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Zechariah, 1

1. In the eighth month, in the second year of king Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zacharias the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying:

1. Nell'ottavo mese del secondo anno di Dario la parola del Signore fu rivolta al profeta Zaccaria, figlio di Iddò:

2. The Lord hath been exceeding angry with your fathers.

2. Il Signore si sdegnò grandemente contro i vostri padri!

3. And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Turn ye to me, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will turn to you, saith the Lord of hosts.

3. "Grida al resto di questo popolo e di' loro: Così dice il Signore degli eserciti: Tornate a me e tornerò a voi, dice il Signore degli eserciti.

4. Be not as your fathers, to whom the former prophets have cried, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Turn ye from your evil ways, and from your wicked thoughts: but they did not give ear, neither did they hearken to me, saith the Lord.

4. Non siate come i vostri padri, ai quali i profeti del passato gridavano: "Così dice il Signore degli eserciti: Su via, convertitevi dai vostri pessimi costumi e dalle vostre azioni malvagie!". Ma essi non ascoltavano e non mi davano retta. Oracolo del Signore.

5. Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, shall they live always?

5. I vostri padri, dove sono? E i profeti, vivono ancora?

6. But yet my words, and my ordinances, which I gave in charge to my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers, and they returned, and said: As the Lord of hosts thought to do to us according to our ways, and according to our devices, so he hath done to us.

6. bAllora essi tornarono in sé ed esclamarono: come il Signore degli eserciti aveva minacciato di trattarci a motivo dei nostri costumi e delle nostre azioni, così ci ha fatto!".

7. In the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month which is called Sabath, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zacharias the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying:

7. Il giorno ventiquattro dell'undecimo mese, cioè del mese di Sebàt, l'anno secondo di Dario, la parola del Signore fu rivolta al profeta Zaccaria, figlio di Iddò.

8. I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees, that were in the bottom: and behind him were horses, red, speckled, and white.

8. Io ebbi una visione notturna. Ecco un uomo in groppa a un cavallo baio stava in mezzo ai mirti in una valle profonda; e dietro a lui c'erano cavalli bai, sauri, neri e bianchi.

9. And I said: What are these, my Lord ? and the angel that spoke in me, said to me: I will shew thee what these are:

9. Io domandai: "Chi sono questi, signore?".

10. And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered, and said: These are they, whom the Lord hath sent to walk through the earth.

10. L'uomo che stava ritto in mezzo ai mirti rispose e disse: "Questi sono coloro che il Signore ha mandato a percorrere la terra!".

11. And they answered the angel of the Lord, that stood among the myrtle trees, and said: We have walked through the earth, and behold all the earth is inhabited, and is at rest.

11. Costoro dissero all'angelo del Signore che stava ritto in mezzo ai mirti: "Abbiamo percorso la terra; ecco: tutta la terra riposa e sta quieta!".

12. And the angel of the Lord answered, and said: O Lord of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem, and on the cities of Juda, with which thou hast been angry? this is now the seventieth year.

12. Allora l'angelo del Signore prese a dire: "Signore degli eserciti, fino a quando non ti muoverai a compassione di Gerusalemme e delle città di Giuda, contro le quali fai sentire il tuo sdegno già da settant'anni?".

13. And the Lord answered the angel, that spoke in me, good words, comfortable words.

13. Il Signore disse all'angelo che mi parlava parole buone, parole di conforto.

14. And the angel that spoke in me, said to me: Cry thou, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I am zealous for Jerusalem, and Sion with a great zeal.

14. L'angelo che parlava con me mi disse: "Annuncia! Così dice il Signore degli eserciti: Sono geloso di Gerusalemme e per Sion ho grande gelosia.

15. And I am angry with a great anger with the wealthy nations: for I was angry a little, but they helped forward the evil.

15. Ma collera grande io sento contro le nazioni tracotanti; perché mi sono un poco sdegnato, esse si sono accanite nel male.

16. Therefore thus saith the Lord: I will return to Jerusalem in mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of hosts: and the building line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.

16. Perciò così dice il Signore degli eserciti: Torno a Gerusalemme con pietà: la mia casa vi sarà ricostruita, la corda sarà stesa su Gerusalemme. Oracolo del Signore degli eserciti.

17. Cry yet, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: My cities shall yet flow with good things : and the Lord will yet comfort Sion, and he will yet choose Jerusalem.

17. Annuncia ancora: Così dice il Signore degli eserciti: le mie città godranno di nuovo l'abbondanza; il Signore consolerà di nuovo Sion, sceglierà di nuovo Gerusalemme!".

18. And I lifted up my eyes, and saw: and behold four horns.

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19. And I said to the angel that spoke to me: What are these? And he said to me: These are the horns that have scattered Juda, and Israel, and Jerusalem.

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20. And the Lord shewed me four smiths.

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21. And I said: What come these to do? and he spoke, saying: These are the horns which have scattered Juda every man apart, and none of them lifted up his head: and these are come to fray them, to cast down the horns of the nations, that have lifted up the horn upon the land of Juda to scatter it.

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Fusnote:

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).

Stihovi vezani uz Zechariah, 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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