Zechariah 13:9 (a) This beautiful type represents the living GOD dealing with His people and cleansing them from evil ways. (See also Isaiah 48:10). It is a type of the bitter experiences through which the Lord permits His people to pass in order to make them better Christians. (See also Malachi 3:2).
Bible typology is the systematic classification of Bible terms, concepts, and people that have common characteristics or traits. A Dictionary of Bible Types examines over 1,000 types, shadows, signs, symbols, pictures, figures, and patterns in the Bible with topics ranging from "Aaron" to "Yoke." This useful resource for teachers, study groups, and pastors provides explanations for over 6,000 different Scripture passages.Wikipedia
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