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Zechariah, 4

1. And the angel that spoke in me came again: and he waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.

1. L'angelo che mi parlava tornò di nuovo e mi svegliò come uno che è svegliato dal sonno.

2. And he said to me: What seest thou? And I said: I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, and its lamp upon the top of it: and the seven lights thereof upon it: and seven funnels for the lights that were upon the top thereof.

2. Mi domandò: "Che vedi?". Risposi: "Io vedo un candelabro tutto d'oro con un'ampolla sulla cima; esso ha sette lampade sulla sua cima e le lampade che sono sulla sua cima hanno sette beccucci.

3. And two olive trees over it: one upon the right side of the lamp, and the other upon the left side thereof.

3. Due ulivi stanno accanto ad esso, uno alla sua destra e uno alla sua sinistra".

4. And I answered, and said to the angel that spoke in me, saying: What are these things, my lord?

4. Allora domandai all'angelo che mi parlava: "Questi che sono, mio signore?".

5. And the angel that spoke in me answered, and said to me: Knowest thou not what these things are? And I said: No, my lord.

5. L'angelo che mi parlava rispose: "Non sai che sono questi?". Risposi: "No, mio signore!".

6. And he answered, and spoke to me, saying: This is the word of the Lord to Zorobabel, saying: Not with an army, nor by might, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

6. Questa la parola del Signore per Zorobabele: Non con la potenza né con la forza, ma con il mio spirito, dice il Signore degli eserciti!

7. Who art thou, O great mountain, before Zorobabel? thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring out the chief stone, and shall give equal grace to the grace thereof.

7. Chi sei tu, grande montagna? Davanti a Zorobabele sarai una pianura! Lui estrarrà la pietra capitale tra acclamazioni: "Bello, bello!".

8. And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

8. La parola del Signore mi fu così rivolta:

9. The hands of Zorobabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands shall finish it: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me to you.

9. "Le mani di Zorobabele fondano questa casa e le sue mani la tirano su. E saprete che il Signore degli eserciti mi ha mandato a voi!

10. For who hath despised little days? and they shall rejoice, and shall see the tin plummet in the hand of Zorobabel. These are the seven eyes of the Lord, that run to and fro through the whole earth.

10. aChi disprezza il giorno che ha così umili inizi? Si rallegreranno vedendo la pietra scelta dalla mano di Zorobabele".

11. And I answered, and said to him: What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick, and upon the left side thereof?

11. Gli domandai di nuovo: "Che significano quei due ulivi, alla destra del candelabro e alla sua sinistra?".

12. And I answered again, and said to him: What are the two olive branches, that are by the two golden beaks, in which are the funnels of gold?

12. E aggiunsi: "Che significano i due rami di ulivo che attraverso due cannelle d'oro versano giù olio limpido?".

13. And he spoke to me, saying: Knowest thou not what these are? And I said: No, my lord.

13. Mi rispose: "Non sai che sono questi?". Risposi: "No, mio signore!".

14. And he said: These are two sons of oil who stand before the Lord of the whole earth.

14. Disse: "Costoro sono due consacrati con l'olio, che stanno davanti al Signore di tutta la terra!".



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Fusnote:

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).

Stihovi vezani uz 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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