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Zechariah 14:21
Indeed, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD of Hosts, and all who sacrifice will come and take some pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of Hosts.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet Zechariah addresses Jerusalem and Judah regarding a future prophetic event designated as "that day." He describes a comprehensive purification of worship practices and personnel within the restored community.
The words — The verse highlights סִיר (sir, "pot") and קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh, "a holy thing"). It declares that every cooking vessel in Jerusalem and Judah will be set apart as holy to Yahweh Tzevaot.
The thread — The text's emphasis on sacred vessels and exclusive worship aligns with Ezekiel 44:9's prohibition against uncircumcised foreigners in the sanctuary and Joel 3:17's declaration that Jerusalem will be holy forever. It also intersects with Romans 14:6's principle that all actions, including eating, are to be directed to the Lord.
Why it lands — It demands the recognition that ordinary objects and participants in worship must be consecrated to God alone. It requires the removal of any foreign or defiled element from the place where Yahweh dwells and receives sacrifice.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto the Lord of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come and take of them, and seethe therein: and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite in the house of the Lord of hosts.
Cross-references
- Ezekiel 44:9 This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites.
- Joel 3:17 Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners.
- Romans 14:6 He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
- Mark 11:15 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
- Revelation 22:15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
- Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
- Matthew 21:12 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
- John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
- Ephesians 2:19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,