Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “On that day every prophet will be ashamed of their prophetic vision. They will not put on a prophet’s garment of hair in order to deceive. New Living Translation “On that day people will be ashamed to claim the prophetic gift. No one will pretend to be a prophet by wearing prophet’s clothes. English Standard Version “On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies. He will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive, Berean Standard Bible And on that day every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision, and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. King James Bible And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: New King James Version “And it shall be in that day that every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies; they will not wear a robe of coarse hair to deceive. New American Standard Bible Also it will come about on that day that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies, and they will not put on a hairy robe in order to deceive; NASB 1995 “Also it will come about in that day that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies, and they will not put on a hairy robe in order to deceive; NASB 1977 “Also it will come about in that day that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies, and they will not put on a hairy robe in order to deceive; Legacy Standard Bible And it will be in that day, that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies, and they will not put on a hairy mantle in order to deceive; Amplified Bible And in that day the [false] prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies, and they will not wear a hairy robe [of true prophets] in order to deceive, Christian Standard Bible On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies; they will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies; they will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. American Standard Version And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he prophesieth; neither shall they wear a hairy mantle to deceive: Contemporary English Version Those prophets will be ashamed of their so-called visions, and they won't deceive anyone by dressing like a true prophet. English Revised Version And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he prophesieth; neither shall they wear a hairy mantle to deceive: GOD'S WORD® Translation "On that day every prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies. He won't deceive people by dressing [like a prophet] in a coat made of hair. Good News Translation When that time comes, no prophet will be proud of his visions or act like a prophet or wear a prophet's coarse garment in order to deceive people. International Standard Version Furthermore, it will come about at that time that every prophet will become ashamed of his vision as he prophesies. They will wear no rough garments intended to deceive others." NET Bible "Therefore, on that day each prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies and will no longer wear the hairy garment of a prophet to deceive the people. New Heart English Bible It will happen in that day, that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision, when he prophesies; neither will they wear a hairy mantle to deceive: Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd on that day every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision, and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. World English Bible It will happen in that day that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision when he prophesies; they won’t wear a hairy mantle to deceive, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has come to pass in that day, "" The prophets are ashamed, each of his vision, in his prophesying, "" And they do not put on a hairy robe to deceive. Young's Literal Translation And it hath come to pass, in that day, Ashamed are the prophets, each of his vision, in his prophesying, And they put not on a hairy robe to deceive. Smith's Literal Translation And it was in that day the prophets shall be ashamed, each of his vision, in his prophesying; and they shall not put on a mantle of hair to speak lies: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be confounded, every one by his own vision, when he shall prophesy, neither shall they be clad with a garment of sackcloth, to deceive : Catholic Public Domain Version And this shall be: In that day, the prophets will be confounded, each one by his own vision, when he will prophesy. Neither will they be covered with a garment of sackcloth in order to deceive. New American Bible On that day, all prophets will be ashamed of the visions they prophesy; and they will not put on the hairy mantle to mislead, New Revised Standard Version On that day the prophets will be ashamed, every one, of their visions when they prophesy; they will not put on a hairy mantle in order to deceive, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall come to pass in that day that the false prophets shall be ashamed every man of the vision of his prophecy; neither shall they wear a hairy skin, because they have lied. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In that day the lying Prophets shall be ashamed, each man of the vision of his prophecy, and they shall not wear skins of hair, because they are false OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be brought to shame every one through his vision, when he prophesieth; neither shall they wear a hairy mantle to deceive; Brenton Septuagint Translation And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision when he prophesies; and they shall clothe themselves with a garment of hair, because they have lied. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context An End to Idolatry…3And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. 4And on that day every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision, and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. 5He will say, ‘I am not a prophet; I work the land, for I was purchased as a servant in my youth.’… Cross References Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Jeremiah 23:16-18 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ / But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it? Ezekiel 13:2-3 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Ezekiel 22:28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Micah 3:5-7 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” Acts 13:6-12 They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ... 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. Jeremiah 23:25-32 “I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ / How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? / They suppose the dreams that they tell one another will make My people forget My name, just as their fathers forgot My name through the worship of Baal. ... 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. Isaiah 28:7 These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he has prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: the prophets. Jeremiah 2:26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, Micah 3:6,7 Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them… wear. 2 Kings 1:8 And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite. Isaiah 20:2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. Matthew 3:4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. rough garment to deceive. Jump to Previous Account Ashamed Deceit Deceive Garment Hairy Mantle Order Prophesied Prophesies Prophesieth Prophet Prophetic Prophets Prophet's Purposes Robe Rough Shame Shamed Talking Vision WearJump to Next Account Ashamed Deceit Deceive Garment Hairy Mantle Order Prophesied Prophesies Prophesieth Prophet Prophetic Prophets Prophet's Purposes Robe Rough Shame Shamed Talking Vision WearZechariah 13 1. The fountain of purgation for Jerusalem,2. from idolatry, and false prophecy. 