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Zechariah 4:9

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“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.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 9

In this chapter we have another comfortable vision, which, as it was explained to the prophet, had much in it for the encouragement of the people of God in their present straits, which were so great that they thought their case helpless, that their temple could never be rebuilt nor their city replenished; and therefore the scope of the vision is to show that God would, by his own power, perfect the work, though the assistance given to it by its friends were ever so weak, and the resistance given to it by its enemies were ever so strong. Here is, I. The awakening of the prophet to observe the vision (Zac 4:1). II. The vision itself, of a candlestick with seven lamps, which were supplied with oil, and kept burning, immediately from two olive-trees that grew by it, one on either side (Zac 4:2, Zac 4:3). III. The general encouragement hereby intended to be given to the builders of the temple to go on in that good work, assuring them that it should be brought to perfection at last (Zac 4:4-10). IV. The particular explication of the vision, for the illustration of these assurances (Zac 4:11-14).

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Strong's Concordancev. 9

יָד (yâd, H3027) — a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.), זְרֻבָּבֶל (Zᵉrubbâbel, H2216) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite יָסַד (yâçad, H3245) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down… בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) בָּצַע (bâtsaʻ, H1214) — figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop יָדַע (yâdaʻ, H3045) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses,… יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God צָבָא (tsâbâʼ, H6635) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army);… שָׁלַח (shâlach, H7971) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

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Zechariah 6:15rank 4

Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.”

Ezra 5:16rank 4

So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of the house of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been under construction, but it has not yet been completed.”

Hebrews 12:2rank 4

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

John 17:21rank 3

that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

John 3:17rank 3

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Matthew 16:18rank 2

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.

Isaiah 48:16rank 2

Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time it happened, I was there.” And now the Lord GOD has sent me, accompanied by His Spirit.

Zechariah 2:11rank 2

“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.

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