Zacharie - Caput 11

Zacharie 11.1 aperi Libane portas tuas et comedat ignis cedros tuas Zacharie 11.2 ulula abies quia cecidit cedrus quoniam magnifici vastati sunt ululate quercus Basan quoniam succisus est saltus munitus Zacharie 11.3 vox ululatus pastorum quia vastata est magnificentia eorum vox rugitus leonum quoniam vastata est superbia Iordanis Zacharie 11.4 haec dicit Dominus Deus meus pasce pecora occisionis Zacharie 11.5 quae qui possederant occidebant et non dolebant et vendebant ea dicentes benedictus Dominus divites facti sumus et pastores eorum non parcebant eis Zacharie 11.6 et ego non parcam ultra super habitantes terram dicit Dominus ecce ego tradam homines unumquemque in manu proximi sui et in manu regis sui et concident terram et non eruam de manu eorum Zacharie 11.7 et pascam pecus occisionis propter hoc o pauperes gregis et adsumpsi mihi duas virgas unam vocavi Decorem et alteram vocavi Funiculos et pavi gregem Zacharie 11.8 et succidi tres pastores in mense uno et contracta est anima mea in eis siquidem anima eorum variavit in me Zacharie 11.9 et dixi non pascam vos quod moritur moriatur et quod succiditur succidatur et reliqui vorent unusquisque carnem proximi sui Zacharie 11.10 et tuli virgam meam quae vocabatur Decus et abscidi eam ut irritum facerem foedus meum quod percussi cum omnibus populis Zacharie 11.11 et in irritum deductum est in die illa et cognoverunt sic pauperes gregis qui custodiunt mihi quia verbum Domini est Zacharie 11.12 et dixi ad eos si bonum est in oculis vestris adferte mercedem meam et si non quiescite et adpenderunt mercedem meam triginta argenteos Zacharie 11.13 et dixit Dominus ad me proice illud ad statuarium decorum pretium quod adpretiatus sum ab eis et tuli triginta argenteos et proieci illos in domo Domini ad statuarium Zacharie 11.14 et praecidi virgam meam secundam quae appellabatur Funiculus ut dissolverem germanitatem inter Iudam et inter Israhel Zacharie 11.15 et dixit Dominus ad me adhuc sume tibi vasa pastoris stulti Zacharie 11.16 quia ecce ego suscitabo pastorem in terra qui derelicta non visitabit dispersum non quaeret et contritum non sanabit et id quod stat non enutriet et carnes pinguium comedet et ungulas eorum dissolvet Zacharie 11.17 o pastor et idolum derelinquens gregem gladius super brachium eius et super oculum dextrum eius brachium eius ariditate siccabitur et oculus dexter eius tenebrescens obscurabitur

Zacharie : Caput 11

The Parable of the Shepherds in Zechariah 11

Chapter 11 of the book of Zechariah presents a powerful parable that highlights the dangers of corrupt leaders. What warning does God give us through this enigmatic text? This passage describes the judgment that falls on the unfaithful shepherds and evokes the symbolic action of the two rods, "Favor" and "Union." Furthermore, the chapter mentions the famous thirty pieces of silver, thus foreshadowing the betrayal of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Themes Explored in Zechariah 11

Zechariah 11 invites us to meditate on profound themes such as pastoral responsibility, divine rejection, and the consequences of unfaithfulness. We invite you to reflect on five biblical passages that enrich our understanding of this provocative chapter.

Revealing Bible Passages

Matthew 26:15

"And he asked them, 'How much will you give me if I deliver him to you?' And they set a price for him: thirty pieces of silver. » This passage resonates with Zechariah 11:12, where the shepherd is paid thirty pieces of silver, revealing a prophecy about Jesus' betrayal.

John 10:12-13

"The hired servant is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. He runs away because he is a hired servant and does not care about the sheep." » This passage echoes the theme of the careless shepherd present in Zechariah 11:16-17.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who are self-seeking! Should not shepherds take care of their flock? » This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 11 about careless and unfaithful shepherds.

Matthew 27:9-10

“Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: ‘They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price that the children of Israel had set for their lives, and bought the potter’s field with them, as the Lord had commanded me. » Although this text is attributed to Jeremiah, it refers to the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-13 concerning the thirty pieces of silver.

Jeremiah 23:1

"Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture, declares the Lord!" This verse echoes the theme of Zechariah 11 about bad shepherds who do not care for their flock.

Conclusion

Meditating on these passages, we are called to become aware of our responsibility as members of the Christian community. May we always seek to be faithful shepherds, watching over our flock with love and devotion, in the image of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.