Zechariah 14:6
Zechariah 14:6 in Multiple Translations
On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost.
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that there shall not be light; the bright ones shall withdraw themselves:
And in that day there will be no heat or cold or ice;
On that day there will be no longer cold and frost.
And in that day shall there bee no cleare light, but darke.
And it hath come to pass, in that day, The precious light is not, it is dense darkness,
It will happen in that day that there will not be light, cold, or frost.
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:
And it shall come to pass in that day, that there shall be no light, but cold and frost.
At that time, there will be no light from the sun; it will not become cold and there will be no frost.
Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 14:6
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Zechariah 14:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֖ה
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
הַ/ה֑וּא
לֹֽא
יִהְיֶ֣ה
א֔וֹר
יְקָר֖וֹת
יקפאו/ן
וְ/קִפָּאֽוֹן
וְ/הָיָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
א֔וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cs
יְקָר֖וֹת
yâqâr
H3368
precious
Adj
יקפאו/ן
qâphâʼ
H7087
to congeal
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/קִפָּאֽוֹן
qâphâʼ
H7087
to congeal
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 14:6
וְ/הָיָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
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.
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
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.
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לֹֽא
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.
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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.
א֔וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
יְקָר֖וֹת
yâqâr
H3368
"precious"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is valuable and precious, like costly jewels or highly valued people, as seen in descriptions of honorable women and precious stones in the Bible.
Definition: 1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid 1a) precious 1a1) costly 1a2) precious, highly valued 1a3) precious stones or jewels 1b) rare 1c) glorious, splendid 1d) weighty, influential
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 37:20.
יקפאו/ן
qâphâʼ
H7087
"to congeal"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word describes something becoming thick or frozen, like curdled milk or a dark sky, as seen in Job 28:10. It can also refer to a liquid congealing or settling. The KJV translates it as congeal or curdle.
Definition: v 1) to thicken, condense, congeal, settle, become dense 1a) (Qal) to be condensed 1a1) thickening (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to curdle
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: congeal, curdle, dark, settle. See also: Exodus 15:8; Zephaniah 1:12; Zechariah 14:6.
וְ/קִפָּאֽוֹן
qâphâʼ
H7087
"to congeal"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes something becoming thick or frozen, like curdled milk or a dark sky, as seen in Job 28:10. It can also refer to a liquid congealing or settling. The KJV translates it as congeal or curdle.
Definition: v 1) to thicken, condense, congeal, settle, become dense 1a) (Qal) to be condensed 1a1) thickening (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to curdle
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: congeal, curdle, dark, settle. See also: Exodus 15:8; Zephaniah 1:12; Zechariah 14:6.
Study Notes — Zechariah 14:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Zechariah 14:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 14:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 14:6
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 14:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
- Sermons on Zechariah 14:6
Context — The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed
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.
6On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost.
7It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. 8And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:10–11 | Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. |
| 2 | Psalms 112:4 | Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
| 3 | John 12:46 | I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. |
| 4 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 5 | 2 Peter 1:19 | We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 4:23 | I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. |
| 7 | Revelation 11:3 | And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” |
| 8 | Hosea 6:3 | So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. |
| 9 | Isaiah 50:10 | Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. |
| 10 | Luke 1:78–79 | because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” |
Zechariah 14:6 Summary
Zechariah 14:6 tells us that on a future day, there will be no light, which might mean a time without God's presence or a period of spiritual darkness. This is part of a bigger picture of God's judgment and redemption, as described in the surrounding verses (Zechariah 14:1-5 and Zechariah 14:7-8). It's a reminder that our world is not always in control, and sometimes God interrupts our lives in profound ways, like He did in Exodus 10:21-22. This verse encourages us to seek God's light and presence in our lives, just as we are promised living water in Zechariah 14:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that there will be no light on that day?
This verse suggests a profound disruption in the natural order, possibly symbolizing a time of great spiritual darkness or a period of judgment, as seen in Exodus 10:21-22 where darkness fell upon Egypt.
Will this lack of light be a literal, physical darkness?
While it's possible, the Bible often uses light and darkness symbolically, as in Isaiah 60:1-2, where light represents the presence of God and darkness represents separation from Him.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Zechariah 14?
This verse is part of a larger description of the Day of the Lord, a time of judgment and redemption, where God will intervene directly in human affairs, as described in Zechariah 14:1-5 and Zechariah 14:7-8.
Is this 'day' a 24-hour period or something more?
