Why Zionism Is Not Biblical Restoration
In the mainstream world, especially in Christian and political circles, support for the modern state of Israel is seen as a requirement of faith. Many churches teach that Zionism—the movement that established the state of Israel in 1948—is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. But from a Hebrew Israelite perspective, this is a dangerous and false belief.
True biblical restoration cannot be brought about by political deals, military strength, or European colonial interests. It must come through the hand of YAH, not through the United Nations, Balfour Declarations, or European converts calling themselves Jews.
This article will break down why Hebrew Israelites do not and cannot support modern Zionism, and why doing so is actually in direct opposition to the Scriptures.
Biblical Zion: What the Scriptures Say About the Regathering
The word “Zion” in the Bible doesn’t refer to a political entity — it refers to a holy place, a people, and a prophetic promise.
“And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee… and shalt return unto the Lord thy God… then the Lord thy God will turn thy captivity… and will gather thee from all the nations…”
— Deuteronomy 30:1–3
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people…”
— Isaiah 11:11
The regathering of Israel is supposed to happen after repentance, after captivity, and through divine intervention — not through the vote of man or the colonization of land.
Modern Zionism skipped this entire process. It did not require repentance, it did not involve the true scattered Israelites, and it was not led by the Most High.
Who Are the True Israelites Today?
Modern Zionism is built on the belief that the European Jewish people are the direct descendants of the biblical Israelites. But Scripture, history, and prophecy all contradict this claim.
According to Deuteronomy 28, the true Israelites would suffer:
Captivity in ships (v.68)
Loss of identity and language (v.49)
Being sold as slaves (v.32)
Living under the oppression of other nations (v.43–44)
These curses did not happen to the European Jews who claimed Israel in 1948. But they do match the historical experiences of so-called African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and other scattered Black
peoples across the world.
“And ye shall be left few in number… and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest… and the LORD shall scatter thee among all people…”
— Deuteronomy 28:62–64
The true Israelites are still scattered, still awakening, and still under the curses. So how can those who have never lived the curses claim the promises?
The Origins of Modern Zionism: Political, Not Prophetic
Modern Zionism began not with prophets or Scripture, but with Theodor Herzl, a European Jewish journalist in the late 1800s. It was a secular nationalist movement, not a spiritual revival. Herzl and his followers believed that the Jewish people needed a homeland to escape European persecution. So, they sought political backing from powerful nations.
In 1917, Britain issued the Balfour Declaration, supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine. After World War II and the Holocaust, global sympathy increased, and by 1948 the United Nations approved the creation of the state of Israel.
But this was not a return of the biblical Israelites. It was the relocation of Ashkenazi Jews, primarily from Europe, who practiced Talmudic Judaism, not Torah obedience.
This return was not led by Yahushua, not marked by worldwide repentance, and not done in righteousness. It was a geopolitical act, not a move of YAH.
Zionism and the Ashkenazi State
The modern Israeli state is built by and for Ashkenazi Jews, who come from Eastern European backgrounds and are not Semitic people by blood. In fact, many historians agree that these people descend from Khazars, a Turkic people who converted to Judaism around the 8th or 9th century.
“I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
— Revelation 2:9
“And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships… and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen…”
— Deuteronomy 28:68
Ashkenazi Jews were never brought into Egypt again in ships, nor were they sold into slavery. But this curse accurately describes what happened to the transatlantic slave trade victims — the true Israelites.
The modern Israeli state excludes Hebrew Israelites, treats Ethiopian Jews and Black Hebrews with contempt, and actively opposes Torah-based, Messiah-believing Israelites who try to live there.
That is not Zion — that is an impostor state.
Scriptural Warnings About False Gatherings
YAH already warned us that not all regatherings are from Him. Some are premature, done in rebellion, and will be punished.
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand… will I rule over you: and I will bring you out from the people… and there will I plead with you face to face.”
— Ezekiel 20:33–35
“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture… I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries…”
— Jeremiah 23:1–8
The Most High says He will personally gather His people. Not Herzl. Not Britain. Not the United Nations.
Every man-made attempt to establish Zion outside of Yahushua and Torah is rebellion.
Zionism vs. Hebrew Israelite Restoration
Let’s compare the two side by side:
The difference is clear: one is man-made and deceives the world; the other is YAH-ordained and is coming soon.
Is It Antisemitic to Oppose Zionism?
Zionists often accuse Hebrew Israelites of antisemitism for rejecting the modern state of Israel. But this is a deceptive accusation. You cannot be antisemitic when you are Shemitic yourself.
We are the descendants of Shem — true Semites. We are not against Jews; we are against lies, impostors, and counterfeit prophecy.
Even the apostles faced this:
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”
— Acts 13:45
“And Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.”
— Luke 21:24
Modern Israel is still being trodden by Gentiles — both in blood and in belief. Until the time of the Gentiles is fulfilled, the true children of Zion will remain scattered.
The Real Zion Is Yet to Come
“For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.”
— Hebrews 13:14
“And it shall come to pass in the last days… the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains…”
— Isaiah 2:2
The real Zion is not a secular nation built in 1948. It is a spiritual kingdom ruled by Yahushua Ha’Mashiach, filled with redeemed Israelites and the righteous among the nations.
We await that Zion, not the counterfeit.
Come Out of Her, My People
As Hebrew Israelites, we must boldly reject modern Zionism and stand firm in Torah, Messiah, and the promise of true regathering. We are not to join in political alliances that defile YAH’s word, nor should we support movements built on lies.
“Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.”
— Revelation 18:4
We must wait on YAH, walk in obedience, and prepare ourselves for the true redemption. Zion is coming — not by man, but by YAH’s mighty hand.
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