The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. But jerusalem will be raised up in its original place and will be inhabited all the way from the benjamin gate over to the site of the old gate, then to the corner gate, and from the tower of hananel to the kings winepresses. Zechariahs language in describing the visions is prosaic and dry, and occasionally even confused. Zechariah 12, new living translation nlt the bible app. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions. Their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. We must assert that this section, chapters 9 14, is very messianic. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. Israel attacked but defended by the returning messiah. As chapters 18 are quoted most often by john in the revelation, so chapters 9 14 are quoted most often in the gospels. It has been suggested that jehoiada may have had two names, as is the case with others in the bible compare mt 9. Dispensationalism and zechariah 14 by wayne jackson dispensationaliststhose enamored with the notion that christ will return to the earth to establish a political kingdom over which he will reign for one thousand yearsrely heavily upon zechariah, chapter fourteen, as an important old testament element of the premillennial scheme.
Chapters 18 contain a series of visions of the future of gods people. The royal winepresses were just south of the city expositors, note on zechariah 14. This word must be distinguished from the nationalistic. How do jehovah witnesses explain differences between nwt and. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. Next chapter of zechariah the book of zechariah, chapter 14 we hope that you find the content of the book of zechariah, chapter 14 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. How do jehovah witnesses explain the differences between the new world translation and latingreek, specifically in these two bible verses. The new world translation study edition nwt study bible. But jerusalem will be raised up high from the benjamin gate to the site of the first gate, to the corner gate. Their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. It seems that the ot authors used past and current events to overshadow future events. Zechariah 14, new living translation nlt the bible app.
The deity of jesus christ and the jehovahs witnesses new world. Zechariah where the world comes to study the bible. Zechariah 12 new international version niv jerusalems enemies to be destroyed. It includes pictures, footnotes, crossreferences, and additional study tools. An angel restores the high priest joshua in zechariah 3. Book of zechariah, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. Zechariah 14 is the fourteenth and the last chapter of the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ancient jerusalem interactive study of jerusalem with map. Zechariah 14 new international version niv the lord comes and reigns. First century israel map large map of israel in the first century click around on the cities. Zechariahs prophecies took place during the reign of darius the great, and were contemporary with haggai in a postexilic world after. The meaning of the attacks on jerusalem in zechariah 1214. Zechariah chapter 14 parallel hebrew old testament. Teaching young children the message of hope in the book of.
Before reading this article jehovahs witnesses may deny that the nwt. On that day there will be one lord, and his name the only name. Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Enduring word bible commentary zechariah chapter 14.
King james version kjv and i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. The book is noted for its prophecies of christs mortal ministry and his second coming zech. Zechariah 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A good example of the nonsense approach is found in the book, the millennium, by loraine boettner. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. Zechariah 12 niv jerusalems enemies to be destroyed.
Chapters 9 14 of zechariah we saw that the first eight chapters of the book of zechariah were, with the exception of a few verses, from the prophet himself. For i will gather all the nations to battle against jerusalem. And the cooking pots in the lords house will be like the bowls before the altar. Zechariah 14 new international version niv the lord comes and reigns 14 a day of the lord is coming, jerusalem, when your possessions will be plundered and divided up within your very walls. Zechariah 914, the new testament and today hubert cunliffejones professor of theology in the university of manchester the ethel m.
The ultimate hope for us all was predicted by zechariah this book has more predictions of christ than any of the other minor prophets. The entire second section of the book chapters 914 lacks any mention of the prophets name and period. Read the meaning of the attacks on jerusalem in zechariah 1214 part 1 from christian radio ministry watchman radio hour with alex dodson. Zechariah chapter 14 kjv king james version 1 behold, the day of the lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee 2 for i will gather all nations against jerusalem to battle. Study zechariah 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Zechariah new world translation of the holy scriptures.
New living translation you will flee through this valley, for it will reach across to azal. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. Behold, the day of the lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. In defense of the new world translation of the holy scriptures index. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. Home biblical archaeology significant discoveries from ancient empires. This commentary and new translation of zechariah 9 14 continues the appraoch adopted in the authors 1987 anchor bible volume 25b on haggai and zechariah 18. Chapters 9 14 contain visions about the messiah, the last days, the gathering of israel, the final great war, and the. For i will gather all nations against jerusalem to battle.
When a person accepts jesus as savior, jesus comes into the persons life and stands on his mt. Zechariah 14 new american standard bible nasb god will battle jerusalems foes. Zechariah 9 14 the anchor yale bible commentaries meyers, carol l. He will preserve them from all dangers coming from the world s powers and keep them for his kingdom on earth. Verse 12 returns to the theme of the final battle over jerusalem at christs return. Bad translations of the jehovahs witness bible, the new world. In the book of zechariah gods promised deliverance from babylonian exile, including a restored kingdom community and a functioning temple the earthly throne of the divine king.
Theology, leads into even grander pictures of the salvation and restoration to come through the messiah see notes on 3. It is a perfect type of christ, the light of the world see authors book, the tabernacle, gods portrait of christ. As the first of the total 14 chapters in the book, this chapter is a part of a section socalled first zechariah consisting of zechariah 18. Picture study bible studybible with pictures and maps.
Below is a comparison between a popular jewish translation of zechariah 12. Jerusalem bible but i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of yerushalayim the spirit of grace and of supplication. This free online study bible is an accurate, easytoread study edition of the holy bible. Premiered feb 12, 2020 in part 1 of this series, walter veith focuses on the symbols of the first four visions in the book of zechariah. Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth. How do jehovah witnesses explain differences between nwt. Zechariah 14 prophetic issues lamb and lion ministries. What are the future spiritual applications of these visions. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible.
The first part of the book, chapters one through eight, contain eight symbolic visions of zechariah. The clan of david will mourn alone, as will the clan of nathan, the clan of levi, and the clan of shimei. Zechariah 14 nlt the lord will rule the earth watch, bible. Then the lord my god will come, and all the holy ones with him. Zechariah 14 new international version niv biblica. Zechariah 1 is the first chapter of the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Zechariah 14 niv the lord comes and reigns a day of bible. Their people will become like walking corpses, their flesh rotting away.
Zechariah gives the rest of the story, and shows how god is interested in lives, not only buildings. Wood lecture delivered before the university of london on 15 february 1973 p. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of uzziah king of judah. The new world translation of the jehovahs witnesses has changed the text to suit its own theological. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity.
Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary of haggai. Zechariah chapter 12 parallel hebrew old testament. Zechariah 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Upon his besieging jerusalem, he retreated from the city without any just occasion in the world. The lord, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person, declares. It is generally assumed that the prophet zechariah is identical with the man of the same name mentioned in nehemiah 12. New international version you will flee by my mountain valley, for it will extend to azel.
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