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Zechariah, 2

1. I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.

1. I raised my eyes and saw four horns.

2. Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what [is] the breadth thereof, and what [is] the length thereof.

2. I asked the angel who spoke to me what these were, and he answered, "These horns are the nations that scattered Judah and Jerusalem."

3. And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,

3. Yahweh then showed me four blacksmiths, and I asked, "What are they coming to do?"

4. And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited [as] towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:

4. He answered, "Here are the horns that scattered Judah so that no one dared raise his head. But these blacksmiths have come to strike down the power of the nations that scattered the people of Judah."

5. For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

5. Raising my eyes again, I saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. I asked, "Where are you going?"

6. Ho, ho, [come forth], and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD.

6. He answered, "I'm going to measure Jerusalem, to find its width and its length."

7. Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest [with] the daughter of Babylon.

7. As the angel who spoke to me came forward, another angel met him

8. For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

8. and said, "Run and tell this to that young man: 'Jerusalem will remain unwalled because of its multitude of people and livestock.'

9. For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me.

9. For this is the word of Yahweh: I myself will be around her like a wall of fire, and also within her in Glory."

10. Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.

10. "Come, come! Flee from the land of the north," says Yahweh to all those whom he scattered to the four winds of heaven.

11. And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.

11. "Come, escape O Zion, you who dwell in Babylon."

12. And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.

12. For thus Yahweh Sabaoth says, after his Glory sent me to condemn the nations that have plundered you, "Whoever touches you touches the apple of my eye.

13. Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.

13. Look, I will raise my hand against those nations, and they will be plundered by their slaves." Thus you will know that Yahweh Sabaoth has sent me.

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14. "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for I am about to come, I shall dwell among you," says Yahweh.

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15. "On that day, many nations will join Yahweh and be my people, but my dwelling is among you."

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16. The people of Judah will be for Yahweh as his portion in his holy land. He will choose Jerusalem again.

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17. Keep still in Yahweh's presence, for he comes, having risen from his holy dwelling."



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Notas de rodapé:

2:1-5 - Zechariah has a vision of Jerusalem as a city without walls, surrounded by divine fire. The city will be protected by God, who will be in its midst. The image of God as protector of His people is central, revealing His constant presence and divine care for the city of Jerusalem (see also Isaiah 4:5-6 and Revelation 21:2-3).

2:6-13 - God's promise to bring the children of Israel back from the dispersion, inviting them to return to Jerusalem, is an expression of His commitment to His people. God's presence among His people will be the source of blessing and security, and all peoples will be drawn to Him (see also Jeremiah 30:10 and Isaiah 56:7).

Versículos relacionados com Zechariah, 2:

Zechariah chapter 2 presents the vision of a glorious future for Jerusalem. What promises does God make to His chosen city? This hopeful text describes the vision of the man with the measuring line, symbolizing the future expansion and prosperity of Jerusalem. The chapter proclaims the protective presence of God and invites the exiles to return. Zechariah 2 addresses themes such as divine dwelling among His people, inclusion of the nations, and security in God. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the central themes of this inspiring chapter.

Revelation 21:15-16: "The angel who spoke to me had a golden rod as a measure to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was quadrangular, of equal length and width. He measured the city with the rod and found that it was two thousand two hundred kilometers long; the width and height were equal to the length." - The measurement of the New Jerusalem in Revelation echoes the vision of the man with the measuring line in Zechariah 2:1-2.

Isaiah 60:3: "The nations will come to his light, and kings to the brightness of his dawn." - This prophecy from Isaiah about the nations coming to Jerusalem aligns with the promise in Zechariah 2:11 of many nations joining the Lord.

Ezekiel 48:35: "The perimeter of the city will be eighteen thousand cubits. And from that day forward the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE." - The description of the city in Ezekiel, with God at its center, reflects the promise in Zechariah 2:5 of God to be a wall of fire around Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 31:38-40: "The days will come, declares the Lord, "when this city will be rebuilt for me, from the tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate. [...] The city will never be uprooted or destroyed."" - This prophecy of Jeremiah about the rebuilding of Jerusalem complements Zechariah's visions about the restoration of the city.

Psalms 46:5: "God is in her! It will not be shaken! God will help you from the break of dawn." - This psalm expresses the same confidence in the divine protection of Jerusalem that we find in Zechariah 2:5.

FAQ:

What does the vision of the man with the measuring line in Zechariah 2 symbolize?

The vision of the man with the measuring line symbolizes the expansion of Jerusalem and God's promise to protect and dwell in it, free from further affliction. (Zechariah 2:1-5)

What does the promise that Jerusalem will be “the dwelling place of God” mean?

God promises that Jerusalem will be a safe, secure, and blessed place where He will dwell with His people. This symbolizes restoration and a peaceful future. (Zechariah 2:10-13)

How does God comfort Israel in Zechariah 2?

God comforts Israel with the promise of His protection and the restoration of Jerusalem. He has assured them that His presence will be with them and that the nations that oppress them will be judged. (Zechariah 2:6-9)

What does the promise that the nations will gather to the Lord in Zechariah 2 mean?

The promise is that in the future the nations will recognize the God of Israel as the one true God and will unite with Him, seeking His peace. (Zechariah 2:11)

Who are the "daughters of Zion" mentioned in Zechariah 2?

The “daughters of Zion” represent the inhabitants of Jerusalem and, more broadly, the people of Israel. They are called to rejoice in the restoration of Jerusalem. (Zechariah 2:10)


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