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.

Revelation 19:20 Prophetic fulfillment

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.

Revelation 16:13 Related theme

In Revelation 16:13, three unclean spirits come from the false prophet — directly linking to Zechariah's 'unclean spirit' associated with false prophecy.

1 John 4:1 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.

Hosea 2:17 Parallel

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 Parallel

Isaiah 2:18 declares idols will utterly pass away, directly parallel to Zechariah's cutting off idols from the land.

Ezekiel 6:6 Parallel

Ezekiel 6:6 describes the destruction of altars and idols — the same eradication of idolatry Zechariah 13:2 foretells.

Exodus 23:13 Related theme

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.

Isaiah 27:9 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Hosea 10:2 declares God will break down altars and pillars, directly parallel to cutting off idols here.

Hosea 3:4 Parallel

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 Parallel

Hosea 4:5 pronounces judgment on false prophets, paralleling their removal from the land here.

Hosea 14:3 Parallel

Hosea 14:3 shows Israel renouncing idols, echoing the divine removal of idols in Zechariah.

Hosea 14:8 Parallel

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.

Zephaniah 2:11 Related theme

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Joshua 23:7 warns against mentioning names of other gods, matching Zechariah's cutting off idol names from the land.