Zechariah 1:11
Zechariah 1:11 in Multiple Translations
And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.”
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.
And they answered the angel of Jehovah 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.
And the man who was between the mountains, answering, said to the angel of the Lord, We have gone up and down through the earth, and all the earth is quiet and at rest.
The riders reported to the angel of the Lord who was among the myrtle trees, “We have been patrolling the earth and saw that the whole earth has been pacified. ”
And they answered the Angel of the Lord, that stood among the mirre trees, and sayd, We haue gone thorowe the world: and beholde, all the world sitteth still, and is at rest.
And they answer the messenger of Jehovah who is standing between the myrtles, and say, 'We have walked up and down in the land, and lo, all the land is sitting still, and at rest.'
They reported to the LORD’s angel who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked back and forth through the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and in peace.”
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.
And they answered the angel of the Lord, that stood among the myrtle trees, and said: We have walked through the earth, and behold all the earth is inhabited, and is at rest.
Then those angels reported to the angel who was there among the myrtle trees, “We have traveled throughout the world, and we have found out that the army of the emperor of Persia has conquered nations throughout the world, and that those nations are now ◄helpless/unable to resist his army►.”
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Zechariah 1:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יַּעֲנ֞וּ
אֶת
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
יְהוָ֗ה
הָֽ/עֹמֵד֙
בֵּ֣ין
הַ/הֲדַסִּ֔ים
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
הִתְהַלַּ֣כְנוּ
בָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
כָל
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
וְ/שֹׁקָֽטֶת
וַֽ/יַּעֲנ֞וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הָֽ/עֹמֵד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Art | V-Qal
בֵּ֣ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
הַ/הֲדַסִּ֔ים
hădaç
H1918
myrtle
Art | N-mp
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הִתְהַלַּ֣כְנוּ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Hithpael-Perf-1cp
בָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
וְ/שֹׁקָֽטֶת
shâqaṭ
H8252
to quiet
Conj | V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 1:11
וַֽ/יַּעֲנ֞וּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מַלְאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הָֽ/עֹמֵד֙
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Art | V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
בֵּ֣ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
הַ/הֲדַסִּ֔ים
hădaç
H1918
"myrtle"
Art | N-mp
Myrtle is a type of tree, often used to make perfume or as an ornament in the Bible, like in Nehemiah 8:15.
Definition: myrtle (tree)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: myrtle (tree). See also: Nehemiah 8:15; Zechariah 1:8; Isaiah 41:19.
וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הִתְהַלַּ֣כְנוּ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Hithpael-Perf-1cp
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
בָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
וְ/שֹׁקָֽטֶת
shâqaṭ
H8252
"to quiet"
Conj | V-Qal
To quiet or be at peace is what this Hebrew word means, like the stillness after a storm, as described in Psalm 107:30.
Definition: 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. See also: Joshua 11:23; Psalms 76:9; Psalms 83:2.
Study Notes — Zechariah 1:11
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- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 1:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 1:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
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Context — The Vision of the Horses
9“What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.”
10Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.”
11And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.”
12Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?” 13So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zechariah 1:10 | Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” |
| 2 | Zechariah 1:15 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ |
| 3 | Psalms 103:20–21 | Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. |
| 4 | Zechariah 1:8 | I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. |
| 5 | Zechariah 6:7 | As the strong horses went out, they were eager to go and patrol the earth; and the LORD said, “Go and patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth. |
| 6 | Matthew 24:30–31 | At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. |
| 7 | Daniel 10:20 | “Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come. |
| 8 | Matthew 25:31 | When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. |
| 9 | Revelation 1:1 | This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, |
| 10 | Matthew 13:41 | The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. |
Zechariah 1:11 Summary
[Zechariah 1:11 tells us that the earth is at rest and tranquil from a heavenly perspective, which means that, despite the challenges and conflicts we face, God is still in control and is working to bring peace and restoration to His people, as seen in other Bible verses, such as Isaiah 11:6-9 and Jeremiah 31:31-34. This verse reminds us that God's perspective is often different from ours, and that He sees the world in a way that is beyond our understanding, as seen in 1 Corinthians 13:12. As we read this verse, we can be encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and to look forward to the day when He will bring lasting peace and restoration to all of creation, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the myrtle trees in Zechariah 1:11?
