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God's Word Today Daily Web Devotional from Dr. Boice
In the last section (vv. 15-17) the prophet is given a second symbolic commission. Just as he had been told to represent the true shepherd in verses 7-14, so now is he to represent a false or wicked shepherd. The character of this man is described both negatively and positively. Negatively: "I am going to raise up a shepherd over the land who will not care for the lost, or seek the young, or heal the injured, or feed the healthy." (The Lord Jesus Christ had done precisely that. The words are a description of his ministry.) Positively: "...but will eat the meat of the choice sheep, tearing off their hoofs." (This shepherd uses the sheep selfishly for his benefit. Jesus gave himself for the sheep.)
God's Word Today Daily Web Devotional Archive
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