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Zechariah, 6

1. And I turned, and lifted up my eyes, and saw: and behold four chariots came out from the midst of two mountains: and the mountains were mountains of brass.

1. καὶ ἐπέστρεψα καὶ ἦρα τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς μου καὶ εἶδον καὶ ἰδοὺ τέσσαρα ἅρματα ἐκπορευόμενα ἐκ μέσου δύο ὀρέων καὶ τὰ ὄρη ἦν ὄρη χαλκᾶ

2. In the first chariot were red horses, and in the second chariot black horses.

2. ἐν τῷ ἅρματι τῷ πρώτῳ ἵπποι πυρροί καὶ ἐν τῷ ἅρματι τῷ δευτέρῳ ἵπποι μέλανες

3. And in the third chariot white horses, and in the fourth chariot grisled horses, and strong ones.

3. καὶ ἐν τῷ ἅρματι τῷ τρίτῳ ἵπποι λευκοί καὶ ἐν τῷ ἅρματι τῷ τετάρτῳ ἵπποι ποικίλοι ψαροί

4. And I answered, and said to the an- gel that spoke in me: What are these, my lord?

4. καὶ ἀπεκρίθην καὶ εἶπα πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον τὸν λαλοῦντα ἐν ἐμοί τί ἐστιν ταῦτα κύριε

5. And the angel answered, and said to me: These are the four winds of the heaven, which go forth to stand before the Lord of all the earth.

5. καὶ ἀπεκρίθη ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν ἐν ἐμοὶ καὶ εἶπεν ταῦτά ἐστιν οἱ τέσσαρες ἄνεμοι τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἐκπορεύονται παραστῆναι τῷ κυρίῳ πάσης τῆς γῆς

6. That in which were the black horses went forth into the land of the north, and the white went forth after them: and the grisled went forth to the land of the south.

6. ἐν ᾧ ἦσαν οἱ ἵπποι οἱ μέλανες ἐξεπορεύοντο ἐπὶ γῆν βορρᾶ καὶ οἱ λευκοὶ ἐξεπορεύοντο κατόπισθεν αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ ποικίλοι ἐξεπορεύοντο ἐπὶ γῆν νότου

7. And they that were most strong, went out, and sought to go, and to run to and fro through all the earth. And he said: Go, walk throughout the earth : and they walked throughout the earth.

7. καὶ οἱ ψαροὶ ἐξεπορεύοντο καὶ ἐπέβλεπον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι τοῦ περιοδεῦσαι τὴν γῆν καὶ εἶπεν πορεύεσθε καὶ περιοδεύσατε τὴν γῆν καὶ περιώδευσαν τὴν γῆν

8. And he called me, and spoke to me, saying: Behold they that go forth into the land of the north, have quieted my spirit in the land of the north.

8. καὶ ἀνεβόησεν καὶ ἐλάλησεν πρός με λέγων ἰδοὺ οἱ ἐκπορευόμενοι ἐπὶ γῆν βορρᾶ ἀνέπαυσαν τὸν θυμόν μου ἐν γῇ βορρᾶ

9. And the word of the Lord came to me, saying :

9. καὶ ἐγένετο λόγος κυρίου πρός με λέγων

10. Take of them of the captivity, of Holdai, and of Tobias, and of Idaias; thou shalt come in that day, and shalt go into the house of Josias, the son of Sophonias, who came out of Babylon.

10. λαβὲ τὰ ἐκ τῆς αἰχμαλωσίας παρὰ τῶν ἀρχόντων καὶ παρὰ τῶν χρησίμων αὐτῆς καὶ παρὰ τῶν ἐπεγνωκότων αὐτὴν καὶ εἰσελεύσῃ σὺ ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ εἰς τὸν οἶκον Ιωσιου τοῦ Σοφονιου τοῦ ἥκοντος ἐκ Βαβυλῶνος

11. And thou shalt take gold and silver: and shalt make crowns, and thou shalt set them on the head of Jesus the son of Josedec, the high priest.

11. καὶ λήψῃ ἀργύριον καὶ χρυσίον καὶ ποιήσεις στεφάνους καὶ ἐπιθήσεις ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλὴν Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Ιωσεδεκ τοῦ ἱερέως τοῦ μεγάλου

12. And thou shalt speak to him, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts, saying: BEHOLD A MAN, THE ORIENT IS HIS NAME: and under him shall he spring up, and shall build a temple to the Lord.

