Zechariah 11:15 cpdv — And the Lord said to me: Still they are to you the equipment of a foolish shepherd.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord said to me: Still they are to you the equipment of a foolish shepherd."

— Zechariah 11:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zechariah 11 — Context

12

And I said to them: If it is good in your eyes, bring me my wages. And if not, remain still. And they weighed for my wages thirty silver coins.

13

And the Lord said to me: Cast it towards the statuary, the handsome price at which I have been valued by them. And I took the thirty silver coins, and I cast them into the house of the Lord, towards the statuary.

14

And I cut short my second staff, which was called Rope, so that I might dissolve the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

15

And the Lord said to me: Still they are to you the equipment of a foolish shepherd.

16

For behold, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, who will not visit what is forsaken, nor seek what is scattered, nor heal what is broken, nor nourish what remains standing, and he will consume the flesh of the fatted ones and break their hoofs.

17

O shepherd and idol, abandoning the flock, with a sword upon his arm and over his right eye: his arm will be withered by drought, and his right eye will be obscured by darkness.

Zechariah 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:15 say?
Zechariah 11:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord said to me: Still they are to you the equipment of a foolish shepherd.”
Where is Zechariah 11:15 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 11:15.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:15 in?
Zechariah 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 11:15?
Zechariah 11:15 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord said to me: Still they are to you the equipment of a foolish shepherd.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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