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Zechariah 14:19

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Zechariah 14:19 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

This will be the punishment of Egypt and of all the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

King James Version KJV

This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

American Standard Version ASV

This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all the nations that go not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Bible in Basic English BBE

This will be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all the nations who do not go up to keep the feast of tents.

Free Bible Version FBV

This will be the punishment on Egypt and all the nations if they do not go to Jerusalem and celebrate.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all the nations that come not vp to keepe the feast of Tabernacles.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

This is the punishment of the sin of Egypt, And the punishment of the sin of all the nations, That go not up to celebrate the feast of booths.

World English Bible WEB

This will be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations that don’t go up to keep the feast of booths.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

This shall be the sin of Egypt, and this the sin of all nations, that will not go up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Translation for Translators T4T

That is how Yahweh will punish the people of Egypt and the people of any other nation who do not go to Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of Living in Temporary Shelters.

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Zechariah 14:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB זֹ֥את תִּהְיֶ֖ה חַטַּ֣את מִצְרָ֑יִם וְ/חַטַּאת֙ כָּל הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם אֲשֶׁר֙ לֹ֣א יַֽעֲל֔וּ לָ/חֹ֖ג אֶת חַ֥ג הַ/סֻּכּֽוֹת
זֹ֥את zôʼth H2063 this Pron
תִּהְיֶ֖ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
חַטַּ֣את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fs
מִצְרָ֑יִם Mitsrayim H4714 Egypt N-proper
וְ/חַטַּאת֙ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin Conj | N-fs
כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms
הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם gôwy H1471 Gentile Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁר֙ ʼăsher H834 which Rel
לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part
יַֽעֲל֔וּ ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ/חֹ֖ג châgag H2287 to celebrate Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
חַ֥ג chag H2282 feast N-ms
הַ/סֻּכּֽוֹת çukkâh H5521 booth Art | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 14:19

זֹ֥את zôʼth H2063 "this" Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
תִּהְיֶ֖ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
חַטַּ֣את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
מִצְרָ֑יִם Mitsrayim H4714 "Egypt" N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וְ/חַטַּאת֙ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" Conj | N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם gôwy H1471 "Gentile" Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
אֲשֶׁר֙ ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַֽעֲל֔וּ ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
לָ/חֹ֖ג châgag H2287 "to celebrate" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to celebrate or observe a festival, often with dancing or procession. It can also mean to be dizzy or staggering, like being drunk or disoriented. In the Bible, it is used to describe pilgrim feasts and celebrations.
Definition: 1) to hold a feast, hold a festival, make pilgrimage, keep a pilgrim-feast, celebrate, dance, stagger 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep a pilgrim-feast 1a2) to reel
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: celebrate, dance, (keep, hold) a (solemn) feast (holiday), reel to and fro. See also: Exodus 5:1; 1 Samuel 30:16; Psalms 42:5.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חַ֥ג chag H2282 "feast" N-ms
A festival or feast is what this Hebrew word describes. It is used in Leviticus 23:2 to describe the festivals of the Lord. The word implies a time of celebration or sacrifice.
Definition: 1) festival, feast, festival-gathering, pilgrim-feast 1a) feast 1b) festival sacrifice
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (solemn) feast (day), sacrifice, solemnity. See also: Exodus 10:9; 2 Chronicles 7:8; Psalms 81:4.
הַ/סֻּכּֽוֹת çukkâh H5521 "booth" Art | N-fp
This word describes a small, temporary shelter or booth. It is used to describe a thicket or covert, as seen in the KJV translations. In the Bible, it is used to describe the tabernacles or tents of the Israelites.
Definition: 1) thicket, covert, booth 1a) thicket 1b) booth (rude or temporary shelter)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: booth, cottage, covert, pavilion, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 33:17; Nehemiah 8:15; Psalms 18:12.

Study Notes — Zechariah 14:19

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1 John 3:19 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

Zechariah 14:19 Summary

Zechariah 14:19 is talking about a time when all nations will be expected to go to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, which is a time of worship and celebration of God's provision. If they don't, they will be punished with a lack of rain, which would lead to hardship. This verse is reminding us that God wants all people to worship and obey Him, and that He will provide for those who do, as seen in Matthew 6:33. By participating in worship and obedience, we can experience God's love and provision in our lives, just like the Israelites did in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4-36.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Feast of Tabernacles and why is it significant in Zechariah 14:19?

