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Prophetia Zachariae, 14

1. Ecce venit dies Domino, et dividentur spolia tua in me dio tui,

1. Behold, a day of the LORD is coming, when the spoil taken from you will be divided in the midst of you.

2. et congregabo omnes gentes ad Ierusalem in proelium, et capietur civitas, et vastabuntur domus, et mulieres violabuntur; et egredietur media pars civitatis in captivitatem, et reliquum populi non auferetur ex urbe.

2. For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city shall be taken and the houses plundered and the women ravished; half of the city shall go into exile, but the rest of the people shall not be cut off from the city.

3. Et egredietur Dominus et proeliabitur contra gentes illas, sicut proeliatus est in die certaminis.

3. Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations as when he fights on a day of battle.

4. Et stabunt pedes eius in die illa super montem Olivarum, qui est contra Ierusalem ad orientem; et scindetur mons Olivarum ex media parte sui ad orientem et ad occidentem, praerupto grandi valde, et separabitur medium montis ad aquilonem et medium eius ad meridiem.

4. On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives which lies before Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives shall be split in two from east to west by a very wide valley; so that one half of the Mount shall withdraw northward, and the other half southward.

5. Et fugietis ad vallem montium eorum, quoniam vallis montium pertinget usque ad Iasol; et fugietis, sicut fugistis a facie terraemotus in diebus Oziae regis Iudae, et veniet Dominus Deus meus, omnesque sancti cum eo.

5. And the valley of my mountains shall be stopped up, for the valley of the mountains shall touch the side of it; and you shall flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzzi'ah king of Judah. Then the LORD your God will come, and all the holy ones with him.

6. Erit: in die illa non erit lux sed frigus et gelu;

6. On that day there shall be neither cold nor frost.

7. et erit dies una, quae nota est Domino, non dies neque nox; et in tempore vesperi erit lux.

7. And there shall be continuous day (it is known to the LORD), not day and not night, for at evening time there shall be light.

8. Et erit: in die illa exibunt aquae vivae de Ierusalem, medium earum ad mare orientale, et medium earum ad mare occidentale: in aestate et in hieme erunt.

8. On that day living waters shall flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea and half of them to the western sea; it shall continue in summer as in winter.

9. Et erit Dominus rex super omnem terram: in die illa erit Dominus unus, et erit nomen eius unum.

9. And the LORD will become king over all the earth; on that day the LORD will be one and his name one.

10. Et revertetur omnis terra in desertum, a Gabaa usque ad Remmon ad austrum Ierusalem, quae exaltabitur et habitabitur in loco suo, a porta Beniamin usque ad locum portae Prioris, et usque ad portam Angulorum, et a turre Hananeel usque ad Torcularia regis.

10. The whole land shall be turned into a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem. But Jerusalem shall remain aloft upon its site from the Gate of Benjamin to the place of the former gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Han'anel to the king's wine presses.

11. Et habitabunt in ea, et anathema non erit amplius; sed habitabitur Ierusalem secura.

11. And it shall be inhabited, for there shall be no more curse; Jerusalem shall dwell in security.

12. Et haec erit plaga, qua percutiet Dominus omnes gentes, quae pugnaverunt adversus Ierusalem: tabescet caro uniuscuiusque stantis super pedes suos, et oculi eius contabescent in foraminibus suis, et lingua eius contabescet in ore suo.

12. And this shall be the plague with which the LORD will smite all the peoples that wage war against Jerusalem: their flesh shall rot while they are still on their feet, their eyes shall rot in their sockets, and their tongues shall rot in their mouths.

13. In die illa erit tumultus Domini magnus in eis, et apprehendet vir manum proximi sui, et elevabitur manus eius super manum proximi sui.

13. And on that day a great panic from the LORD shall fall on them, so that each will lay hold on the hand of his fellow, and the hand of the one will be raised against the hand of the other;

14. Sed et Iudas pugnabit in Ierusalem, et congregabuntur divitiae omnium gentium in circuitu, aurum et argentum et vestes multae nimis.

14. even Judah will fight against Jerusalem. And the wealth of all the nations round about shall be collected, gold, silver, and garments in great abundance.

15. Et sic erit ruina equi, muli, cameli et asini et omnium iumentorum, quae fuerint in castris illis, sicut ruina haec.

15. And a plague like this plague shall fall on the horses, the mules, the camels, the asses, and whatever beasts may be in those camps.

16. Et omnes, qui reliqui fuerint de universis gentibus, quae venerunt contra Ierusalem, ascendent ab anno in annum, ut adorent Regem, Dominum exercituum, et celebrent festivitatem Tabernaculorum.

16. Then every one that survives of all the nations that have come against Jerusalem shall go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of booths.

17. Et erit: qui non ascenderit de familiis terrae ad Ierusalem, ut adoret Regem, Dominum exercituum, non erit super eos imber.

