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Zacarias, 1

1. en tw ogdow mhni etouV deuterou epi dareiou egeneto logoV kuriou proV zacarian ton tou baraciou uion addw ton profhthn legwn

1. in mense octavo in anno secundo Darii factum est verbum Domini ad Zacchariam filium Barachiæ filium Addo prophetam dicens

2. wrgisqh kurioV epi touV pateraV umwn orghn megalhn

2. iratus est Dominus super patres vestros iracundia

3. kai ereiV proV autouV tade legei kurioV pantokratwr epistreyate proV me kai epistrafhsomai proV umaV legei kurioV

3. et dices ad eos hæc dicit Dominus exercituum convertimini ad me ait Dominus exercituum et convertar ad vos dicit Dominus exercituum

4. kai mh ginesqe kaqwV oi patereV umwn oiV enekalesan autoiV oi profhtai oi emprosqen legonteV tade legei kurioV pantokratwr apostreyate apo twn odwn umwn twn ponhrwn kai apo twn epithdeumatwn umwn twn ponhrwn kai ou prosescon tou eisakousai mou legei kurioV

4. ne sitis sicut patres vestri ad quos clamabant prophetæ priores dicentes hæc dicit Dominus exercituum convertimini de viis vestris malis et cogitationibus vestris pessimis et non audierunt neque adtenderunt ad me dicit Dominus

5. oi patereV umwn pou eisin kai oi profhtai mh ton aiwna zhsontai

5. patres vestri ubi sunt et prophetæ numquid in sempiternum vivent

6. plhn touV logouV mou kai ta nomima mou decesqe osa egw entellomai en pneumati mou toiV douloiV mou toiV profhtaiV oi katelabosan touV pateraV umwn kai apekriqhsan kai eipan kaqwV paratetaktai kurioV pantokratwr tou poihsai kata taV odouV umwn kai kata ta epithdeumata umwn outwV epoihsen umin

6. verumtamen verba mea et legitima mea quæ mandavi servis meis prophetis numquid non conprehenderunt patres vestros et conversi sunt et dixerunt sicut cogitavit Dominus exercituum facere nobis secundum vias nostras et secundum adinventiones nostras fecit nobis

7. th tetradi kai eikadi tw endekatw mhni outoV estin o mhn sabat en tw deuterw etei epi dareiou egeneto logoV kuriou proV zacarian ton tou baraciou uion addw ton profhthn legwn

7. in die vicesima et quarta undecimo mense sabath in anno secundo Darii factum est verbum Domini ad Zacchariam filium Barachiæ filium Addo prophetam dicens

8. ewraka thn nukta kai idou anhr epibebhkwV epi ippon purron kai outoV eisthkei ana meson twn duo orewn twn kataskiwn kai opisw autou ippoi purroi kai yaroi kai poikiloi kai leukoi

8. vidi per noctem et ecce vir ascendens super equum rufum et ipse stabat inter myrteta quæ erant in profundo et post eum equi rufi varii et albi

9. kai eipa ti outoi kurie kai eipen proV me o aggeloV o lalwn en emoi egw deixw soi ti estin tauta

9. et dixi quid sunt isti domine mi et dixit ad me angelus qui loquebatur in me ego ostendam tibi quid sint hæc

10. kai apekriqh o anhr o efesthkwV ana meson twn orewn kai eipen proV me outoi eisin ouV exapestalken kurioV tou periodeusai thn ghn

10. et respondit vir qui stabat inter myrteta et dixit isti sunt quos misit Dominus ut perambularent terram

11. kai apekriqhsan tw aggelw kuriou tw efestwti ana meson twn orewn kai eipon periwdeukamen pasan thn ghn kai idou pasa h gh katoikeitai kai hsucazei

11. et responderunt angelo Domini qui stabat inter myrteta et dixerunt perambulavimus terram et ecce omnis terra habitatur et quiescit

12. kai apekriqh o aggeloV kuriou kai eipen kurie pantokratwr ewV tinoV ou mh elehshV thn ierousalhm kai taV poleiV iouda aV upereideV touto ebdomhkoston etoV

12. et respondit angelus Domini et dixit Domine exercituum usquequo tu non misereberis Hierusalem et urbium Juda quibus iratus es iste septuagesimus annus est

13. kai apekriqh kurioV pantokratwr tw aggelw tw lalounti en emoi rhmata kala kai logouV paraklhtikouV

13. et respondit Dominus angelo qui loquebatur in me verba bona verba consolatoria

14. kai eipen proV me o aggeloV o lalwn en emoi anakrage legwn tade legei kurioV pantokratwr ezhlwka thn ierousalhm kai thn siwn zhlon megan

14. et dixit ad me angelus qui loquebatur in me clama dicens hæc dicit Dominus exercituum zelatus sum Hierusalem et Sion zelo magno

15. kai orghn megalhn egw orgizomai epi ta eqnh ta sunepitiqemena anq' wn egw men wrgisqhn oliga autoi de sunepeqento eiV kaka

15. et ira magna ego irascor super gentes opulentas quia ego iratus sum parum ipsi vero adiuverunt in malum

