The Prophet Zechariah
⭑ Catholic Public Domain Version 2009 ⭑
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Zion’s Coming King
(Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19)
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The LORD Will Save His People
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Fußnoten
(a)9:1
Hadrach: Syria.(Challoner)
(b)9:7
His blood: It is spoken of the Philistines, and particularly of Azotus, (where the temple of Dagon was,) and contains a prophecy of the conversion of that people from their bloody sacrifices and abominations to the worship of the true God.(Challoner)
(c)9:8
That serve me in war: Viz., the Machabees.(Challoner)
(d)9:11 The word ‘vinctos’ refers to those who have been bound or chained.(Conte)
(e)9:13 Greece was the birthplace of democracy. The sons of Zion, those who are holy, have a higher place in God’s eyes than those who are part of a just democracy. For mercy is greater than justice, and it is better to love God than to rule over men.(Conte)
(f)9:13
Thy sons, O Sion, etc: Viz., the apostles, who, in the spiritual way, conquered the Greeks, and subdued them to Christ.(Challoner)
(g)9:16
Holy stones: The apostles, who shall be as pillars and monuments in the church.(Challoner)
(h)9:17
The corn, etc: His most excellent gift is the blessed Eucharist, called here The corn, that is, the bread of the elect, and the wine springing forth virgins; that is, makes virgins to bud, or spring forth, as it were, like flowers among thorns; because it has a wonderful efficacy to give and preserve purity.(Challoner)