1. καὶ ἐπέστρεψεν ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν ἐν ἐμοὶ καὶ ἐξήγειρέν με ὃν τρόπον ὅταν ἐξεγερθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ὕπνου αὐτοῦ
2. καὶ εἶπεν πρός με τί σύ βλέπεις καὶ εἶπα ἑώρακα καὶ ἰδοὺ λυχνία χρυσῆ ὅλη καὶ τὸ λαμπάδιον ἐπάνω αὐτῆς καὶ ἑπτὰ λύχνοι ἐπάνω αὐτῆς καὶ ἑπτὰ ἐπαρυστρίδες τοῖς λύχνοις τοῖς ἐπάνω αὐτῆς
3. καὶ δύο ἐλαῖαι ἐπάνω αὐτῆς μία ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ λαμπαδίου καὶ μία ἐξ εὐωνύμων
4. καὶ ἐπηρώτησα καὶ εἶπον πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον τὸν λαλοῦντα ἐν ἐμοὶ λέγων τί ἐστιν ταῦτα κύριε
5. καὶ ἀπεκρίθη ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν ἐν ἐμοὶ καὶ εἶπεν πρός με οὐ γινώσκεις τί ἐστιν ταῦτα καὶ εἶπα οὐχί κύριε
6. καὶ ἀπεκρίθη καὶ εἶπεν πρός με λέγων οὗτος ὁ λόγος κυρίου πρὸς Ζοροβαβελ λέγων οὐκ ἐν δυνάμει μεγάλῃ οὐδὲ ἐν ἰσχύι ἀλλ’ ἢ ἐν πνεύματί μου λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ
7. τίς εἶ σύ τὸ ὄρος τὸ μέγα πρὸ προσώπου Ζοροβαβελ τοῦ κατορθῶσαι καὶ ἐξοίσω τὸν λίθον τῆς κληρονομίας ἰσότητα χάριτος χάριτα αὐτῆς
8. καὶ ἐγένετο λόγος κυρίου πρός με λέγων
9. αἱ χεῖρες Ζοροβαβελ ἐθεμελίωσαν τὸν οἶκον τοῦτον καὶ αἱ χεῖρες αὐτοῦ ἐπιτελέσουσιν αὐτόν καὶ ἐπιγνώσῃ διότι κύριος παντοκράτωρ ἐξαπέσταλκέν με πρὸς σέ
10. διότι τίς ἐξουδένωσεν εἰς ἡμέρας μικράς καὶ χαροῦνται καὶ ὄψονται τὸν λίθον τὸν κασσιτέρινον ἐν χειρὶ Ζοροβαβελ ἑπτὰ οὗτοι ὀφθαλμοὶ κυρίου εἰσὶν οἱ ἐπιβλέποντες ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν
11. καὶ ἀπεκρίθην καὶ εἶπα πρὸς αὐτόν τί αἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι αὗται αἱ ἐκ δεξιῶν τῆς λυχνίας καὶ ἐξ εὐωνύμων
12. καὶ ἐπηρώτησα ἐκ δευτέρου καὶ εἶπα πρὸς αὐτόν τί οἱ δύο κλάδοι τῶν ἐλαιῶν οἱ ἐν ταῖς χερσὶν τῶν δύο μυξωτήρων τῶν χρυσῶν τῶν ἐπιχεόντων καὶ ἐπαναγόντων τὰς ἐπαρυστρίδας τὰς χρυσᾶς
13. καὶ εἶπεν πρός με οὐκ οἶδας τί ἐστιν ταῦτα καὶ εἶπα οὐχί κύριε
14. καὶ εἶπεν οὗτοι οἱ δύο υἱοὶ τῆς πιότητος παρεστήκασιν τῷ κυρίῳ πάσης τῆς γῆς
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 Zacarias, 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)