16. dia touto tade legei kurioV epistreyw epi ierousalhm en oiktirmw kai o oikoV mou anoikodomhqhsetai en auth legei kurioV pantokratwr kai metron ektaqhsetai epi ierousalhm eti

16. propterea hæc dicit Dominus revertar ad Hierusalem in misericordiis domus mea ædificabitur in ea ait Dominus exercituum et perpendiculum extendetur super Hierusalem

17. kai eipen proV me o aggeloV o lalwn en emoi anakrage legwn tade legei kurioV pantokratwr eti diacuqhsontai poleiV en agaqoiV kai elehsei kurioV eti thn siwn kai airetiei eti thn ierousalhm

17. adhuc clama dicens hæc dicit Dominus exercituum adhuc affluent civitates meæ bonis et consolabitur Dominus adhuc Sion et eliget adhuc Hierusalem

18.

18. et levavi oculos meos et vidi et ecce quattuor cornua

19.

19. et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me quid sunt hæc et dixit ad me hæc sunt cornua quæ ventilaverunt Judam et Israël et Hierusalem

20.

20. et ostendit mihi Dominus quattuor fabros

21.

21. et dixi quid isti veniunt facere qui ait dicens hæc sunt cornua quæ ventilaverunt Judam per singulos viros et nemo eorum levavit caput suum et venerunt isti deterrere ea ut deiciant cornua gentium quæ levaverunt cornu super terram Juda ut dispergerent eam



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Footnotes:

1:1-6 - Zechariah begins his message with a call to repentance. He reminds the people that previous prophets had warned of the consequences of sin, and that disobedience to the Lord led to destruction. The call to repentance is a recurring theme in the Bible, vital for restoration (see also Jeremiah 25:4-7 and Matthew 3:2).

1:7-17 - The vision of horses and riders on the plains symbolizes God's angels watching over the earth and bringing peace and judgment. The vision highlights God's sovereignty over the nations and His promise to comfort Jerusalem after the time of judgment (see also Revelation 7:1-3 and Isaiah 40:1-2).

1:18-21 - Zechariah sees a second vision of four horns and four blacksmiths, symbolizing the nations that scattered the people of Israel. God's promise is that He will raise up the blacksmiths to overthrow Israel's enemies, signaling God's restoration and victory over the oppressive forces (see also Isaiah 54:17 and Jeremiah 30:16-17).

Verses related to Zacarias, 1:

Zechariah chapter 1 begins with a call to repentance and prophetic visions. How does God renew His relationship with people? This visionary text begins with an exhortation to return to God, followed by two symbolic visions: the horsemen among the myrtles and the four horns with the four blacksmiths. The chapter reveals God's care for Jerusalem and His intervention in history. Zechariah 1 explores themes such as restoration, divine judgment, and messianic hope. Ponder with us five biblical passages that correlate with the messages of this profound chapter.

Revelation 6:4: "And another horse came out, red; and his rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to cause men to kill one another; and he was given a great sword." - This vision of horses in Revelation echoes the vision of horses in Zechariah 1:8-11, suggesting divine judgment.

Jeremiah 29:10: "For this is what the Lord says: 'When the seventy years of Babylon's exile are completed, I will fulfill my promise to you to bring you back to this place.'" - This verse relates to Zechariah 1:12, which mentions the seventy years of divine wrath against Jerusalem.

Isaiah 51:3: "The Lord will surely comfort Zion and look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make its deserts like Eden, its wilderness like the garden of the Lord. Joy and contentment will be found in it, thanksgiving and the sound of songs." - This promise of restoration in Isaiah reflects the theme of comfort and restoration of Jerusalem in Zechariah 1:16-17.

Psalms 102:13: "You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor; the appointed time has arrived." - This psalm expresses the same expectation of divine favor for Jerusalem that we find in Zechariah 1:16.

Amos 7:7-8: "This is what he showed me: The Lord stood by a wall built with a plumb line, and he had a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord asked me, 'What do you see, Amos?' 'A plumb line,' I replied. Then the Lord said, 'See! I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel; I will not spare you any longer.'" - This vision of Amos with the plumb line resembles Zechariah's symbolic visions, such as that of the horses in Zechariah 1.

FAQ:

What does the vision of horses in Zechariah 1 mean?

The vision of the horses symbolizes God's angels, who are on a mission to bring peace and judge the nations. The vision shows that God is aware of the conditions on earth. (Zechariah 1:7-17)

Why is God angry with the nations in Zechariah 1?

God is angry with the nations because, despite having afflicted Israel, they too have shown no repentance. Divine justice will be executed. (Zechariah 1:15)

What does the temple being rebuilt in Zechariah 1 mean?

The rebuilding of the temple symbolizes the restoration of the people of Israel and the return of God's presence among them. The promise of restoration brings hope to the people. (Zechariah 1:16)

Who are the “four carpenters” mentioned in Zechariah 1?

The “four carpenters” represent God’s instruments to defeat the nations that brought destruction to Israel. They are sent as judges against the powers. (Zechariah 1:20-21)

What does the vision in Zechariah 1 reveal about God's mercy?

The vision reveals that God, despite being angry, is willing to restore His people and bring mercy. He desires to dwell among Israel again. (Zechariah 1:16-17)


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