The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is

Prophecy #339

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The Messiah’s body would be pierced

Old Testament Prophecy

Zechariah 12:10a

“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced,

New Testament Fulfillment

John 19:34-37

But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness–his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth–that you also may believe. For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.”

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