The myrtle trees in Zechariah 1:11 symbolize a place of peace and tranquility, as seen in Zechariah 1:10, where the man standing among the myrtle trees explains the purpose of the riders, which is to patrol the earth and report on its condition, similar to the description of the garden in Genesis 2:8-9, which was also a place of peace and rest.
Who are the riders in Zechariah 1:11?
The riders in Zechariah 1:11 are likely angels or heavenly beings sent by the Lord to patrol the earth, as explained in Zechariah 1:10, and their report in Zechariah 1:11 indicates that the earth is at rest and tranquil, which contrasts with the turmoil and conflict described in other parts of the Bible, such as in Judges 3:11-12.
What does it mean that the earth is at rest and tranquil in Zechariah 1:11?
The statement that the earth is at rest and tranquil in Zechariah 1:11 means that, from a heavenly perspective, the world is currently in a state of relative peace, but this does not necessarily mean that everything is perfect, as seen in the subsequent verses, such as Zechariah 1:12, where the angel of the Lord asks how long the Lord will withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, indicating that there is still a need for God's intervention and restoration, similar to the promise of peace and restoration in Isaiah 11:6-9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Zechariah?
Zechariah 1:11 sets the stage for the rest of the book of Zechariah, which emphasizes the importance of God's mercy and restoration, as seen in Zechariah 1:13, where the Lord speaks kind and comforting words to the angel, and in other parts of the book, such as Zechariah 8:1-17, where the Lord promises to restore Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, and to bring peace and prosperity to His people, which is also seen in other Bible verses, such as Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that the earth is at rest and tranquil from a heavenly perspective, and how does this impact your understanding of current events and the state of the world?
- How can you, like the riders in Zechariah 1:11, be a part of reporting the truth about the world and its need for God's mercy and restoration, as seen in other Bible verses, such as Matthew 9:37-38?
- What are some areas in your own life where you need to experience God's rest and tranquility, and how can you, like the myrtle trees, be a symbol of peace and tranquility to those around you, as seen in other Bible verses, such as Matthew 11:28-30?
- How does the contrast between the peace and tranquility of the earth in Zechariah 1:11 and the turmoil and conflict in other parts of the Bible, such as in Judges 3:11-12, affect your understanding of God's sovereignty and His plan for the world?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 1:11
And they answered the Angel of the Lord, that stood among the myrtle trees, and said,.... That is, the ministering angels, signified by the red horses, speckled, and white, replied to what the Angel
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 1:11
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
They; the ministerial angels, signified by the horses and horsemen. Answered the angel of the Lord; or rather, the Angel the Lord, the uncreated Angel, who sent them out, and receives account what they had done. We have walked to and fro; as men who would give an exact account, survey every part, so we have searched all nations and kingdoms, walked the length and breadth of them. Through the earth; the world, but chiefly through the Babylonish empire, which accounts itself lord of all the earth. Behold; it is wonderful to be seen, and therefore we beseech time, O Lord, to behold and consider this. All the earth sitteth still; as having ended their toil, or weathered the storm, composed their differences, and sheathed their swords; are full of peace, and sit still to take their ease. And is at rest; either the same thing repeated, to heighten the quiet of these states, or to confirm the truth of the thing, or to express the inward quiet of mind the people had with their outward quiet. The public peaceable, and every one’ s mind satisfied, this is the state of the earth, the empire which at that time ruled all.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
Zechariah 1:11 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.Ver. 11. We have walked to and fro through the earth] Itavimus, we have coursed up and down with incredible swiftness. Hence they are called the chariots of God, Psalms 68:17 (Heb. God’ s chariot, to note out their joint service, as of one), as here his horsemen, ready pressed to do his pleasure. And behold all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest] Excepting the Church alone, which, like Noah’ s ark, is ever tossed up and down till it rest at last on the everlasting mountain; then she shall have her happy halcyons; then she shall see her enemies afar off, as Lazarus did Dives, or as the Israelites at the Red Sea did their persecutors, dead upon the shore. Meanwhile, she must not expect to