Zechariah 7 Study Notes
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7:8-10 The prophets typically took on the role of prosecutor, generally singling out three forms of disobedience: idolatry, empty worship, and social injustice. The latter is the focus here (cp. Is 1:17; 10:1-4; Mc 3:1-4; 6:8). Taking advantage of the poor earned the most severe punishment (Jr 5:28-29; Am 5:11-17).
7:11-12 Stubborn shoulder . . . closed . . . ears, and hearts like a rock are billboard-like metaphors for the insensitivity of the chosen people. They repeatedly refused to make the Lord their God (see notes at 1:3, 4).
7:13-14 With the parade of sinfulness summarized in vv. 4-12, God was justified in stirring up a windstorm that scattered the participants in all directions. Typical of prophetic language, judgment is expressed in hyperbole.