Their complete bible was published first in 1961, with subsequent revisions published in 1970 and 1984. I will pour out on the house of david and on the inhabitants of jerusalem. This post is in response to recent and past questions about whether or not the prophecies of zechariah 12 have been fulfilled. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. The main characters of this religion, classics story are. However, when the new world translation committee sat down to translate the book of zechariah some 7 years after the appearance of the above quoted article they decided that the true reading was the one rather than me. New world translation of the holy scriptures no video available for this selection. Used by permission of tyndale house publishers, inc. Wood lecture delivered before the university of london on 15 february 1973 p. In effect, the scribes employ the older traditions to open new paths to peace. Holy bible, new living translation 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by tyndale house foundation.
These include the new world translations fairly wooden use of progressive actions. Hebrew ot transliteration holy name kjv zechariyah zechariah 12. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is an accurate, easytoread translation of the bible. Let me repeat a note from the introduction to zechariah 1214 even martin luther who penned two commentaries on zechariah published his first one in 1526 and stopped at the end of zechariah. And they will be as though i had not rejected them, for i am the lord their god and i will answer them. The book of zechariah center point bible institute. This chapter is a part of a section socalled second zechariah consisting of zechariah 914. The new world translation of the jehovahs witnesses has changed the. Zechariah 12 youngs literal translation ylt bible gateway. T society deliberately altered the text in zechariah. The first edition of the novel was published in 1961, and was written by anonymous. Mof a new translation of the bible by james moffatt mt masoretic hebrew text nab new american bible text nasb new american standard bible neb new english bible net net bible. Zechariah 12 is the twelfth of the total 14 chapters in the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Zechariah 12 hebrew english translation massoretic text.
Use this table to get a wordforword translation of the original hebrew scripture. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible. Chapter 12 begins a new burden of the word of the lord concerning israel. This prophecy foretells the nations of the world coming up against jerusalem and the lords miraculous deliverance. Please understand that the premise of this question is incorrect. It has been published in whole or in part in over 160 languages. An affirmation of jehovah, stretching out heaven, and founding earth, and forming the spirit of man in his midst. Chapter 11 prophecies the nation rejecting the messiah and the consequences brought about by that. Does gods name jehovah belong in the new testament. This shows the english words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. This message is from the lord, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit. Zechariah 914, often called second zechariah, contains within the text no datable references to specific events or individuals but most scholars give the text a date in the fifth century bc. The jehovahs witness version in the new world translation says, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was a god. Pdf new world translation of the holy scriptures book by.
Illuminating the form and meaning of scriptural citation in john 19. Zechariah explains that judah will triumph one day as they did in the time of david when the angel of the lord went before them 12. This prophecy is an oracle about judah, who at that time was in despair. They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in. They gave their reasons for this in a footnote to zechariah 12. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. How do jehovah witnesses explain the differences between the new world translation and latingreek, specifically in these two bible verses. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. Read and listen to the bible online, or download free audio recordings and signlanguage videos of the bible. What are the differences between most christian bibles and. They will grieve bitterly for him as for a firstborn son who has died. New world translation of the holy scriptures 20 edition which was adopted by resolution.
Zechariah 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. But where the older texts speak of enemies, zechariah speaks of conditions that make for peace. Bad translations of the jehovahs witness bible, the new. This brings us to the second oracle, and to our focus in the present section, chapters 1214 here again the theme is the future kingdom, but this time with an emphasis upon the consummation. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 1600 pages and is available in hardcover format.
How can we understand differences between the nwt and latin. Unity the book of zechariah consists of fourteen chapters. In christs first coming he bruised the serpents head, and broke all the powers of darkness that fought against gods kingdom among men. How do jehovah witnesses explain differences between nwt. For example, in against heresies, irenaeus quotes matthew 1. Introduction christian missionaries use the verse zechariah 12. I will remove both the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. Its a text produced about 5 bce by jewish scholars who knew greek. Matthew 10 online bible new world translation 1984. The watchtower society first published the new world translation of the new testament in 1950. King james version kjv and i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. Zechariahs influence on the new testament has long been acknowledged. The new world translation 1984 is an accurate, easytoread holy bible.
Zechariah 12, new living translation nlt the bible app. I have entitled it jerusalem in that day, since here the expression in that day occurs some 15 times. Zechariah 18, sometimes referred to as first zechariah, was written in the 6th century bc. Free download or read online new world translation of the holy scriptures pdf epub book. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The lord also shall save the tents of judah first or, as at first, sc. The books of the bible are listed in order and by chapter so you can find verses quickly. Then i will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of david and on all the people of jerusalem.
Chapters 9 and 10 speak of the deliverance and restoration that the messiah will bring. Most modern scholars believe the book of zechariah was written by at least two different people. A piercing look at a false claim 1 the jewish home. Zechariah 914, the new testament and today hubert cunliffejones professor of theology in the university of manchester the ethel m. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. The name was chosen to distinguish his group of bible. Bad translations of the jehovahs witness bible, the new world.
How do jehovah witnesses explain differences between nwt and. Apparently, in the new world translation of zechariah 12. Zechariah 10, new living translation nlt the bible app. There are parallels between the time of christ and the end time.
You love your new world translation bible but you also hate all the criticisms about john 1. The watchtower bible calls the new world translation of the holy scriptures one of the best translations to be found. The new world translation of the holy scriptures 1984 is published by jehovahs witnesses. Each sale of the holy bible, new living translation, bene. At a later time i may do my own indepth study of this passage, but this post draws on a few studies done by others who believe that zechariah 12 was fulfilled in. New english translation, second beta edition nrsv new revised standard bible nidotte new international dictionary of old testament theology and exegesis 5 vols. There is an electronic edition available as a free download. Zechariah new world translation of the holy scriptures.
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