be calm and quiet for any continuance. In the world ye shall have trouble, and ye shall weep and lament; but the world shall rejoice; they shall revel, and laugh themselves fat, John 16:20; John 16:23 "The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed," Esther 3:15. The Church is called God’ s threshing floor, because threshed with continual crosses; and God’ s husbandry, because he will be sure to plough his own ground, and to make long furrows upon their backs, whatsoever become of the waste, Isaiah 21:10 1 Corinthians 3:9; and to weed his own garden, though the rest of the world be let alone, and grow wild. Moab is not poured from vessel to vessel, but settleth upon the lees, Jeremiah 48:11; when the Israel of God is poured out as milk, and curdled like cheese, as Job speaketh in another case, Job 10:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
(11) And they answered need not necessarily imply that any question had been asked. Like the New Testament ἀπεκρίθησαν, it often implies merely “began to speak.” The angel of the Lord.—That is, the man riding upon a bay horse. (See Note on Zechariah 1:8.) Just two months before this, Haggai had prophesied (Haggai 2:20-23) that God would shake the heavens and the earth, and overthrow the throne of kingdoms, &c. The horsemen had been sent forth to act, as it were, as scouts, and to bring back an account of the state of the world, that at the intercession of the angel of the Lord comforting words might be announced to Zechariah, and by him to the people. They reported the world to be still, and at rest: i.e., dwelling in self-confident security. The overthrow of the kingdoms foretold by Haggai had not yet begun, and so, although the building of the Temple was, by the decree of Darius (Ezra 5, 6), being carried on, Judah was still insecure as long as the heathen nations flourished.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
Verse 11. All the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.] There is general peace through the Persian empire, and other states connected with Judea; but the Jews are still in affliction; their city is not yet restored, nor their temple built.
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 1:11
11. the angel of the Lord] The man on the red horse, who as it now appears is an angel of Jehovah in human form, having told Zechariah, in Zechariah 1:10, what the other riders were, now turns to them and elicits from them, probably by sign or look, the fact for the prophet’s information, that they had traversed the earth and found universal peace prevailing.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 1:11
Sitteth still and is at rest - At rest, as the word seems to express, from its accustomed state of tumult and war. Wars, although soon to break out again, were in the second year of Darius for the time suspended.
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 1:11
11. Having been presented, the horsemen make their report; whether through a spokesman or in unison is not stated. The angel of Jehovah — Not to be identified with “man” in Zechariah 1:8; Zechariah 1:10.
Sermons on Zechariah 1:11
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(1 Peter - Part 12): As Obedient Children by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the American spirit of rebellion and the importance of freedom. He references the historical event of pouring tea overboard in Boston Harbor |
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Five Rules for Holy Living by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising and blessing the Lord. He highlights various elements of creation such as water, sun, moon, stars, wind, heat, fi |
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The Story of Desmond Doss by Steve Zehr | In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of Desmond Doss, a man who exemplified unwavering faith and commitment to God. Desmond grew up with a strong belief in the commandment " |
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The Apocalypse - Revelation 5 by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the throne room scene in chapters four and five of the book of Revelation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding |
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The Power of the Angels by Basilea Schlink | The video is a meditation on the power and ministry of God's angels. It emphasizes that the angels are completely aligned with the will of God and obedient to His commands. Their p |
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Symbols Unite Two Realities, Visible and Invisible by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having an attention span in worshiping God. He mentions the harmful effects of technology on our brain chemistry and how it |
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Be Obedient and Sin Not by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of obedience in the Christian life, arguing that true believers are inherently obedient children of God. He explains that salvation cannot exist |