Zechariah 14:3
Zechariah 14:3 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.
Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Then shall Jehovah go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Then the Lord will go out and make war against those nations, as he did in the day of the fight.
Then the Lord will go out to fight against the nations as he fights in times of war.
Then shall the Lord goe foorth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battell.
And gone forth hath Jehovah, And He hath fought against those nations, As in the day of His fighting in a day of conflict.
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Then will the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Then the Lord shall go forth, and shall fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Then Yahweh will go out to fight against those nations; he will fight like [SIM] soldiers fight in a battle.
Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 14:3
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Zechariah 14:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יָצָ֣א
יְהוָ֔ה
וְ/נִלְחַ֖ם
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
הָ/הֵ֑ם
כְּ/י֥וֹם
הִֽלָּחֲמ֖/ו
בְּ/י֥וֹם
קְרָֽב
וְ/יָצָ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/נִלְחַ֖ם
lâcham
H3898
to fight
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
הָ/הֵ֑ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Art | Pron
כְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הִֽלָּחֲמ֖/ו
lâcham
H3898
to fight
V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
קְרָֽב
qᵉrâb
H7128
battle
N-ms
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 14:3
וְ/יָצָ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/נִלְחַ֖ם
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
בַּ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | 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.
הָ/הֵ֑ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
כְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הִֽלָּחֲמ֖/ו
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
קְרָֽב
qᵉrâb
H7128
"battle"
N-ms
A battle or war, often referring to a hostile encounter between two or more groups, like the battle of Jericho in Joshua 6:1-27. This word emphasizes the intensity and conflict of the encounter.
Definition: battle, war Aramaic equivalent: qe.rav (קְרָב "war" H7129)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: battle, war. See also: 2 Samuel 17:11; Psalms 68:31; Psalms 55:19.
Study Notes — Zechariah 14:3
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- Context
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- Zechariah 14:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 14:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 14:3
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 14:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
- Sermons on Zechariah 14:3
Context — The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed
1Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence.
2For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.
3Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.
4On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south. 5You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 12:9 | So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. |
| 2 | Zephaniah 3:19 | Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth. |
| 3 | Zechariah 2:8–9 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— I will surely wave My hand over them, so that they will become plunder for their own servants. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me.” |
| 4 | Joel 3:9–17 | Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. Let the nations be roused and advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit down to judge all the nations on every side. Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the Day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. The sun and moon will grow dark, and the stars will no longer shine. The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 20:15 | And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. |
| 6 | Joel 3:2 | I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land. |
| 7 | Daniel 2:44–45 | In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” |
| 8 | Daniel 2:34–35 | As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. |
| 9 | Isaiah 66:15–16 | For behold, the LORD will come with fire— His chariots are like a whirlwind— to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. |
| 10 | Joshua 10:42 | And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign. |
Zechariah 14:3 Summary
[This verse tells us that the LORD will personally fight against the nations that have come against Jerusalem, just like He has done before in Bible times, as seen in Exodus 14:14 and Deuteronomy 1:30. This shows us that God is a powerful and loving God who protects His people. It's like when a parent steps in to defend their child - God is our Defender and Protector, as seen in Psalm 28:7-8. This reminds us that we can trust in God's power and love, no matter what challenges we face, just as it says in Romans 8:31 and Romans 8:37-39.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to go out to fight against those nations?
This verse indicates that God will personally intervene in the battle against the nations that have come against Jerusalem, just as He has done in the past, as seen in Exodus 14:14 and Deuteronomy 1:30.
How does God fight in the day of battle?
The Bible teaches that God fights for His people through various means, including the use of natural phenomena, such as earthquakes and storms, as seen in Psalm 18:7-15, and through the actions of His people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 20:1-30.
What is the significance of the LORD fighting against those nations?
The LORD's intervention on behalf of Jerusalem demonstrates His love and protection for His people, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, and serves as a reminder of His power and sovereignty over all nations, as seen in Psalm 47:8.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the chapter, as it marks the turning point in the battle against Jerusalem, with God's intervention leading to the ultimate defeat of the enemy nations, as seen in Zechariah 14:1-5 and Revelation 19:11-21.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's power and protection in my own life, especially in times of uncertainty or danger?
- How can I apply the principle of God's intervention on behalf of His people to my own experiences of struggle or persecution?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character and His relationship with His people, and how can I deepen my understanding of these truths?
