Bible Commentary

And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What [be] these? And he answered me, These [are] the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. 19. Judah, Israel and Jerusalem ] The two tribes, the ten tribes, and the capital of the whole nation. So inclusive a description must be held to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:19”

Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. 18. four horns ] The horn is a symbol of honour (1Sa 2:1; Job 16:15), and of power (Jer 48:25; Amo 6:13). Here the latter idea is prominent. By the four horns some understand four definite powers or kingdoms, either, Babylonians, Medes and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:18”

Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. 17. be spread abroad ] Some would render “overflow,” comparing Pro 5:16. But the more usual sense of the word, “spread abroad, or “disperse,” gives … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:17”

Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. 16. Therefore ] because I am thus jealous for my people and angry with their enemies. a line ] i.e. a measuring … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:16”

And I am very sore displeased with the heathen [that are] at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. 15. heathen ] or, nations, R.V. at ease ] as described in Zec 1:11. The word in this verse is the same as in Isa 32:9; Isa 32:11, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:15”

So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy. 14. I am jealous ] “I have been, not now only, but in time past even when I did not shew it, and am … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:14”

And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me [with] good words [and] comfortable words. 13. the Lord ] i.e. Jehovah. This may either mean, that Almighty God answered from heaven the intercession of the Angel of the Lord (Zec 1:12), not to himself directly, but to the interpreting angel, by words which, whether … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:13”

Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? 12. answered ] The word does not necessarily mean replied to a question, but has here, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:12”

And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. 11. the angel of the Lord ] The man on the red horse, who as it now appears is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:11”

And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These [are they] whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth. 10. the man ] i.e. the rider on the red horse of Zec 1:8, who, in answer it may be to a look or sign from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Zechariah 1:10”