Zechariah 12:9

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

ويكون في ذلك اليوم اني التمس هلاك كل الامم الآتين على اورشليم

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse says that God will destroy all nations that attack Jerusalem on a future day. It is spoken by God, promising to protect Jerusalem from its enemies.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a favorite toy and someone tries to take it away. This verse is like saying that God will make sure no one can hurt your special place called Jerusalem.

السياق التاريخي

Zechariah wrote this prophecy around the 6th century BCE, likely after the Babylonian exile when Jews were returning to rebuild Jerusalem. The message was intended for those rebuilding and living in a city vulnerable to attacks from surrounding nations.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern times, if a community faces threats or persecution, this verse can encourage them that they are not alone and God is actively involved in defending His people and their sacred places.

المواضيع

• protection
• God's promises
• Jerusalem
• defense of the faithful
• end times
• divine intervention

آيات ذات صلة

• Jeremiah 25:31
• Ezekiel 38:7-9
• Isaiah 60:18
• Psalms 46:5
• Revelation 19:19

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in this verse?

God is speaking, promising to protect Jerusalem.

What does 'in that day' refer to?

It refers to a future time when God will act decisively to fulfill His promises and defend His people and city.

How can this verse be applied in modern times?

This verse can inspire communities facing threats or persecution, encouraging them with the assurance of divine protection and intervention.

What other verses discuss Jerusalem's defense?

Cross-references include Jeremiah 25:31, Ezekiel 38:7-9, Isaiah 60:18, Psalms 46:5, and Revelation 19:19.