Zechariah 14:3
New International Version
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as he fights on a day of battle.

New Living Translation
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as he has fought in times past.

English Standard Version
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations as when he fights on a day of battle.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.

King James Bible
Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

New King James Version
Then the LORD will go forth And fight against those nations, As He fights in the day of battle.

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle.

NASB 1995
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle.

NASB 1977
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh will go forth and fight against those nations, as the day when He fights on a day of battle.

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations as he fights on a day of battle.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations as He fights on a day of battle.

American Standard Version
Then shall Jehovah go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD will attack those nations like a warrior fighting in battle.

English Revised Version
Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations as he does when he fights a battle.

Good News Translation
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as he has fought in times past.

International Standard Version
Then the LORD will go out to battle against those nations, waging war as in a day of battle.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.

NET Bible
Then the LORD will go to battle and fight against those nations, just as he fought battles in ancient days.

New Heart English Bible
Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then will the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

World English Bible
Then Yahweh will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH has gone forth, "" And He has fought against those nations, "" As in the day of His fighting in a day of conflict.

Young's Literal Translation
And gone forth hath Jehovah, And He hath fought against those nations, As in the day of His fighting in a day of conflict.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah went forth and waged war with these nations as the day of his warring in the day of encounter.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then the Lord shall go forth, and shall fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Lord will go forth, and he will fight against those Gentiles, just as when he fought in the day of conflict.

New American Bible
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, fighting as on a day of battle.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations as when he fights on a day of battle.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the LORD shall go forth and fight against those nations as when he fought in the day of battle.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH shall go forth and he shall fight with those nations like the day that he fought in the day of war
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then shall the LORD go forth, And fight against those nations, As when He fighteth in the day of battle.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord shall go forth, and fight with those Gentiles as when he fought in the day of war.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed
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.…

Cross References
Revelation 19:11-16
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

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.

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.

Ezekiel 38:18-23
Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...

Revelation 16:14-16
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Isaiah 31:4-5
For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. / Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.”

Micah 1:3-4
For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. / The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope.

Isaiah 42:13
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:

Psalm 18:7-15
Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. / Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. / He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. ...

Isaiah 63:1-6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...

Daniel 7:21-22
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, / until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.

Habakkuk 3:12-13
You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath. / You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah

Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Isaiah 34:1-8
Come near, O nations, to listen; pay attention, O peoples. Let the earth hear, and all that fills it, the world and all that springs from it. / The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. / Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. ...

Jeremiah 25:31-33
The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.” / Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground.


Treasury of Scripture

Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Zechariah 2:8,9
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye…

Zechariah 10:4,5
Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together…

Zechariah 12:2-6,9
Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem…

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Exodus 15:1-6
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea…

Joshua 10:42
And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

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Zechariah 14
1. The destroyers of Jerusalem destroyed.
3. The coming of Christ, and the graces of his kingdom.
12. The plague of Jerusalem's enemies.
16. The remnant shall turn to the Lord;
20. and their spoils shall be holy.














Then the LORD will go out
This phrase signifies a divine intervention where God Himself takes action. The Hebrew root for "LORD" is "YHWH," the sacred name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. Historically, this reflects the times in the Old Testament when God directly intervened in the affairs of Israel, such as during the Exodus. The phrase "will go out" suggests a movement from a place of rest to one of action, indicating God's readiness to engage in the world’s affairs, particularly in defense of His people.

to fight against those nations
Here, the focus is on God's role as a warrior. The Hebrew word for "fight" is "lacham," which conveys the idea of engaging in battle. This is reminiscent of God's actions in battles throughout Israel's history, where He fought on behalf of His people. The "nations" refer to the Gentile powers opposing Israel, symbolizing all forces that stand against God's purposes. This phrase underscores the theme of divine justice and protection, where God actively opposes those who threaten His covenant people.

as He fights in the day of battle
This phrase draws a parallel to past instances where God has fought for Israel, such as in the battles led by Joshua or during the time of King David. The "day of battle" evokes imagery of decisive and victorious engagements. The Hebrew word for "battle" is "milchamah," which not only refers to physical warfare but also spiritual struggles. This highlights the consistency of God's character as a defender and protector, assuring believers of His unwavering commitment to fight for righteousness and justice.

Verses 3-7. - § 6. Then the Lord himself comes to her help, great convulsions of nature accompanying his presence. Verse 3. - Shall go forth. God is said to "go forth" when he manifests his power by delivering his people and punishing their enemies (comp. Isaiah 26:21; Isaiah 42:13; Micah 1:3). As when he fought in the day of battle. The Hebrew is in general terms, "as when he fighteth in a day of battle," or, "slaughter;" Septuagint, καθὼς ἡμέρα παρατάξεως αὐτοῦ ἐν ἡμέρα πολέμου, "as a day of his battle in a day of war;" Vulgate, sicut praeliatus est in die certaminis. There is nothing in the text to confine the reference to any one special interposition; it refers rather to the general course of God's providence in defending his people, though, doubtless, the prophet has in his mind the crowning act of mercy at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13, 14, 25), which is so often referred to as a typical deliverance (comp. Isaiah 11:11; Jeremiah 16:14; Jeremiah 23:8; Habakkuk 3:15; and above, Zechariah 10:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

will go out
וְיָצָ֣א (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

to fight
וְנִלְחַ֖ם (wə·nil·ḥam)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

against those
הָהֵ֑ם (hā·hêm)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

nations,
בַּגּוֹיִ֣ם (bag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

as He fights
הִֽלָּחֲמ֖ו‪‬‪‬‪‬ (hil·lā·ḥă·mōw)
Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

in the day
בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of battle.
קְרָֽב׃ (qə·rāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7128: Hostile encounter


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