Zechariah 14:20

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

በታ መዓልቲ እቲኣ ኣብ ቃጽል ኣፍራስ፡ ቅዱስ ንእግዝኣብሄር፡ ዚብል ኪጽሐፍ እዩ። እት ኣብ ቢቤ እግዚኣብሄር ዘሎ ድስትታት ከምቲ ኣብ ቅዱስ መሰውእ ዘሎ ሓሊባት ኪኸውን እዩ።

What Does This Mean?

Zechariah predicts a future time when horses' bells and pots in the temple will bear the inscription 'Holiness to the Lord'. This verse speaks of a day of complete consecration to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine if all your toys had a tag that said, 'This is for playing nicely.' That's kind of like what this verse means. It’s saying everything in the temple will remind people to be holy and respect God.

Historical Background

Zechariah wrote these words around 520-518 BCE during the time when returning exiles were rebuilding Jerusalem and its temple. This prophecy was for a future generation, indicating a time of great spiritual renewal and dedication.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think about how our everyday items can remind us to live in a way that honors God. For instance, you could put a sticker on your computer reminding you to use it wisely.

Topics

• holiness
• prophecy
• worship
• consecration
• temple
• dedication

Related Verses

• Exodus 28:36
• Leviticus 19:2
• Matthew 5:48
• 1 Peter 1:15-16
• Romans 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Holiness unto the Lord' mean?

'Holiness unto the Lord' means setting something apart for God's use or to honor Him, emphasizing purity and dedication to divine purposes.

Is Zechariah 14:20 talking about literal pots and bowls?

While it refers to physical items in the temple, the verse symbolizes a broader spiritual concept of dedicating all aspects of life to God's service.

How can we make our daily lives reflect 'Holiness unto the Lord'?

We can do this by ensuring that our actions and possessions align with God’s will, using them responsibly and ethically as if they were dedicated to Him.

What other verses discuss holiness in relation to God?

Verses like Leviticus 19:2, Matthew 5:48, and 1 Peter 1:15-16 also emphasize the importance of living a holy life as believers.