The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, is a biblical holiday that commemorates the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision for them, as seen in Leviticus 23:33-43. In Zechariah 14:19, it represents a time of celebration and worship of the Lord, and all nations are expected to participate.

Why will Egypt and other nations be punished if they do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles?

According to Zechariah 14:17-18, the punishment for not participating in the Feast of Tabernacles is a lack of rain, which would lead to famine and hardship. This demonstrates God's expectation of worship and obedience from all nations, as seen in Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-2.

Is this verse talking about a future event or a current reality?

Zechariah 14:19 appears to be talking about a future event, where all nations will be expected to go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, as part of God's plan to establish His kingdom on earth, as seen in Revelation 20:1-6.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible and God's plan of salvation?

This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's plan to redeem and restore all things, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 21:1-4. It highlights the importance of worship, obedience, and participation in God's plan, which is rooted in His love and desire for all people to know Him, as seen in John 3:16.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for me to 'go up' to celebrate the Lord, and how can I participate in worship and obedience in my daily life?
  2. How can I balance the idea of God's punishment with His love and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8-14?
  3. What are some ways that I can prepare myself for the future kingdom of God, where all nations will worship Him together, as seen in Revelation 7:9-10?
  4. How can I share the message of God's love and expectation of worship with others, so that they can participate in the Feast of Tabernacles and experience His presence?

Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:19

This shall be the punishment of Egypt,.... Or "sin" (d), as in the original text: rightly is the word rendered "punishment", as it is by the Targum: and the punishment of all nations that come not up

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 14:19

This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles. This shall be the punishment , [ chaTa't (H2403)] - literally, sin - i:e., punishment for sin.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 14:19

And what he saith of Egypt, he saith of all contemners of his law and worship; their sin is the same, their punishment shall be the same, for with God is no respect of persons.

Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 14:19

Zechariah 14:19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.Ver. 19. This shall be the punishment of Eyypt, and the punishment] Or sin; indeed, the sin of sins, to slight God’ s ordinances and offers of grace; and to neglect so great salvation as is tendered by Christ. This very sin is its own punishment. This is condemnation, or hell beforehand, John 3:19. This brought Capernaum down from heaven to hell, Matthew 11:23. Pagans that never heard of Christ shall have an easier judgment than such, Matthew 11:24, for they shall have a double condemnation. One from the law, which they had broken, wherein Christ found them; another from the gospel, for rejecting Christ and the bath of his blood, to the which even princes of Sodom are invited, Isaiah 1:10. See John 12:48 Matthew 21:44. It is with such as with a malefactor, that being dead in law, doth yet refuse a pardon. Danaeus observeth here that mention is made of the feast of Tabernacles especially, 1. Because this feast was now most solemnly kept among the Jews, Nehemiah 8:16-18, and secondly, Because it was a most evident testimony of the first gathering together of the people of Israel, that is, of a free ordained Church; therefore it was better liked of the people, and a more evident sign of their uniting or knitting together within themselves, as is unto us the holy supper of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 14:19

(19-21) We cannot see, as many commentators affirm, that these concluding verses clearly indicate a passing away of everything that is distinctly Levitical. They only state that in that day there will be a general elevation of everything in sanctity. Even “the bells upon the horses” will, like the plate of gold on the mitre of the high priest, have inscribed on them “ TO THE LORD” (Exodus 28:36, &c.). The pots of the sanctuary in which the “peace offerings” were cooked will be raised to the grade of sanctity of the bowls in which the blood was caught; and ordinary pots will be raised to the grade of sanctuary pots. Neither can we see in this passage a promise of the restoration of the Mosaic ritual, for the whole chapter is composed in most unmistakably figurative language.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 14:19

Verse 19. This shall be the punishment - of all nations that come not up] God will have his public worship established everywhere, and those who do not worship him shall lie under his curse.

Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 14:19

19. punishment] Lit. sin, as in margin of A. V. and R. V., but sin here as manifested in its consequences. Comp. Lamentations 3:39, where it is literally, a man for his sins.

Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 14:19

This shall be the sin of Egypt and the sin of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles - For before the coming of the Saviour, good perhaps had been in part the excuse of the

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