12. καὶ ἐρεῖς πρὸς αὐτόν τάδε λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ ἰδοὺ ἀνήρ Ἀνατολὴ ὄνομα αὐτῷ καὶ ὑποκάτωθεν αὐτοῦ ἀνατελεῖ καὶ οἰκοδομήσει τὸν οἶκον κυρίου

13. Yea, he shall build a temple to the Lord: and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit, and rule upon his throne: and he shall be a priest upon his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

13. καὶ αὐτὸς λήμψεται ἀρετὴν καὶ καθίεται καὶ κατάρξει ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔσται ὁ ἱερεὺς ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ καὶ βουλὴ εἰρηνικὴ ἔσται ἀνὰ μέσον ἀμφοτέρων

14. And the crowns shall be to Helem, and Tobias, and Idaias, and to Hem, the son of Sophonias, a memorial in the temple of the Lord.

14. ὁ δὲ στέφανος ἔσται τοῖς ὑπομένουσιν καὶ τοῖς χρησίμοις αὐτῆς καὶ τοῖς ἐπεγνωκόσιν αὐτὴν καὶ εἰς χάριτα υἱοῦ Σοφονιου καὶ εἰς ψαλμὸν ἐν οἴκῳ κυρίου

15. And they that are far off, shall come and shall build in the temple of the Lord: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts sent me to you. But this shall come to pass, if hearing you will hear the voice of the Lord your God.

15. καὶ οἱ μακρὰν ἀπ’ αὐτῶν ἥξουσιν καὶ οἰκοδομήσουσιν ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ κυρίου καὶ γνώσεσθε διότι κύριος παντοκράτωρ ἀπέσταλκέν με πρὸς ὑμᾶς καὶ ἔσται ἐὰν εἰσακούοντες εἰσακούσητε τῆς φωνῆς κυρίου τοῦ θεοῦ ὑμῶν



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Footnotes:

6:1-3 - The vision of the four chariots with horses of different colors symbolizes God's judgment on the nations. Each color of the horses represents divine action toward the empires that oppose God's justice and will (see also Revelation 6:1-8 and Daniel 7:2-8).

6:4-8 - Chariots are sent to accomplish God's will, and this symbolizes divine control over the events of history and God's sovereignty over all nations (see also Psalm 22:28 and Daniel 4:35).

6:9-15 - Joshua's coronation as high priest, and the promise that he will be a "Branch," point to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. He will unite the offices of priest and king, fully accomplishing God's redemptive work (see also Matthew 2:6 and Hebrews 7:24-27).

Verses related to Zechariah, 6:

Zechariah chapter 6 concludes the night visions and symbolically crowns Joshua. What final revelations does God give? This significant text presents the vision of the four chariots, symbolizing divine judgment, and the symbolic coronation of Joshua, prefiguring the Messiah as King-Priest. The chapter introduces the "Branch" that will build the temple of the Lord. Zechariah 6 addresses themes such as divine sovereignty, messianic kingship, and God's redemptive plan. Study with us five biblical passages that broaden your understanding of this crucial chapter.

Revelation 6:1-8: "I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living beings say in a voice like thunder: 'Come!' I looked, and in front of me was a white horse! Its rider wielded a bow, and he was given a crown; he rode like a victor determined to win. [...]" - The vision of the four horses in Revelation has similarities to the vision of the four chariots in Zechariah 6:1-8.

Hebrews 1:7: "Concerning the angels, he says: 'He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire.'" - This verse describes angels as winds, similar to the description of the four winds/spirits in Zechariah 6:5.

Hebrews 2:9: "However, we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor for having suffered death, so that, by the grace of God, he might taste death for everyone." - This description of Jesus crowned relates to the symbolic coronation of Joshua in Zechariah 6:11.

Ephesians 2:20-21: "Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone, in whom the entire building is fitted together and grows to become a holy sanctuary in the Lord." - The image of Christ as the cornerstone of the spiritual temple echoes the prophecy about the man called the Branch who will build the temple in Zechariah 6:12-13.

Revelation 3:21: "To the one who overcomes I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I also overcame and sat with my Father on his throne." - This verse reflects the promise in Zechariah 6:13 that the Branch will sit on his throne and rule, uniting the offices of priest and king.

FAQ:

What do the four chariots that Zechariah sees in his vision symbolize?

The four chariots represent the four spirits of heaven sent by God to carry out His will on earth. They symbolize divine judgment. (Zechariah 6:1-8)

What happened to the gold and silver bowls in Zechariah 6?

The bowls were used to consecrate Joshua the high priest, showing that purification and the priesthood are fundamental to Israel’s restoration. (Zechariah 6:9-15)

What is the significance of the anointing of Joshua the high priest?

Joshua's anointing represents the spiritual restoration of Israel, highlighting that the high priest would be a symbol of the coming of the Messiah. (Zechariah 6:11-13)

Why does Zechariah mention the branch that comes from Joshua?

The "branch" mentioned is a reference to Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who would come as a righteous ruler to restore divine order. (Zechariah 6:12-13)

What does the vision in Zechariah 6 reveal about God's plan for Israel?

The vision reveals that God has a divine plan to purify Israel, bringing spiritual restoration and the coming of the Messiah. (Zechariah 6:9-15)


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