19:37a

And: This phrase introduces a second prophecy that was fulfilled.

as another Scripture says: This clause is short for “and another scripture was fulfilled which says.” This other scripture is Zechariah 12:10.

Scripture: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates literally as Scripture refers to a text or certain place in the writings of the Old Testament. In some languages it may not be necessary to supply a word meaning passage. For example:

it is also written in the Scriptures
-or-
The Holy Book also says

says: The word says refers to what has been written down. In some languages it is more natural to speak about what was written down or what can be read. For example:

this is written in the Scriptures
-or-
there is another scripture in which one can read (TH)

19:37b

They will look on the One they have pierced: This is a quotation from Zechariah 12:10. John understood this text to refer to the people seeing that Jesus’ side was pierced by a spear. Here are other ways to translate this clause:

People will look at him whom they pierced. (Good News Translation)
-or-
They will look at the person whom they have stabbed. (God’s Word)

the One they have pierced: The verb pierced in this context means to wound or stab something by pushing a sharp object into it. The Greek word is different from the word in 19:35 but refers to the same action. In some languages it is more natural to indicate what pierced Jesus. For example:

him whom they pierced ⌊with a spear⌋
-or-
the one in whose side they stuck a spear (Contemporary English Version)

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