundance (comp. Ezekiel 39:29; Joel 2:28). The house of David, etc. The leaders and the people alike, all orders and degrees in the theocracy. Jerusalem is named as the capital and representative of the nation. The spirit of grace and of supplications. The spirit which bestows grace and leads to prayer. "Grace" here means the effects produced in man by God's favour, that which makes the recipient pleasing to God and delighting in his commandments (Hebrews 10:29). They shall look upon me whom they have pierced. The Speaker is Jehovah. To "look upon or unto" implies trust, longing, and reverence (comp. Numbers 21:9; 2 Kings 3:14; Psalm 34:5; Isaiah 22:11). We may say generally that the clause intimates that the people, who had grieved and offended God by their sins and ingratitude, should repent and turn to him in faith. But there was a literal fulfilment of this piercing, i.e. slaying (Zechariah 13:3; Lamentations 4:9), when the Jews crucified the Messiah, him who was God and Man, and of whom, as a result of the hypostatic union, the properties of one nature are often predicated of the other. Thus St. Paul says that the Jews crucified "the Lord of glory" (1 Corinthians 2:8), and bids the Ephesian elders "feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood" (Acts 20:28; for the reading Θεοῦ, see the critics). St. John (John 19:37) refers to these words of Zechariah as a prophecy of the Crucifixion (camp. Revelation 1:7). The LXX. renders, Ἐπιβλέψονται πρὸς μὲ ἀνθ ῶν κατωχρήσαντο, "They shall look to me because they insulted," either reading the last verb differently, or understanding it figuratively in the sense of assailing with cutting words; but there is no doubt about the true reading and interpretation. Vulgate, Aspicient ad me quem confixerunt. "Me" has been altered in some manuscripts into "him:" but this is an evident gloss received into the text for controversial purposes, or to obviate the supposed impropriety of representing Jehovah as slain by the impious. That St. John seems to sanction this reading is of no critical importance, as he is merely referring to the prophecy historically, and does not profess to give the very wording of the prophet. A suffering Messiah was not an unknown idea in Zechariah's time. He has already spoken of the Shepherd as despised and ill-treated, and a little further on (Zechariah 13:7) he intimates that he is stricken with the sword. The prophecies of Isaiah had familiarized him with the same notion (Isaiah 53, etc.). And when he represents Jehovah as saying, "Me whom they pierced," it is not merely that in killing his messenger and representative they may be said to have killed him, but the prophet, by inspiration, acknowledges the two natures in the one Person of Messiah, even as Isaiah (Isaiah 9:6) called him the "Mighty God," and the psalmists often speak to the same effect (Psalm 2:7; Psalm 45:6, 7; Psalm 110:1, etc.; comp. Micah 5:2). The "looking to" the stricken Messiah began when they who saw that woeful sight smote their breasts (Luke 23:48); it was carried on by the preaching of the apostles; it shall continue till all Israel is converted; it is re-enacted whenever penitent sinners turn to him whom they have crucified by their sins. Critics have supposed that the person whose murder is deplored is Isaiah, or Urijah, or Jeremiah; but none of these fulfill the prediction in the text. They shall mourn for him. There is a change of persons here. Jehovah speaks of the Messiah as distinct in Person from himself. As one mourneth for his only son... for his firstborn. The depth and poignancy of this mourning are expressed by a double comparison, the grief felt at the loss of an only son, and of the firstborn. Among the Hebrews the preservation of the family was deemed of vast importance, and its extinction regarded as a punishment and a curse, so that the death of an only son would be the heaviest blow that could happen (see Isaiah 47:9; Jeremiah 6:26; Amos 8:10). Peculiar privileges belonged to the firstborn, and his loss would be estimated accordingly (see Genesis 49:3; Exodus 4:22; Deuteronomy 21:17; Micah 6:7). The mention of "piercing," just above, seems to connect the passage with the Passover solemnities and the destruction of the firstborn of the Egyptians (see Expositor, vol. 6. p. 131, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then I will pour outוְשָׁפַכְתִּי֩ (wə·šā·p̄aḵ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8210: To spill forth, to expend, to sprawl out on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the house בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of David דָּוִ֜יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and on וְעַ֣ל ׀ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the residents יוֹשֵׁ֣ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel a spirit ר֤וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of grace חֵן֙ (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective and prayer, וְתַ֣חֲנוּנִ֔ים (wə·ṯa·ḥă·nū·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8469: Supplication for favor and they will look וְהִבִּ֥יטוּ (wə·hib·bî·ṭū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard on Me, אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the One אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they have pierced. דָּקָ֑רוּ (dā·qā·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1856: To stab, to starve, to revile They will mourn וְסָפְד֣וּ (wə·sā·p̄ə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5594: To tear the hair and beat the breasts, to lament, to wail for Him עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against as one mourns כְּמִסְפֵּד֙ (kə·mis·pêḏ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5594: To tear the hair and beat the breasts, to lament, to wail an only child, הַיָּחִ֔יד (hay·yā·ḥîḏ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3173: United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life and weep bitterly וְהָמֵ֥ר (wə·hā·mêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4843: To be, bitter for Him עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against as one grieves כְּהָמֵ֥ר (kə·hā·mêr) Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 4843: To be, bitter a firstborn son. הַבְּכֽוֹר׃ (hab·bə·ḵō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief Links Zechariah 12:10 NIVZechariah 12:10 NLT Zechariah 12:10 ESV Zechariah 12:10 NASB Zechariah 12:10 KJV Zechariah 12:10 BibleApps.com Zechariah 12:10 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 12:10 Chinese Bible Zechariah 12:10 French Bible Zechariah 12:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 12:10 I will pour on the house (Zech. 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