Zechariah 13:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

Behold the Lamb of God taking away the sin of the world, the sin of the church; for therefore was the Son of God manifested, to take away our sin, 1 John 3:5. I. He takes away the guilt of sin by the blood of his cross (Zech. 13:1): In that day, in the gospel-day, there shall be a fountain opened, that is, provision made for the cleansing of all those from the pollutions of sin who truly repent and are sorry for them. In that day, when the Spirit of grace is poured out to set them a mourning... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

In that day there shall be a fountain opened ,.... Which Aben Ezra and Kimchi understand literally; but R. Moses the priest figuratively; and so the Targum, which interprets it of the doctrine of the law being open as a fountain of water; and so Abendana, who compares it with Isaiah 2:3 but rather it should be understood of the preaching of the Gospel, and the administration of Gospel ordinances; though better of Christ himself, the fountain of gardens, and of living waters, from whose... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 13:1

In that day there shall be a fountain opened - This chapter is a continuation of the preceding, and should not have been separated from it. A fountain - The source of mercy in Christ Jesus; perhaps referring to the death he should die, and the piercing of his side, when blood and water issued out. To the house of David - To David's family, and such like persons as it included. See the history of David and his sons, and then learn for whom Christ shed his blood. Inhabitants of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 13:1

Verse 1 From this verse we again learn, that Zechariah promised the spirit of repentance to the Jews, so that they would find God still propitious to them, when their circumstances were brought to the verge of despair: for it would not have been enough for them to feel sorrow, except God himself became propitious and merciful to them. He had said indeed that the Spirit of grace and of commiserations would be poured forth; but he had not as yet taught clearly what he now adds respecting... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

In that day. At the time when the great mourning ( Zechariah 12:1-14 .) takes place, or, more generally, in the Messianic period, when all these things shall be fulfilled. Shall be a fountain opened, etc. Shah be opened and continue open. The allusion is to the lustral rites practised in the consecration of the Levites, who were to have "water of sin" sprinkled on them, and to "the water of separation," or "water of uncleanness" (the word found in our passage), used for purposes of legal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

The end of sin. "In that day there shall be a fountain opened," etc. The close of the last chapter described certain persons as pouring forth "a fountain of tears" ( Jeremiah 9:1 ). This opens by describing a "fountain" of a different kind—a fountain opened for the especial benefit of those who thus mourned (comp. Zechariah 12:10 ). In this last-mentioned verse their grief is attributed to their looking on him "whom they had pierced." Remembering how distinctly this expression is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

The fountain of grace. Salvation through Christ. The glorious gospel. I. THE EVIL . "Sin and uncleanness." All are sinners. Law, facts of life, testimony of conscience, prove our guilt. Sin defiles all that it touches. Uncleanness, alas how prevalent, and in manifold forms! 'Twas sin that brought it all into the world. If there were no sin there would be no uncleanness. Need for grief and prayer. II. THE REMEDY . Fountain, etc. 1 . Freedom of access. Open, not shut.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

§ 3. This repentance will lead to purification from past defilement, and a reaction against idolatry and false prophet. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

The gospel age. "In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered," etc. Concerning the preceding chapter and these six verses, Dr. Keil says, "This section forms the first half of the second prophecy of Zechariah concerning the future of Israel and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 13:1

In that day there shall be a fountain opened - Zechariah often repeats, “in that day” Zechariah 12:3-4, Zechariah 12:6, Zechariah 12:8-9, Zechariah 12:11; Zechariah 13:1-2, Zechariah 13:4; Zechariah 14:6, Zechariah 14:8, Zechariah 14:13, Zechariah 14:20, resuming his subject again and again, as a time not proximate, but fixed and known of God, of which he declared somewhat. It is “that day” which “Abraham desired to see, and saw it” John 8:56, whether by direct revelation, or in the typical... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 13:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 13:1-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 13:1

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