Zechariah

Penultimate Old Testament

Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "God has remembered," borne by several figures in the Bible.

The most prominent is the Old Testament prophet whose visions appear in the Book of Zechariah.

In the New Testament, Zechariah is the priest and father of John the Baptist, struck mute for doubting the angel Gabriel's announcement.

biblical-prophet

minor prophets

Briefer Old Testament seers

rebuilding · visions · Second Temple · Darius · Ezra · Nehemiah · restoration · priesthood · lampstand · olive trees

Old-Testament

Hebrew Bible

Jewish canonical scriptures

prophecy · covenant · exile · return · Babylon · Persia · Jerusalem · Israel · Judah · oracle

Gospel-figure

John the Baptist

Prophet who baptized the Messiah

temple · mute · Gabriel · annunciation · canticle · incense · Luke · nativity · visitation · prophecy fulfilled

Hebrew-name

Zach

Male name, shortened

Hebrew origin · patronymic

Categories
Opposites
prophetic status

ZechariahIsaiah

Hebrew prophet, major book

Jeremiah · Ezekiel · Daniel · Moses · Elijah

theological stance

Zechariahfalse prophet

Deceiver claiming divine insight

idolater · apostate

faith vs. doubt

ZechariahMary

Common feminine name

Abraham

Family

Zachary

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