7. The death of Christ, and the trial of a third part. And on that day This phrase refers to a future time often associated with the "Day of the Lord," a period of divine intervention and judgment. In the context of Zechariah, it points to a time of purification and restoration for Israel. This eschatological theme is common in prophetic literature, indicating a decisive moment when God will act to fulfill His purposes. every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive Persons / Places / Events 1. ProphetsIndividuals who claim to speak on behalf of God. In this context, false prophets are being addressed. 2. Hairy Cloak A garment traditionally worn by prophets, symbolizing their role and authority. Here, it is used deceitfully by false prophets. 3. That Day Refers to a future time of judgment and purification, often associated with the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. Teaching Points Discernment in ProphecyBelievers must exercise discernment to distinguish between true and false prophets. This involves testing their messages against Scripture and observing their fruits. Authenticity in Ministry Those who serve in ministry should do so with authenticity and integrity, avoiding any form of deception or pretense. Repentance and Humility The shame of false prophets on "that day" serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and humility before God. True repentance involves turning away from deceit and embracing truth. The Role of Prophecy Today While the office of prophet as seen in the Old Testament may not function in the same way today, the gift of prophecy still exists. Believers should seek to understand its role and function within the church. Preparation for the Day of the Lord The reference to "that day" calls believers to live in readiness for the return of Christ, ensuring that their lives align with His truth and righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 13:4?2. How does Zechariah 13:4 address false prophets' behavior and intentions? 3. What does "put on a hairy cloak" symbolize in Zechariah 13:4? 4. How can we discern false teachings in light of Zechariah 13:4? 5. What New Testament passages align with Zechariah 13:4's warning against false prophets? 6. How can believers apply Zechariah 13:4 to guard against deception today? 7. What does Zechariah 13:4 reveal about false prophets in biblical times? 8. How does Zechariah 13:4 address the issue of false prophecy? 9. Why is the shame of false prophecy significant in Zechariah 13:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 13? 11. How can modern readers confirm the authenticity of prophetic claims in Zechariah 4 when similar apocalyptic visions in other texts are often disputed? 12. What are the signs of the end times? 13. (Lamentations 4:13) How does blaming prophets and priests for the downfall align or conflict with other biblical teachings on communal guilt? 14. What defines apocalyptic literature? What Does Zechariah 13:4 Mean And on that day• Zechariah has repeatedly used the phrase “on that day” to point to a decisive moment when the Lord intervenes in Israel’s history (Zechariah 12:3, 13:1, 14:9). • Here it looks ahead to the cleansing work God will complete, the same day “a fountain will be opened … to cleanse them from sin and impurity” (Zechariah 13:1). • The scene is future, definite, and certain—God sets the timetable, and no deception will withstand His unveiling light (Isaiah 2:17; 1 Corinthians 4:5). every prophet who prophesies • The statement includes all active voices claiming prophetic authority. It targets the counterfeit, much like Jeremiah’s warning: “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name” (Jeremiah 14:14). • Jesus later cautioned, “False christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs” (Matthew 24:24), showing the enduring relevance of Zechariah’s word. • Genuine prophecy is ultimately measured by faithfulness to God’s revealed Word (Deuteronomy 18:20-22; 1 John 4:1). will be ashamed of his vision • Exposure brings embarrassment; the frauds can no longer parade their self-generated dreams. Micah foresaw the same: “The seers will be ashamed and the diviners disgraced” (Micah 3:7). • Their so-called visions collapse under God’s scrutiny, leaving them empty-handed (Ezekiel 13:3; 2 Peter 2:1). • Shame is a mercy that invites repentance, but it is also a judgment when refused (Revelation 3:18). and he will not put on a hairy cloak • A coarse, hairy garment was the trademark of prophets such as Elijah (2 Kings 1:8) and later John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4). • Imitators adopted the attire to gain credibility. Zechariah says the costume comes off; outward symbols no longer mask an inward void (Isaiah 58:5; Matthew 23:5). • God strips away religious posturing so people can see who truly speaks for Him. in order to deceive • Deception is the heart of false prophecy: “They lead My people astray, saying ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace” (Ezekiel 13:10). • By removing the cloak and exposing the lies, God safeguards His flock (John 10:12-15) and fulfills the promise that “nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight” (Hebrews 4:13). • The final destiny of deceivers is certain: “The beast was captured, and with it the false prophet … the two were thrown alive into the lake of fire” (Revelation 19:20). summary Zechariah 13:4 pictures a decisive future day when the Lord exposes and silences every false prophet. Their visions will be unmasked, their prophetic costumes discarded, and their power to deceive destroyed. God’s people can rest in the assurance that He will vindicate truth, cleanse His community, and ensure that only authentic, Spirit-given voices remain. Verse 4. - Shall be ashamed. The falsity of their pretensions being now recognized, these prophets shall be ashamed to utter their oracles in public. When he hath prophesied; rather, when he prophesieth. A rough garment; a mantle of hair; Septuagint. δέῥῤιν τριχίνην: Vulgate, pallio saccino. Such was the mantle of Elijah (1 Kings 19:13, 19; 2 Kings 1:8; 2 Kings 2:13, 14) and of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4), and it seems to have become the distinctive badge of the prophet, and was assumed by these pretenders in order to inspire confidence.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוְהָיָ֣ה ׀ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on that הַה֗וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day every אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person prophet הַנְּבִיאִ֛ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet who prophesies בְּהִנָּֽבְאֹת֑וֹ (bə·hin·nā·ḇə·’ō·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration will be ashamed יֵבֹ֧שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed of his vision, מֵחֶזְיֹנ֖וֹ (mê·ḥez·yō·nōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2384: A revelation, dream and he will not וְלֹ֧א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put on יִלְבְּשׁ֛וּ (yil·bə·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe a hairy שֵׂעָ֖ר (śê·‘ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8181: Hair cloak אַדֶּ֥רֶת (’ad·de·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 155: Something ample in order to לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent deceive. כַּחֵֽשׁ׃ (ka·ḥêš) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 3584: To disappoint, deceive, fail, grow lean Links Zechariah 13:4 NIVZechariah 13:4 NLT Zechariah 13:4 ESV Zechariah 13:4 NASB Zechariah 13:4 KJV Zechariah 13:4 BibleApps.com Zechariah 13:4 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 13:4 Chinese Bible Zechariah 13:4 French Bible Zechariah 13:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 13:4 It will happen in that day that (Zech. 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