What does the Bible say about Zechariah 12:10?

Zechariah 12:10 states, 'They shall look upon me whom they have pierced.' This prophecy is interpreted as a foretelling of Christ's crucifixion, where Jesus is identified as the one who was pierced for our transgressions. This verse emphasizes both the suffering of the Messiah and the recognition of His significance by those who previously rejected Him. John references this prophecy in his account of Christ’s crucifixion, confirming its fulfillment. The piercing signifies not just physical suffering but also the spiritual burden of sin that Christ bore.