Zechariah 13:2
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.
Cross-references
Deuteronomy 12:3 commands destroying idols and cutting off their names, directly parallel to Zechariah's promise to cut off idol names.
In Revelation 19:20, the false prophet is thrown alive into the lake of fire — directly fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy of God removing false prophets.
In Revelation 16:13, three unclean spirits come from the false prophet — directly linking to Zechariah's 'unclean spirit' associated with false prophecy.
In 1 John 4:1, believers are told to test spirits because many false prophets are out — matching Zechariah's warning about the unclean spirit and false prophets.
In 2 Peter 2:1-3, false prophets arise secretly — echoing Zechariah's promise that God will remove them, with judgment awaiting.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 exposes false apostles disguised as servants of righteousness—an NT parallel to the false prophets removed in Zechariah 13:2.
Matthew 7:15 warns of wolves in sheep's clothing (false prophets)—the same deceptive leaders that Zechariah 13:2 prophesies will be cut off.
In Zephaniah 1:4, God cuts off the remnant of Baal from Judah and Jerusalem — a specific parallel to removing idols from the land.
In Micah 5:12-14, God cuts off witchcraft, graven images, and groves — a more detailed list of purged evils.
Micah 2:11 depicts a false prophet who peddles wine and strong drink—the corrupt prophet that Zechariah 13:2 says God will cause to pass from the land.
In Hosea 2:17, God takes away the names of Baalim so they are no longer remembered — nearly identical wording.
Ezekiel 14:9 warns that God will stretch out His hand against a deceived prophet—the same divine action of removing false prophets in Zechariah 13:2.
Ezekiel 13:23 says God will stop false visions and divination—directly parallel to Zechariah 13:2's removal of prophets and the unclean spirit.
Isaiah 2:18 declares idols will utterly pass away, directly parallel to Zechariah's cutting off idols from the land.
Ezekiel 6:6 describes the destruction of altars and idols — the same eradication of idolatry Zechariah 13:2 foretells.
Exodus 23:13 commands not to mention other gods' names — this prophecy announces the fulfillment: those names will be banished.
1 Kings 18:40 shows Elijah slaughtering Baal's prophets — a historical precursor to the promised removal of false prophets here.
2 Kings 11:18 recounts the tearing down of Baal's temple and killing his priest — a historical example of the idol removal promised here.
In Isaiah 27:9, the removal of altars and idols accompanies atonement — the same cleansing of idolatry Zechariah 13:2 promises.
Isaiah 30:22 shows people defiling and discarding their idols — mirroring Zechariah's removal of idol names from the land.
Micah 3:6 pronounces darkness on false prophets, similar to their removal in Zechariah.
Jeremiah 10:11 declares idols will perish from the earth — the same fate as the idols cut off in Zechariah 13:2.
Hosea 10:2 declares God will break down altars and pillars, directly parallel to cutting off idols here.
Hosea 3:4 describes a time without idols or false worship, similar to the removal of idols and false prophets here.
Jeremiah 10:15 says idols are worthless and will perish at their punishment — echoing Zechariah's promise to remove them.
Ezekiel 23:27 declares an end to lewdness and idolatry — the same cleansing Zechariah 13:2 accomplishes.
Ezekiel 16:41 says God will make Jerusalem cease from idolatrous whoring — matching Zechariah's removal of idols and prophets.
Hosea 4:5 pronounces judgment on false prophets, paralleling their removal from the land here.
Hosea 14:3 shows Israel renouncing idols, echoing the divine removal of idols in Zechariah.
In Hosea 14:8, Ephraim renounces idols, showing the human response to God's initiative of removal.
In Ezekiel 37:23, idol removal is tied to being saved and becoming God's people in the covenant restoration.
In Zephaniah 2:11, God famishes all gods of the earth, leading to universal worship — the ultimate outcome of idol removal.
In Ezekiel 36:25, cleansing from idols is part of spiritual renewal with water, adding the image of inner purification.
Psalm 16:4 refuses to take other gods' names on lips, echoing Zechariah's removal of idol names.
In Ezekiel 30:13, God destroys idols in Egypt, extending the same judgment against false worship to the nations.
In 2 Peter 2:15-19, false teachers follow Balaam's way — mirroring the corrupt prophets Zechariah says God will purge from the land.
Joshua 23:7 warns against mentioning names of other gods, matching Zechariah's cutting off idol names from the land.