Zechariah 2:3
Zechariah 2:3 in Multiple Translations
Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel came out to meet him
And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
And the angel who was talking to me went out, and another angel went out, and, meeting him,
The angel I was talking to came forward and another angel came to meet him
And beholde, the Angel that talked with me, went foorth: and another Angel went out to meete him,
And lo, the messenger who is speaking with me is going out, and another messenger is going out to meet him,
Behold, the angel who talked with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him,
And behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
And behold the angel that spoke in me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him.
Then the angel who had been talking to me started to leave, and another angel walked toward him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 2:3
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Zechariah 2:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּרְאֵ֣/נִי
יְהוָ֔ה
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
חָרָשִֽׁים
וַ/יַּרְאֵ֣/נִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
חָרָשִֽׁים
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 2:3
וַ/יַּרְאֵ֣/נִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
יְהוָ֔ה
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.
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
חָרָשִֽׁים
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
N-mp
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
Study Notes — Zechariah 2:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Zechariah 2:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:3
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
- Sermons on Zechariah 2:3
Context — The Vision of the Measuring Line
1Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand.
2“Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.”
3Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth, and another angel came forward to meet him
4and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. 5For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 1:19 | So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.” |
| 2 | Zechariah 1:8–11 | 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. “What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.” Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” 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.” |
| 3 | Zechariah 4:5 | “Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered. |
| 4 | Zechariah 1:13–14 | So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me. Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion, |
| 5 | Zechariah 4:1 | Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep. |
| 6 | Zechariah 5:5 | Then the angel who was speaking with me came forward and told me, “Now lift up your eyes and see what is approaching.” |
Zechariah 2:3 Summary
This verse shows us that even in the spiritual realm, there is coordination and communication among angels. Just like how we have different roles and tasks, angels do too, as hinted at in Zechariah 2:3. The fact that one angel goes out and another comes in to meet him suggests that God's messages and plans are complex and involve many messengers. This reminds us of verses like Hebrews 1:14, where angels are described as ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation, highlighting their role in God's larger plan of salvation and care for His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the angel who was speaking with Zechariah go out?
The angel went out to meet another angel, indicating a transition in the vision or a new message to be delivered, as seen in Zechariah 2:3 and supported by similar interactions in Daniel 10:5-6.
What is the significance of one angel meeting another in this context?
The meeting of the two angels may represent a heavenly conference or a shift in the message being conveyed, highlighting the complexity and coordination of God's plans, reminiscent of Isaiah 6:1-5 where angels interact in the presence of God.
Is this verse suggesting that angels have specific roles or territories?
While the Bible does not provide a clear answer to this question in Zechariah 2:3, other verses like Daniel 10:13 and 20 suggest that angels may have specific assignments or regions of influence, which could be relevant to their interaction here.
How does this verse fit into the larger prophecy about Jerusalem?
Zechariah 2:3 is part of a vision that ultimately speaks to the restoration and protection of Jerusalem, as outlined in the following verses, Zechariah 2:4-5, where God promises to be a wall of fire around the city.
Reflection Questions
- What does the interaction between these angels reveal about God's sovereignty and the heavenly realm?
- How might the changing scenes in this vision, like the angel going out and another coming in, reflect the dynamic nature of God's plans and communications with His people?
- In what ways does the specifics of this verse, such as the detail of one angel meeting another, encourage deeper trust in the meticulous nature of God's will?
- What personal applications can be drawn from the concept of angels having specific roles or messages, in terms of understanding one's own purpose or calling?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:3
And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth,.... See Zechariah 1:9 and he "went forth" from the place where the prophet was, with whom he had been conversing: and another angel went out to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:3
And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him, Behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him - the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
The angel that talked; the great and glorious Angel, i.e. Christ Jesus himself, which had so long talked with Zechariah. Went forth, from the midst of the myrtle trees, where he was first seen: whither he is going is not said; perhaps to standby, direct, and encourage the person that was going to measure Jerusalem. Another angel went out to meet him; a created angel, or a ministerial angel, as became his office, offers his service to Christ, who is Lord of angels.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
Zechariah 2:3 And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,Ver. 3. And behold the angel] Zechariah’ s angel, as one calleth him. Went forth] to take direction from Christ, and to give the prophet further information. And another angel went out to meet him] So ready is Christ to answer prayers and to satisfy his weak but willing people, that draw near unto him with a true heart, Hebrews 10:22. If any such ask and miss it is because they ask amiss, James 4:3.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
(3) Went forth.—Literally, goes forth, from the prophet’s side, in the direction of the man who went to measure. LXX., εἱστήκει. Went out.—Literally, comes forth: viz., from the invisible—i.e., appears, reveals himself. The same word in Hebrew means to come and to go forth, according to circumstances. (Comp. Zechariah 5:5-6.)
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:3
3. went forth] from the place where he was standing beside me. Comp. Isaiah 26:21. went out] Rather, went forth, the Hebrew word being the same as before. This second angel is seen going forth from the opposite side of the stage on which the vision appears, to meet the interpreting angel as he went forth.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:3
The angel that talked with me went forth - Probably to receive the explanation which was given him for Zechariah; and another angel, a higher angel, since he gives him a commission, “went forth to
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:3
3. Now the interpreting angel appears upon the scene. Went forth — The same verb is translated in the next clause “went out.” This raises the question, whence did the one or the other go forth? For the first verb LXX.
Sermons on Zechariah 2:3
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The Punishment of a Privileged People by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the intensity of the message of punishment on a privileged people who have heard and rejected the Gospel. The book of Obadiah, with its brev |
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The Incarnation and Birth of Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego being thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar. The preacher emphasizes how Nebucha |
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(Forging the Vessel of Recovery) 5- a Vessel of Glory by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture from Zechariah chapter 4 verses 1-6. The angel in the scripture tells Zechariah that what he sees cannot be accomplished by hu |
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Revival - Part 2 by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of revival and the pouring out of God's Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of practicing justice, mercy, and compassion towards |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah 1-5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the second vision of the prophet Zachariah. The vision begins with Zachariah seeing a man with a measuring line in his hand, who is tasked wit |
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Fellowship - Part 3 (Continuity) by Lance Lambert | Lance Lambert emphasizes the principle of continuity in fellowship, urging believers to recognize their organic connection to the historical church and the movements of the Spirit |
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The Power of the Holy Spirit of God by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the story of the poor wise man from Ecclesiastes chapter 9, verses 14 to 18. The preacher emphasizes that although the world may see the po |