1 The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as though rousing someone who was asleep.
2 And he asked me, 'What do you see?' I replied, 'As I look, there is a lamp-stand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it; it holds seven lamps, with seven openings for the lamps on it.
3 By it are two olive trees, one to the right and the other to the left.'
4 I then said to the angel who was talking to me, 'What are those things, my lord?'
5 The angel who was talking to me replied, 'Do you not know what they are?' I said, 'No, my lord.'
6 He then gave me this answer,'These seven are the eyes of Yahweh, which range over the whole world.'
7 'What are you, great mountain? Beside Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! He will bring out the keystone while it is cheered with Hurrah! Hurrah!'
8 The word of Yahweh was addressed to me as follows,
9 'The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this Temple; his hands will finish it. (Then you will know that Yahweh Sabaoth has sent me to you.)
10 A day of little things, no doubt, but who would dare despise it? How they will rejoice when they see the chosen stone in the hands of Zerubbabel!'
11 Then I went on to ask him, 'What is the meaning of these two olive trees, to right and left of the lamp-stand?'
12 (And I went on to ask him further, 'What is the meaning of the two olive branches discharging oil through the two golden openings?')
13 He replied, 'Do you not know what they are?' I said, 'No, my lord.'
14 He said, 'These are the two anointed ones in attendance on the Lord of the whole world. This is the word of Yahweh with regard to Zerubbabel, 'Not by might and not by power, but by my spirit' -- says Yahweh Sabaoth.
Versículos relacionados com Zechariah, 4:
Chapter 4 of Zechariah presents a vision that the prophet had from a golden chandelier and two olive trees, symbolizing the continuous provision of God for the people and the anointing of the Holy Spirit over Governor Zerubbabel. Moreover, the chapter emphasizes the importance of depending on the strength of God and not our own, to fulfill His will. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Zechariah 4:
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you, do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse reminds us of the importance of trusting God and relying on His strength instead of ours.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." Like the chandelier in Zechariah 4 depended on the provision of olive oil, we must also depend on God to receive the necessary strength to fulfill His will.
Ephesians 6:10: "In the others, my brothers, strengthen you in the Lord and in the strength of your power." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking strength in God, especially in the midst of the spiritual battles we face.
2 Corinthians 12:9: "And he said to me, My grace is sufficient to you, for my power is perfect in weakness. Of goodwill, I will glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ dwells in me." This verse reminds us that our weakness can be an opportunity to experience the strength of God.
Romans 12:2: "And do not confine you with this world, but transform you for the renewal of your understanding, that you may experience what is good, pleasant, and perfect will of God." Just as the chandelier in Zechariah 4 has been called to fulfill a specific purpose, we are also called to fulfill God's will in our lives, and the transformation of our understanding is necessary for it.
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