Zechariah 13:5

But he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Zechariah 13:5

BSB

He will say, 'I am not a prophet; I work the land, for I was purchased as a servant in my youth.'

AKJV

But he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an farmer; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.

CPDV

But he will say, "I am not a prophet; I am a man of agriculture. For Adam has been my example from my youth."

ERV

but he shall say, I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondman from my youth.

NHEB

but he will say, 'I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondservant from my youth.'

SMT

And saying, I am not a prophet; I a man working the land; for man sold me from my youth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Zechariah 13:5

ButheshallsayH559VerbIamnoprophetH5030Noun MasculineIamanhusbandmanH5647VerbformanH120Noun MasculinetaughtmetokeepcattleH7069VerbfrommyyouthH5271Noun Feminine

Commentary for Zechariah 13:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Zechariah 13:5

Summary

False prophet denies calling and heritage

Event

Prophet denies prophetic calling

Estimated Time Period

c. 520 BC