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Zacharie, 4

1. L'ange qui parlait avec moi revint, et il me réveilla comme un homme qui se réveille de son sommeil.

1. Then the angel who spoke with me returned and awakened me, like a man awakened from his sleep.

2. Et il me dit " Que vois-tu? " Je répondis: " J'ai vu, et voici un candélabre tout en or, avec son bassin à son sommet, portant ses sept lampes avec sept conduits pour les lampes qui sont au sommet du candélabre.

2. "What do you see?" he asked me. "I see a lampstand all of gold, with a bowl at the top," I replied; "on it are seven lamps with their tubes,

3. Et deux oliviers sont à côté de lui, l'un à droite du bassin, et l'autre à sa gauche. "

3. and beside it are two olive trees, one on the right and the other on the left."

4. Et je repris la parole et je dis à l'ange qui parlait avec moi : " Que sont ces choses, mon seigneur? "

4. Then I said to the angel who spoke with me, "What are these things, my lord?"

5. L'ange qui parlait avec moi me répondit et me dit " Ne sais-tu pas ce que sont ces choses?" Je répondis : " Non, mon seigneur. "

5. And the angel who spoke with me replied, "Do you not know what these things are?" "No, my lord," I answered.

6. Et il reprit et me dit : Ceci est la parole de Yahweh à Zorobabel, savoir : " Ni par une armée, ni par la force, mais par mon Esprit, dit Yahweh des armées.

6. Then he said to me, "This is the LORD'S message to Zerubbabel: Not by an army, nor by might, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts.

7. Qui es-tu, grande montagne, devant Zorobabel? Tu seras une plaine. Et il élèvera la pierre du sommet au milieu des acclamations Grâce, grâce sur elle! "

7. What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you are but a plain. He shall bring out the capstone amid exclamations of 'Hail, Hail' to it."

8. La parole de Yahweh me fut adressée en ces termes :

8. This word of the LORD then came to me:

9. " Les mains de Zorobabel ont fondé cette maison, et ses mains l'achèveront, et tu sauras que Yahweh des armées m'a envoyé vers vous.

9. The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands shall finish it; then you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.

10. Car qui mépriserait le temps des petites choses? Ils se réjouiront en voyant le fil à plomb dans la main de Zorobabel. " , Ces sept lampes sont les yeux de Yahweh, qui parcourent toute la terre. "

10. For even they who were scornful on that day of small beginnings shall rejoice to see the select stone in the hands of Zerubbabel. These seven facets are the eyes of the LORD that range over the whole earth.

11. Je repris la parole et je lui dis : " Que sont ces deux oliviers à la droite du candélabre et à sa gauche?

11. I then asked him, "What are these two olive trees at each side of the lampstand?"

12. Je repris une seconde fois la parole et lui dis : " Que sont ces deux grappes d'olivier qui se trouvent auprès des deux entonnoirs d'or d'où l'or découle?"

12. And again I asked, "What are the two olive tufts which freely pour out fresh oil through the two golden channels?"

13. Il me parla en ces termes : " Ne sais-tu pas ce que c'est? " Je répondis : " Non, mon seigneur. "

13. "Do you not know what these are?" he said to me. "No, my lord," I answered him.

14. Et il me dit : " Ce sont les deux fils de l'onction qui se tiennent prés du Seigneur de toute la terre. "

14. He said, "These are the two anointed who stand by the LORD of the whole earth."



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Footnotes:

4:1-3 - The vision of the golden lampstand and the two olive trees symbolizes the continuous source of divine power and illumination. The lampstand represents the temple and God's people, who are illuminated by the divine presence (see also Revelation 1:12-13 and Matthew 5:14-16).

4:4-6 - The angel reveals that the work of rebuilding the temple would not be accomplished by human strength, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. This passage emphasizes that it is God who empowers His people to accomplish His work through divine dependence and prayer (see also 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Philippians 4:13).

4:7-9 - The prophecy that "he who despises the day of small things" points to perseverance in God's work, even when circumstances seem small or insignificant. This teaches the importance of faithfulness in difficult times (see also Luke 16:10 and Hebrews 10:36).

4:10-14 - The two olive trees represent God's anointed ones, likely Zerubbabel and Joshua, who would be instruments of restoration for the people. The vision points to the role of anointed leaders in directing God's work, reflecting divine authority (see also Revelation 11:4 and 1 John 2:20).

Verses related to Zacharie, 4:

Zechariah chapter 4 presents the vision of the lampstand and olive trees. What message of encouragement does God offer? This enigmatic text reveals a vision of a golden lampstand powered by two olive trees, symbolizing the power of the Spirit of God. The chapter includes the famous statement "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit." Zechariah 4 addresses themes such as anointed leadership, divine empowerment, and the completion of God's work. Explore with us five biblical passages that elucidate the key principles of this powerful chapter.

Revelation 11:4: "These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth." - This vision in Revelation directly references the vision of the two olive trees in Zechariah 4:3,11-14.

Isaiah 11:2: "The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him, the Spirit that gives wisdom and understanding, the Spirit that brings counsel and power, the Spirit that gives knowledge and the fear of the Lord." - This verse about the Spirit relates to Zechariah 4:6, which emphasizes the power of the Spirit.

Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - This promise of power through the Holy Spirit echoes the message of Zechariah 4:6.

2 Corinthians 4:7: "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this all-surpassing power comes from God, and not from us." - This verse reflects the theme of Zechariah 4:6-10, where God's power is manifested through seemingly weak human instruments.

Revelation 1:12,20: "I turned to see who was talking to me. And when I turned, I saw seven golden lampstands [...] as for the mystery of the seven golden lampstands that you saw, they are the seven churches." - This vision of lampstands in Revelation relates to the golden lampstand seen in Zechariah 4:2.

FAQ:

What does the vision of the lampstand and the two olive trees in Zechariah 4 mean?

The vision symbolizes divine illumination and the empowering of the Holy Spirit for the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua, and is a symbol of God's power and strength. (Zechariah 4:2-6)

What is taught by the message "not by might nor by power"?

The message of Zechariah 4 teaches that Israel's victories and restoration will not come by human strength, but by the power of God and the working of the Holy Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6)

What do the two olive trees in the vision of Zechariah 4 represent?

The two olive trees represent God's two anointed ones, Zerubbabel and Joshua, who would be used to restore Israel with the help of the Holy Spirit. (Zechariah 4:11-14)

What is the significance of the "stone" with seven eyes in Zechariah 4?

The stone with seven eyes is a reference to the Messiah, who possesses perfect knowledge and the power to restore and bring salvation to Israel. (Zechariah 4:7-10)

How does the vision of Zechariah 4 point to the restoration of Israel?

The vision points to the restoration of Israel through God's power, with the help of anointed leaders and the work of the Holy Spirit, ensuring that the work will be accomplished. (Zechariah 4:6-9)


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