Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the word of the LORD came to me: New Living Translation Then another message came to me from the LORD: English Standard Version Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, King James Bible Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, New King James Version Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying: New American Standard Bible Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1977 Also the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible Also the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Amplified Bible Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me:” American Standard Version Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Contemporary English Version The LORD spoke to me again and said: English Revised Version Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD spoke his word to me. He said, Good News Translation Another message came to me from the LORD. International Standard Version Then this message from the LORD came to me again: Majority Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NET Bible Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me as follows: New Heart English Bible Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible Moreover Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying, Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah to me, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees…7What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’ ” 8Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.… Cross References Haggai 2:4-5 But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts. / This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.” Ezra 5:1-2 Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” 2 Chronicles 15:7 But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20-22 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. Hebrews 3:3-4 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Revelation 11:1-2 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. 1 Peter 2:4-5 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jump to Previous Moreover WordJump to Next Moreover WordZechariah 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. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, This phrase indicates a direct communication from God to the prophet Zechariah. In the context of the Old Testament, prophets were often the recipients of divine messages, which they were then tasked to deliver to the people of Israel. This underscores the role of Zechariah as a mediator between God and His people. The phrase "the word of the LORD" is a common expression in prophetic literature, signifying the authority and divine origin of the message. It emphasizes that the message is not of human origin but is a revelation from God Himself. In the historical context, Zechariah was prophesying during the post-exilic period, a time when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian captivity and rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. This was a period of restoration and hope, but also of challenges and opposition. The phrase suggests that God is actively involved in guiding and encouraging His people during this critical time. Theologically, this phrase can be connected to the concept of divine revelation, where God communicates His will and purposes to humanity. It also points to the faithfulness of God in speaking to His people, providing guidance, and fulfilling His promises. This is consistent with other instances in Scripture where God speaks to His prophets, such as in Jeremiah 1:4 and Ezekiel 1:3, reinforcing the continuity of God's communication throughout the biblical narrative. In terms of typology, the phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is described as the "Word" in John 1:1. Just as God spoke through the prophets in the Old Testament, He has spoken through His Son in the New Testament, providing a complete and final revelation of His will and character. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet of the post-exilic period, Zechariah was instrumental in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian exile. 2. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates His will and purpose to His people through the prophets. 3. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, which was being rebuilt during Zechariah's time. The temple's reconstruction symbolizes the restoration of God's presence among His people. 4. Zerubbabel The governor of Judah and a key leader in the rebuilding of the temple. He is often seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate restoration through Jesus. 5. The Word of the LORD Represents God's direct communication and revelation to His people, often delivered through prophets like Zechariah. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordGod's word is active and powerful, guiding His people and ensuring the fulfillment of His promises. Believers are encouraged to trust in the reliability and authority of Scripture. Encouragement in Obedience Just as Zechariah received encouragement from the Lord, believers today can find strength and motivation in God's promises as they pursue His will. The Role of Leadership Zerubbabel's leadership in rebuilding the temple serves as a reminder of the importance of godly leadership in accomplishing God's purposes. Leaders are called to rely on God's strength and guidance. God's Faithfulness The rebuilding of the temple is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. Believers can be assured of God's unwavering commitment to His promises. Spiritual Rebuilding The physical rebuilding of the temple points to the spiritual rebuilding that God desires in the hearts of His people. Christians are called to be temples of the Holy Spirit, continually being renewed and restored.Verse 8. - The word of the Lord came unto me. The word came through the interpreting angel, as is clear from the expression in ver. 9, "The Lord hath sent me unto you." He explains more fully what had been already announced figuratively. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me: אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Zechariah 4:8 NIVZechariah 4:8 NLT Zechariah 4:8 ESV Zechariah 4:8 NASB Zechariah 4:8 KJV Zechariah 4:8 BibleApps.com Zechariah 4:8 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 4:8 Chinese Bible Zechariah 4:8 French Bible Zechariah 4:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:8 Moreover the word of Yahweh came (Zech. Zec Zc) |
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