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Zechariah 13:1

Zechariah 13:1
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In that day there shall be a fountain opened - Zechariah often repeats, “in that day” Zec 12:3-4, Zec 12:6, Zec 12:8-9, Zec 12:11; Zec 13:1-2, Zec 13:4; Zec 14:6, Zec 14:8, Zec 14:13, Zec 14:20,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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, Jo1 3:5.

I. He takes away the guilt of sin by the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Zechariah 13:1-6

Zec 13:1-6. Worthy fruits of Repentance

The mourning for sin thus produced and exhibited (Zec 12:10-14) shall be the precursor of cleansing from sin, for which ample and lasting provision shall be…