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Yes, many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek Yahweh of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to entreat the favor of Yahweh.
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Jerusalem as the Gospel's Source
Commentators agree this prophecy is not about a literal, physical pilgrimage for all nations to the city of Jerusalem. Instead, it is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, a Jew. As John Calvin explains, Jerusalem is the spiritual 'school' from which the doctrine of salvation flowed to the entire world. The nations 'come to Jerusalem' by coming to faith in Christ, whose message originated there.
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Zechariah
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19th Century
Anglican
The language of the promises contained in these verses is evidently borrowed from Micah 4:2; Isaiah 2:2–3. (Compare to Isaiah 45:14-17.)…
Baptist
Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.
And it is so, ev…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here extends his discourse still further, for he promises not only the complete restoration of His chosen people but also the propagati…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yea, many people, and strong nations Or, "mighty kingdoms", as the Targum renders it; even such have embraced the Gospel,…
Presbyterian
When God comes towards us in ways of mercy, we must meet Him with joy and thankfulness. Therefore, be faithful and honest in all your dealings; and…
