The Pierced One Shall Look Upon
Zechariah 12:10
Zechariah 12:10 describes a period of national contrition for Israel—yet it also uncovers the ultimate messianic mystery. This is YHWH speaking: “They shall look upon Me whom they have pierced.” The heavenly “Me” becomes visible, pierced. It is a prophetic reveal of the incarnation, crucifixion, and return of the Messiah.
In Hebrew, the word דָּקָרוּ (“dakaru” – they pierced) is a powerful verb. It refers not merely to injury but to fatal wounding. This is a turning moment in eschatological prophesy where Jewish national identification will intersect with a personal revelation of Messiah Yeshua. The veil will lift.
This overflowing of “the spirit of grace and of supplications” marks a spiritual awakening. Grace (chen) and supplication (tachanunim) are not generic blessings—they are covenantal answers from the heart of God. They educate individuals to perceive accurately.
Messianic theology positions this text as vital to Yeshua’s return. The One pierced will be exposed not as a foreign god but as Israel’s own King. This is not replacement theology; it is restoration theology. The covenant formed with Abraham is not abolished—it is fulfilled in the Messiah who bears its marks in His body.
And this prophecy is not merely future—it is personal. Each Christian must confront the truth: we, too, have pierced Him. And yet, He pours out grace. Repentance and acknowledgment are intrinsically linked.
Messiah in Prophecy: Zechariah 12:10 is one of the clearest messianic prophecies of Yeshua’s suffering and return.
Divine Self-Revelation: YHWH speaks in the first person, identifying Himself as the One pierced—connecting divinity with the crucified Messiah.
National and Personal Awakening: The outpouring of the Spirit promotes both communal and individual recognition of Yeshua.
The Promise: The promise pertains to the "house of David" and the "inhabitants of Jerusalem," indicating a literal Israel is being referenced.
The Outpouring: The outpouring of the Spirit serves not just for revelation but also for profound inner transformation that culminates in repentance.
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