Jonathan Cahn is warning Tucker Carlson of the spiritual implications that come from targeting the nation of Israel.
Recently, Tucker Carlson questioned the biblical basis for supporting Israel, asking whether the Abrahamic covenant still applies to the modern nation and its people. On a broadcast with Senator Ted Cruz, Carlson challenged the idea that Christians are commanded to bless Israel, suggesting that the covenant may not extend to today’s Jewish population or the current state of Israel.
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Jonathan Cahn responded decisively to this line of thinking, emphasizing that Carlson’s reasoning is flawed and dangerous. “Where does my support for Israel come from? Number one, because biblically we are commanded to support Israel,” Cahn explains.
Cahn explains that “Israel is Israel.” Faith or unbelief in the Lord, Cahn notes, does not negate Israel’s status as God’s chosen nation.
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Cahn warns that arguments like Carlson’s can easily drift into replacement theology or anti-Israel sentiment, subtly undermining Christians’ understanding of biblical prophecy. “Once you separate Israel from the Abrahamic covenant… you can make them your enemy and still call yourself a Christian. See, that’s what Hitler did,” he observes. The danger, he emphasizes, is that these ideas are seeping into both political and religious circles, potentially weakening support for Israel at a critical time.
Beyond addressing Carlson’s claims, Cahn affirms that the Jewish people today are the same people as in the Bible. He debunks myths such as the Khazar theory, which falsely claims modern Jews descend from a Turkic group who converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages. “If the Jewish people weren’t the Jewish people, the Jewish people would have to be somewhere else. And they’re nowhere else,” he states.
From genetics to language, culture and religious traditions, Cahn notes that the lineage of the Jewish people traces directly back to ancient Israel. He points out that even priestly lines can be verified through DNA markers linking back to Aaron, the brother of Moses. “If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck… it’s a duck. In this case, the duck is Jewish,” he affirms.
Cahn stresses that the Abrahamic covenant remains in full effect, extending both to the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. The promise given to Abraham—that “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you”—is repeated throughout scripture and continues to bear consequences today. Using historical examples, Cahn shows how nations that blessed Israel, like Persia, Britain and America, were lifted, while those that opposed Israel, such as Egypt, Assyria and Babylon, eventually fell. “It’s no accident. It’s God’s word. It’s a law. It’s like gravity,” he says.
Prophecy confirms the significance of the modern state of Israel. The return of the Jewish people to their homeland, first in 1948 and continuing to today, fulfills God’s word. Citing Jeremiah and Isaiah, Cahn highlights: “You cannot have one without the other… God who scatters them is going to gather them. Same people. Same prophecy. Same Israel. Same land.” Even if many return as unbelievers, Scripture predicts they will ultimately turn to God, confirming their identity as Israel.
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Cahn urges Christians to act faithfully: stand with Israel, pray for Jerusalem and rejoice in the return of God’s people to their land. “Choose to be blessed, not cursed… those who bless Israel are blessed; those who curse Israel are cursed,” he reminds believers. Supporting Israel is not a political choice—it is obedience to God’s enduring covenant, alignment with prophecy and a declaration of faith in His plan.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
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