Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” New Living Translation Then I asked the angel, “What are these, my lord? What do they mean?” English Standard Version And I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” Berean Standard Bible “What are these, my lord?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me. King James Bible So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? New King James Version So I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?” New American Standard Bible Then I said to the angel who was speaking with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?” NASB 1995 Then I said to the angel who was speaking with me saying, “What are these, my lord?” NASB 1977 Then I answered and said to the angel who was speaking with me saying, “What are these, my lord?” Legacy Standard Bible Then I answered and said to the angel who was speaking with me saying, “What are these, my lord?” Amplified Bible So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?” Christian Standard Bible Then I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?"” American Standard Version And I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? Contemporary English Version But, sir, what do these mean?" English Revised Version And I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? GOD'S WORD® Translation I asked the angel who was speaking with me, "What do these things mean, sir?" Good News Translation Then I asked the angel, "What do these things stand for, sir?" International Standard Version Then I asked the angel who had been speaking with me, "Sir, what are these?" Majority Standard Bible ?What are these, my lord?? I asked the angel who was speaking with me. NET Bible Then I asked the messenger who spoke with me, "What are these, sir?" New Heart English Bible I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?" Webster's Bible Translation So I answered and spoke to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? World English Bible I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I answer and speak to the messenger who is speaking with me, saying, “What [are] these, my lord?” Young's Literal Translation And I answer and speak unto the messenger who is speaking with me, saying, 'What are these, my lord?' Smith's Literal Translation And I shall answer and say to the messenger speaking with me, saying, What are these, my lord? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I answered, and said to the angel that spoke in me, saying: What are these things, my lord? Catholic Public Domain Version And I answered and spoke to the angel who was speaking with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?” New American Bible Then I said to the angel who spoke with me, “What are these things, my lord?” New Revised Standard Version I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I answered and I said to the Angel who spoke with me: ”What are these, my Lord?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I answered and spoke to the angel that spoke with me, saying: 'What are these, my lord?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I inquired, and spoke to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these things, my lord? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees…3There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” 4“What are these, my lord?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me. 5“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.… 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 1:12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. 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. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 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. ... 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Ephesians 5:8-14 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 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 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; 2 Chronicles 4:20 the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; Treasury of Scripture So I answered and spoke to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? What. Zechariah 4:12-14 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? … Zechariah 1:9,19 Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be… Zechariah 5:6 And I said, What is it? And he said, This is an ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This is their resemblance through all the earth. Jump to Previous Angel Messenger Speak Speaking Talked TalkingJump to Next Angel Messenger Speak Speaking Talked TalkingZechariah 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. “What are these, my lord?” Zechariah's question reflects his confusion and desire for understanding regarding the vision he is witnessing. This vision involves a golden lampstand and two olive trees, which are symbolic elements that require divine interpretation. The use of "my lord" indicates respect and recognition of the angel's authority and knowledge. This phrase highlights the importance of seeking divine insight when faced with spiritual mysteries, a theme consistent throughout Scripture, such as in Daniel 7:16 and Revelation 7:13-14, where heavenly beings provide explanations for visions. I asked the angel who was speaking with me. 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 visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. 2. The Angel A divine messenger who communicates God's messages to Zechariah. In this context, the angel serves as an interpreter of the visions Zechariah receives. 3. The Vision This particular vision involves a golden lampstand and two olive trees, symbolizing God's provision and the empowerment of His Spirit. 4. Zerubbabel Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Zerubbabel is a key figure in the surrounding context. He is the governor of Judah and plays a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple. 5. The Temple The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem is a central theme in Zechariah's visions, symbolizing the restoration of God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Divine Guidance and InquiryZechariah's question to the angel demonstrates the importance of seeking understanding from God. In our spiritual journey, we should not hesitate to ask God for clarity and wisdom. Symbolism of the Lampstand The lampstand represents God's light and presence. As believers, we are called to be bearers of His light in a dark world, reflecting His glory through our actions and words. Empowerment by the Spirit The vision underscores the necessity of the Holy Spirit's empowerment in accomplishing God's work. Like Zerubbabel, we must rely on the Spirit, not our own strength, to fulfill God's purposes. Role of Prophetic Vision Prophetic visions, like those given to Zechariah, serve to encourage and direct God's people. We should be attentive to God's voice and open to His guidance in our lives. Restoration and Hope The rebuilding of the temple symbolizes restoration and hope. In Christ, we have the promise of restoration and the hope of eternal life, motivating us to persevere in faith.Verse 4. - What are these, my lord? The question may refer to the two olive trees, which were a novelty to the prophet, who, of course, was well acquainted with the form and use, if not the symbolism, of the candelabrum. But it may also be taken as desiring information about the whole vision. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Whatמָה־ (māh-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what are these, אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those my lord?” אֲדֹנִֽי׃ (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller I asked וָאַ֙עַן֙ (wā·’a·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond the angel הַמַּלְאָ֛ךְ (ham·mal·’āḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel who was speaking with me. הַדֹּבֵ֥ר (had·dō·ḇêr) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Zechariah 4:4 NIVZechariah 4:4 NLT Zechariah 4:4 ESV Zechariah 4:4 NASB Zechariah 4:4 KJV Zechariah 4:4 BibleApps.com Zechariah 4:4 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 4:4 Chinese Bible Zechariah 4:4 French Bible Zechariah 4:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:4 I answered and spoke to the angel (Zech. 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