Looking upon the pierced one
John connects the pierced side of Jesus with Zechariah's mourning over the pierced one.
Historical context
The oracle promises grace and supplication for David's house and Jerusalem, leading to profound mourning.
Tradition note
Begin with each Old Testament passage in context, then examine the New Testament's wording and argument. Explicit fulfillment citations, apostolic applications, and typological comparisons carry different kinds of evidence; Protestant approaches to particular passages vary.
Avoid overclaiming
The pronouns and referent in Zechariah 12:10 raise translation and interpretation questions. John provides a Christological use; the source's larger mourning scene should remain visible.
Key points
- Fulfillment citation
- John 19:34–37 (Fulfillment citation) — After the spear thrust, John adds a second scriptural citation about looking upon the one who was pierced.
Doctrinal connections
- After the spear thrust, John adds a second scriptural citation about looking upon the one who was pierced.
Scripture
- Zechariah 12:10–14 — The oracle promises grace and supplication for David's house and Jerusalem, leading to profound mourning.
- John 19:34–37 — After the spear thrust, John adds a second scriptural citation about looking upon the one who was pierced.