The Bible often uses 'day' to signify a period of time, not necessarily 24 hours, as seen in Psalm 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8, where a day can be like a thousand years to the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I am currently walking in spiritual darkness, and how can I seek the light of God to illuminate them?
- In what ways can I prepare myself for the Day of the Lord, when God's presence will be unmistakable and His judgment will be revealed?
- How does the promise of living water flowing from Jerusalem in Zechariah 14:8 relate to the lack of light in Zechariah 14:6, and what does this say about God's plan for redemption?
- What does this verse teach me about the sovereignty of God over all creation, including the natural world and the forces of light and darkness?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:6
And it shall come to pass in that day,.... Which shall precede the coming of Christ, both his spiritual and personal reign; for what follows will not agree with either state: [that] the light shall
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 14:6
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark: And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear nor dark.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
In that day; whilst God is fighting with the enemies of his church, the nations that fought against Jerusalem. The light; good estate, peace, and welfare. Shall not be clear; unmixed good, all light, it will not be so well with the church. Nor dark; not so sad as all darkness, there shall be a temper of both, some peace with some trouble; some prosperity with some adversity; some mercy in midst of judgment to allay the bitterness of judgment, and some judgment with our mercies to allay their sweetness.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
Zechariah 14:6 And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the light shall not be clear, [nor] dark:Ver. 6. And it shall come to pass in that day] That is, saith Diodati, after the destruction of antichrist, shall the Son of God come in, who shall bring the Church into its glory; where without any vicissitude or variation of day and night, of calamity and prosperity, of knowledge and ignorance, it shall enjoy eternal light by the sight of God, Isaiah 60:19-20 Revelation 21:23; Revelation 22:5. Thus he. Between this fall of antichrist and the consummation of all some place the full and final restoration of the Jews, and make this a description of that glorious Church they shall then erect. There shall be no darkness, but perpetual light. It shall not be, saith our prophet here, sometimes clear, sometimes misty, (variable and uncertain weather, now fair, now foul), but one day, not of day and night; for in the evening, when night is wont to come, it shall be light; as if he should say, it shall be always day and no night, ανεσπεροςημερα, a nightless day, a morning without clouds, a clear shining after rain, as David in another case, 2 Samuel 22:4, and as with the Hyperboreans, the whole half year is said to be but one continuous day; so that they sow and reap in a day.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
(6) That the light shall not be clear, nor dark.—Better, there shall not be light; the glorious ones (i.e., the heavenly bodies) shall fail (literally, become coagulated).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
Verse 6. The light shall not be clear, nor dark] Metaphorically, there will be a mixture of justice and mercy in all this; or a bright light and darkness. Mercy shall triumph over judgment. There shall be darkness-distress, c. but there shall be more light-joy and prosperity-than darkness.
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 14:6
6. the light shall not be clear, nor dark] Rather, there shall not be light, the bright ones shall be contracted; as in R. V. margin, i.e. the heavenly bodies shall be darkened. It shall be a day of deep gloom. Comp. “The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining,” Joe 3:15, and Matthew 24:29; Revelation 6:12-13.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 14:6
The light shall not be clear nor dark - Or, more probably, according to the original reading , “In that day there will be no light; the bright ones will contract themselves,” as it is said, “The
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 14:6
4. He will appear as a warrior. The mount of Olives — Since Jerusalem is in the hands of the hostile nations Jehovah cannot be represented as coming from Mount Zion (compare Amos 1:2); he will come
Sermons on Zechariah 14:6
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Prophecy - What Lies Ahead? by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four major events that will occur in connection with the capture of the city of Jerusalem. These events include the capture itself, the L |
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Through the Bible - Zechariah by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various visions and messages from the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of true fasting and worship that is focused on pleasing God rather t |
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What Lies Ahead by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the 14th chapter of the book of Zechariah, which is divided into four sections. The first section focuses on the capture of the city of Jerusa |
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Jerusalem Capital of Israel by Hedley G Murphy | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving God the glory in both times of victory and times of struggle. He uses the story of David as an example, highlightin |
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The Church & the Nations by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking positively about others, especially those who are anointed by God. They reference a song from their childhood that |
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Paul on the Road to Damascus by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the transformative experience of Paul on the road to Damascus, emphasizing the divine revelation of Christ that changed Paul's life and mission. He highlights tha |
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Sharing the Grief of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by thanking God for his blessings and acknowledging Jesus and the Holy Ghost. He asks for forgiveness for forgetting what God has done and prays |