- In what ways can I reflect the heart of God by standing with and supporting those who are oppressed or marginalized, just as God stands with His people in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:3
Then shall the Lord go forth,.... Out of his place in heaven, either in person, or by the display of his power; that is, the Lord Jesus Christ; whose name is called the Word of God, and is the King
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 14:3
Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle. Then - in Jerusalem's extremity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
Then, after that he hath sufficiently punished Jerusalem and the rest of the Jews, shall the Lord go forth, out of his holy place, (spoken after the manner of men,) as a warrior prepared for battle. Fight against those nations, which had sacked Jerusalem, and oppressed his people. As when he fought in the day of battle; as in any of those days past, when God fought for his people and gave them great victories.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
Zechariah 14:3 Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.Ver. 3. Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations] Some read it, among those nations; he shall be the Archistrategus, the commander-in-chief of those armies, which he hath brought together against Jerusalem, to revenge upon her the quarrel of his covenant. But I like the other way better; because it is purposely spoken for the comfort of saints in evil times. When therefore there is dignus vindice nodus, et periculum par animo Alexandri, as he was wont to say, when it is time for God to arise, that his enemies may be scattered, and those that hate him flee before him; he will arise and have mercy upon Zion; he will awake, as in the days of old; he will come forth from his holy place to the rescue of his praying people. "There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah," Psalms 76:3. There he appeared "more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey." There he did, and there he will; for this is a common and current Scriptural medium. God shall fight against those nations, the very rod of his wrath, Isaiah 10:9; which, after he hath worn to the stump, he will cast it into the fire. The wicked are called God’ s sword, Psalms 17:13. But it will fall out with them as with that sword which Hector gave Ajax: which as long as he used it against his enemies it served for help and defence; but after he began to abase it to the harm of harmless beasts it turned into his own bowels.
As when he fought in the day of battle] With his own bare hand, as it were, Isaiah 52:10, and in a miraculous manner, as he did for Israel at the Red Sea, for Joshua, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, &c., and as he shall do at that last great battle against Antichrist and his adherents, Revelation 20:8-10, which is here haply pointed at. Let the Lord but arise only and his enemies shall be scattered; but if he once take hold of shield and buckler for defence, draw out the spear and sword, these weapons of offence, and appear as a man of war, Exodus 15:3, or as a Lord and victor of wars (so the Chaldee there hath it), he will charge through and through, he will "burn them together," Isaiah 27:4, and in the same place, 2 Samuel 23:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
(3) Then shall the Lord go forth.—In the hour of Israel’s direst need the Lord will appear as their champion, as of old. (Comp. Joshua 10:14-42; Joshua 23:3; Judges 4:15; 1 Samuel 7:10; and especially 2 Chronicles 20:15.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
Verse 3. Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations] Against the Romans, by means of the northern nations; who shall destroy the whole empire of this once mistress of the world. But this is an obscure place.
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 14:3
3. in the day of battle] Some, as Calvin, refer this generally to God’s manifold interpositions on behalf of His people, throughout the course of their history; but it is better to confine it to the first great typical interposition, when the word of command was, “Jehovah shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace”; and even the enemy was fain to confess, “Jehovah fighteth for them against the Egyptians,” Exodus 14:14; Exodus 14:25; comp. Habakkuk 3:15. A comparison may perhaps be suggested between the dividing of the Red Sea (Psalms 136:13), and of the Mount of Olives as here predicted.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 14:3
The Lord shall go forth and shall fight - Jerome: “Is to be taken like that in Habakkuk, ‘Thou wentest forth for the salvation of Thy people, for salvation with Thine Anointed” Habakkuk 3:13, and in
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 14:3
3. Then — When the conflict will have reached this stage Jehovah will interfere. Shall Jehovah go forth — To fight and destroy the nations.
Sermons on Zechariah 14:3
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The Place of Israel in God's Purposes - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince focuses on the unique position of Israel in God's purposes, highlighting the historical and prophetic significance of the Jewish people. Derek emphasize |
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Letter 188. by James Bourne | James Bourne reflects on the inevitability of afflictions in life, sharing personal struggles with fear, bodily afflictions, and the constant battle against Satan's deceptions. Des |
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Is God Through With the Jew? by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches about the prophecy of the seventy weeks of Daniel, emphasizing that it was written to help us understand God's wonderful plan for the Jews. Despite some believi |
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The Latter Rain! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the prophetic significance of the latter rain, as foretold in Zechariah and Joel, which represents a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the last d |
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We Need Never Be Discouraged (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Satan's tactics, particularly focusing on discouragement as one of his main weapons against young people. It highlights the n |
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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Enlightenment on Resurrection Life by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in believing that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. It challenges listeners to examine their faith by questioning i |