Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Again I asked him, “What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?” New Living Translation and what are the two olive branches that pour out golden oil through two gold tubes?” English Standard Version And a second time I answered and said to him, “What are these two branches of the olive trees, which are beside the two golden pipes from which the golden oil is poured out?” Berean Standard Bible And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version And I further answered and said to him, “What are these two olive branches that drip into the receptacles of the two gold pipes from which the golden oil drains?” New American Standard Bible And I responded the second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?” NASB 1995 And I answered the second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?” NASB 1977 And I answered the second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?” Legacy Standard Bible And I answered the second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?” Amplified Bible And a second time I said to him, “What are these two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes by which the golden oil is emptied?” Christian Standard Bible And I questioned him further, “What are the two streams of the olive trees, from which the golden oil is pouring through the two golden conduits? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold conduits, from which golden oil pours out?” American Standard Version And I answered the second time, and said unto him, What are these two olive-branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves? Contemporary English Version And what is the meaning of the two branches from which golden olive oil flows through the two gold pipes?" English Revised Version And I answered the second time, and said unto him, What be these two olive branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves? GOD'S WORD® Translation Again I asked him, "What is the meaning of the two branches from the olive trees next to the two golden pipes that are pouring out gold?" Good News Translation And what is the meaning of the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the olive oil pours?" International Standard Version I also asked him a second question: "What are these two olive branches on either side of the two golden feeder channels that carry the golden oil to the seven lights?" Majority Standard Bible And I questioned him further, ?What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?? NET Bible Before he could reply I asked again, "What are these two extensions of the olive trees, which are emptying out the golden oil through the two golden pipes?" New Heart English Bible I asked him the second time, "What are these two olive branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that pour the golden oil out of themselves?" Webster's Bible Translation And I answered again, and said to him, What are these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? World English Bible I asked him the second time, “What are these two olive branches, which are beside the two golden spouts that pour the golden oil out of themselves?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I answer a second time, and say to him, “What [are] the two branches of the olive trees that, by means of the two golden pipes, are emptying out of themselves the oil?” Young's Literal Translation And I answer a second time, and say unto him, 'What are the two branches of the olive trees that, by means of the two golden pipes, are emptying out of themselves the oil?' Smith's Literal Translation And I shall answer the second time, and say to him, What these two twigs of the olive trees which by the hand of the two tubes of gold emptying from them the gold? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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? Catholic Public Domain Version And I responded a second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches, which are next to the two golden ridges, in which are the pouring spouts of gold?” New American Bible A second time I asked, “What are the two streams from the olive trees that pour out golden oil through two taps of gold?” New Revised Standard Version And a second time I said to him, “What are these two branches of the olive trees, which pour out the oil through the two golden pipes?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I answered the second time and said to him, What are these two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes which pour the golden oil out of themselves? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I answered the second time and I said to him: “And what are these two branches of olive trees that are between two nozzles of gold which pour gold from them?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I answered the second time, and said unto him: 'What are these two olive branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I asked the second time, and said to him, What are the two branches of the olive-trees that are by the side of the two golden pipes that pour into and communicate with the golden oil funnels? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees…11Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” 12And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” 13“Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied.… Cross References Revelation 11:4 These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Revelation 1:20 This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Revelation 4:5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God. Matthew 25:1-4 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Romans 11:17-24 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... 