Zechariah 9:14

And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

And the LORD {H3068} shall be seen {H7200} over them, and his arrow {H2671} shall go forth {H3318} as the lightning {H1300}: and the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069} shall blow {H8628} the trumpet {H7782}, and shall go {H1980} with whirlwinds {H5591} of the south {H8486}.

ADONAI will appear over them, and his arrow will flash like lightning. Adonai ELOHIM will blow the shofar and go out in the whirlwinds of the south.

Then the LORD will appear over them,and His arrow will go forth like lightning.The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s hornand advance in the whirlwinds of the south.

And Jehovah shall be seen over them; and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning; and the Lord Jehovah will blow the trumpet, and will go with whirlwinds of the south.

Zechariah 9:14 paints a vivid picture of God's direct and powerful intervention on behalf of His people. This verse is part of a larger prophecy detailing the future deliverance and restoration of Israel, culminating in a triumphant display of divine power against their adversaries. It assures believers of God's active presence and overwhelming strength in times of conflict and need.

Context

This verse is situated within Zechariah Chapter 9, which opens with prophecies of judgment against surrounding nations (Tyre, Sidon, Philistia) but quickly shifts to the glorious future of Judah and Jerusalem. The chapter foretells the coming of the Messiah, described as humble and riding on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9), and the subsequent restoration and strengthening of Israel. Verses 11-13 speak of God delivering His people from spiritual and physical captivity and using them as His mighty weapons. Verse 14 then describes the Lord Himself engaging in battle, demonstrating His supreme authority and irresistible power to protect and vindicate His chosen ones.

Key Themes

  • Divine Presence and Visibility: "And the LORD shall be seen over them." This emphasizes God's unmistakable, active, and protective presence over His people. It signifies that His intervention will be undeniable and clear to all.
  • God as Warrior and Defender: "and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning." God is depicted as a divine warrior, personally fighting for Israel. The imagery of an arrow likened to lightning conveys swiftness, precision, and devastating power, indicating that His judgment and defense are irresistible.
  • Divine Summons and Judgment: "and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet." The blowing of the trumpet (shofar) often signals a call to war, a gathering of people, or the announcement of a divine event or judgment. It speaks of God's authoritative command and the execution of His will.
  • Overwhelming Power and Sovereignty: "and shall go with whirlwinds of the south." Whirlwinds symbolize immense, uncontrollable power and often represent divine judgment or an overwhelming force. Winds from the south in Israel were typically strong and destructive, reinforcing the idea of God's unstoppable might and sovereignty over all natural forces and human opposition.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Hebrew word for "arrow" (חֵץ - chets) combined with "lightning" (בָּרָק - baraq) vividly portrays a sudden, destructive, and inescapable force.
  • The "trumpet" (שׁוֹפָר - shofar) is a significant instrument in biblical prophecy, used for various purposes including announcing God's presence (Exodus 19:16), signaling war, and heralding the Day of the Lord or the resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
  • "Whirlwinds of the south" (סוּפָה תֵּימָן - sufah teyman) evokes a powerful, often destructive storm coming from the desert regions to the south, symbolizing God's fierce and unyielding power.

Practical Application

Zechariah 9:14 offers profound assurance to believers today. It reminds us that God is not a distant deity but an active, present, and powerful defender of His people. When facing overwhelming challenges, spiritual battles, or opposition, this verse encourages us to trust in the Lord's intervention. It assures us that His power is irresistible, His presence is undeniable, and He will ultimately triumph over all forces that oppose His will and His people. This prophecy points to the ultimate victory of God and the security of those who belong to Him.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 18:14

    Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.

  • Isaiah 66:15

    ¶ For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.

  • Psalms 144:5

    Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

  • Psalms 144:6

    Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.

  • Isaiah 21:1

    ¶ The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; [so] it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.

  • Zechariah 2:5

    For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

  • Zechariah 14:3

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

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