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Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?

Why does Jesus quote Zechariah 13:7?

In Matthew 26:31, Jesus says this:

“Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭31‬ ‭NET‬‬

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Why did God give words for things in Genesis?

Why did God give words for things in Genesis?

In Genesis 1:10, 1:5, and 1:8, why did God give words for things if he knew humans would have languages that would have their own words for the day, night, sky, seas, and earth?
All verses from NIV

Genesis 1:5 God called the light “day,” …