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Zechariah, 4

1. And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep,

1. The angel who talked with me returned and shook me as one does to wake another from sleep.

2. And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all [of] gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which [are] upon the top thereof:

2. He asked, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a lampstand all of gold, with a bowl on top. On the stand are seven lamps and there are seven pipes to feed them.

3. And two olive trees by it, one upon the right [side] of the bowl, and the other upon the left [side] thereof.

3. There are also two olive trees, one at the right of the bowl and another at the left."

4. So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What [are] these, my lord?

4. I asked the angel, "What are these, my Lord?"

5. Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.

5. He replied with a question, "Don't you know what they are?" I answered, "No, my Lord."

6. Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

6. This is a word of Yahweh for Zerubbabel, "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit."

7. Who [art] thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel [thou shalt become] a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone [thereof with] shoutings, [crying], Grace, grace unto it.

7. "What are you, O mighty mountains? You will be leveled before Zerubbabel. He will quarry from you to the last stone which crowns the Temple amid shouts of: blessing, blessing on it!"

8. Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

8. The word of Yahweh then came to me,

9. The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.

9. "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this House; his hands also shall finish it. (Then you will know that Yahweh Sabaoth has sent me to you.)

10. For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel [with] those seven; they [are] the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

10. He explained, "These seven are the eyes of Yahweh which range throughout the earth."

11. Then answered I, and said unto him, What [are] these two olive trees upon the right [side] of the candlestick and upon the left [side] thereof?

11. I asked the angel, "What are these two olive trees to the right and left of the lampstand?"

12. And I answered again, and said unto him, What [be these] two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden [oil] out of themselves?

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13. And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these [be]? And I said, No, my lord.

13. His reply was a question. "Don't you know what these are?" I answered, "No, my Lord."

14. Then said he, These [are] the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.

14. He said, "These are the two anointed with fresh oil, who serve the Lord of the whole earth."



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Alaviitteet:

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).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Zechariah, 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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