1 John 2:20 You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. Acts 2:17-18 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Exodus 25:31-40 Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ... 1 Kings 6:23-28 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... 1 Kings 7:49 the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; Treasury of Scripture And I answered again, and said to him, What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? What be. Matthew 20:23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. Revelation 11:4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. through. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, Heb. Jump to Previous Branches Drained Empty Gold Golden Means Oil Olive Pipes Pour Poured Second Spouts Themselves Time Trees TubesJump to Next Branches Drained Empty Gold Golden Means Oil Olive Pipes Pour Poured Second Spouts Themselves Time Trees TubesZechariah 4 1. By the golden candlestick is foreshown the good success of Zerubbabel's foundation;11. by the two olive trees the two anointed ones. And I questioned him further This phrase indicates a continuation of a dialogue between Zechariah and the angelic messenger. Zechariah's questioning reflects a common prophetic experience where visions require divine interpretation. This interaction highlights the importance of seeking understanding from God, as seen in other prophetic books like Daniel 7:16. “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet of the post-exilic period, Zechariah is the author of the book bearing his name. He is known for his apocalyptic visions and messages of hope and restoration for Israel. 2. Angel The interpreting angel who guides Zechariah through his visions, providing explanations and insights into their meanings. 3. Olive Trees Symbolic elements in Zechariah's vision, representing anointed ones or sources of divine provision and blessing. 4. Golden Oil Represents the Holy Spirit or divine anointing, flowing from the olive trees through the golden pipes. 5. Temple Rebuilding The broader context of Zechariah's visions, focusing on the restoration of the temple and the spiritual renewal of Israel. Teaching Points Divine Provision and AnointingThe vision of the olive trees and golden oil underscores God's provision of the Holy Spirit to empower and sustain His people. Believers are encouraged to rely on the Spirit's anointing for strength and guidance. Role of the Anointed Ones The olive branches symbolize those chosen and anointed by God to fulfill His purposes. This calls believers to recognize and support spiritual leaders who are divinely appointed. Continuous Flow of God's Spirit The imagery of the golden oil flowing through pipes signifies the unending supply of God's Spirit. Christians are reminded of the importance of staying connected to God to receive His continuous empowerment. Restoration and Renewal Zechariah's vision is set against the backdrop of temple rebuilding, symbolizing spiritual renewal. Believers are called to participate in God's work of restoration in their communities and personal lives.Verse 12. - The prophet perceives the chief point in the mystic olive trees, so he alters his question the second time, asking, What be these two olive branches? (shibbolim); Vulgate, spicae, "ears," as of corn, so called, as Kimchi supposes, because they were full of berries, as the ears are full of grains of corn. Which through the two golden pipes, etc.; rather, which by means of two golden tubes are emptying the golden oil out of themselves. The oil dropped of itself from the fruit-bearing branches into two tubes, spouts, or channels, which conveyed it to the central reservoir. The Revised Version renders, "which are beside the two golden spouts;" like the Vulgate, quae sunt juxta duo rostra aurea. The LXX. has, οἱ κλάδοι οἱ ἐν ταῖς χεροὶ τῶν δύο μυξωτήρων ("beaks," "noses") τῶν χρυσῶν - where "in the hands" or "by the hands" may be a Hebraism for "by means of." The golden oil; Hebrew, the gold. The oil is so called from its colour. The Greek and Latin versions lose this idea altogether, In quibus sunt suffusoria ex auro (Vulgate); "leading to the golden vessels" (Septuagint). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And I questionedוָאַ֣עַן (wā·’a·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond him further, שֵׁנִ֔ית (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) “What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what are the two שְׁתֵּ֞י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) olive הַזֵּיתִ֗ים (haz·zê·ṯîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry branches שִׁבֲּלֵ֣י (šib·bă·lê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7641: A stream, an ear of grain, a branch beside בְּיַ֗ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand the two שְׁנֵי֙ (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) gold הַזָּהָ֔ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky pipes צַנְתְּר֣וֹת (ṣan·tə·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6804: A tube from which מֵעֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (mê·‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition-m | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the golden [oil] הַזָּהָֽב׃ (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky pours?” הַֽמְרִיקִ֥ים (ham·rî·qîm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7324: Arm, cast out, draw out, make empty, pour forth out Links Zechariah 4:12 NIVZechariah 4:12 NLT Zechariah 4:12 ESV Zechariah 4:12 NASB Zechariah 4:12 KJV Zechariah 4:12 BibleApps.com Zechariah 4:12 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 4:12 Chinese Bible Zechariah 4:12 French Bible Zechariah 4:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:12 I asked him the second time What (Zech. 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