17. And if any of the families of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, there will be no rain upon them.

18. Quod et si familia Aegypti non ascenderit et non venerit, super eos erit plaga, qua percutit Dominus gentes, quae non ascenderint ad celebrandam festivitatem Tabernaculorum.

18. And if the family of Egypt do not go up and present themselves, then upon them shall come the plague with which the LORD afflicts the nations that do not go up to keep the feast of booths.

19. Haec erit poena Aegypti, et haec poena omnium gentium, quae non ascenderint ad celebrandam festivitatem Tabernaculorum.

19. This shall be the punishment to Egypt and the punishment to all the nations that do not go up to keep the feast of booths.

20. In die illa erit super tintinnabula equorum; “Sanctum Domino”; et erunt lebetes in domo Domini quasi phialae coram altari.

20. And on that day there shall be inscribed on the bells of the horses, "Holy to the LORD." And the pots in the house of the LORD shall be as the bowls before the altar;

21. Et erit omnis lebes in Ierusalem et in Iuda sanctificatus Domino exercituum; et venient omnes immolantes et sument ex eis et coquent in eis, et non erit mercator ultra in domo Domini exercituum in die illo”.

21. and every pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be sacred to the LORD of hosts, so that all who sacrifice may come and take of them and boil the flesh of the sacrifice in them. And there shall no longer be a trader in the house of the LORD of hosts on that day.



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Footnotes:

14:1-2 - The day of the Lord will come with judgment on the nations, but also with salvation for Jerusalem. This is the time of God's final judgment, where He will separate the righteous from the wicked (see also Matthew 25:31-46 and Revelation 19:11-21).

14:3-4 - The battle against the nations will be won by God, who will descend upon the Mount of Olives. This description points to God's direct intervention in history and the victory of His people over their enemies (see also Acts 1:11 and Revelation 16:12-16).

14:6-7 - The future will be marked by cosmic change, with a constant light symbolizing God's presence. This new era will be characterized by peace and justice, reflecting the eternal reign of Christ (see also Revelation 21:23-25 and Isaiah 60:19-20).

14:9 - The Lord will be king over all the earth points to God's universal reign, which will be complete and absolute. This reflects the fulfillment of the promise of an eternal kingdom where God will rule without rivals (see also Revelation 11:15 and Daniel 7:14).

14:16-21 - The final prophecy about the coming of the nations to worship God in Jerusalem points to the future fulfillment of God's plan to gather all nations under His rule, revealing the universality of God's worship (see also Revelation 22:3-5 and Isaiah 66:23).

Verses related to Prophetia Zachariae, 14:

Zechariah chapter 14 concludes with the vision of the Day of the Lord and the final kingdom of God. What glorious future awaits God’s people? This climactic text describes the final battle for Jerusalem, divine intervention, and the establishment of the Lord's universal reign. The chapter promises cosmic transformations and the sanctification of all creation. Zechariah 14 addresses themes such as final judgment, universal worship, and the supremacy of God. Contemplate with us five biblical passages that deepen the meaning of this eschatological chapter.

Acts 1:11: "Galileos, why are you looking at the sky? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will return in the same way as you saw him go up.'" - This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 14:4 about the Lord's return to the Mount of Olives.

Revelation 22:1-2: "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life that, clear as crystal, flowed from the throne of God and the Lamb, in the middle of the main street of the city. On each side of the river was the tree of life, which bears fruit twelve times a year, once a month. The leaves of the tree serve to heal the nations." - This passage echoes the theme of Zechariah 14:8 about the living waters that will flow from Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:23: "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and the Lamb is its lamp." - This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 14:6-7 about continual light in the day of the Lord.

Isaiah 2:2-3: "In the last days the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as the main one; He will be lifted up above the hills, and all the nations will run to him. Many people will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, that we may walk in his paths.'" - This passage relates to Zechariah 14:16 about the nations coming up to Jerusalem to worship.

Revelation 11:15: "The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.'" - This verse echoes the theme of Zechariah 14:9 about the Lord becoming king over all the earth.

FAQ:

What will happen on the day of the Lord in Zechariah 14?

On the day of the Lord, Jerusalem will be attacked, but God will intervene powerfully, defeating the enemies and establishing His eternal kingdom. (Zechariah 14:1-3)

What will Jerusalem be transformed into on the day of the Lord?

Jerusalem will be exalted and become the center of God's kingdom, where He will reign in power and justice, bringing peace to the world. (Zechariah 14:10-11)

What will be the role of nations in the end times, according to Zechariah 14?

The nations will come to Jerusalem to worship God, celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles, recognizing the Lord as King. (Zechariah 14:16-17)

What does the punishment of nations that do not worship on the day of the Lord mean?

The nations that refuse to worship God in Jerusalem will suffer plagues, demonstrating the importance of submission to the Lord in the end times. (Zechariah 14:17-18)

How does Zechariah 14 describe God's victory over his enemies?

Zechariah 14 describes how God will personally fight for the defense of Jerusalem and defeat all enemy forces, establishing His eternal kingdom. (Zechariah 14:3-5)


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