Zechariah 4:14
Zechariah 4:14 in Multiple Translations
So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside the Lord of all the earth.”
Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.
Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.
And he said, These are the two sons of oil, whose place is by the Lord of all the earth.
“These are the two who have been anointed who stand by the Lord of all the earth,” he replied.
Then said he, These are the two oliue branches, that stand with the ruler of the whole earth.
And he saith, 'These [are] the two sons of the oil, who are standing by the Lord of the whole earth.'
Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”
Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the LORD of the whole earth.
And he said: These are two sons of oil who stand before the Lord of the whole earth.
So he said, “They represent the two men who have been appointed [MTY] to serve the Lord who rules the entire earth.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 4:14
Study Notes — Zechariah 4:14
- Context
- Cross References
- Zechariah 4:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 4:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 4:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 4:14
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 4:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
- Sermons on Zechariah 4:14
Context — The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees
14So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside the Lord of all the earth.”
Cross References
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| 1 | Revelation 11:4 | These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. |
| 2 | Isaiah 61:1–3 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 3 | Daniel 9:24–26 | Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. |
| 4 | Zechariah 3:1–7 | Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here. |
| 5 | Exodus 40:15 | Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” |
| 6 | Zechariah 6:13 | Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 10:8 | At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 16:12–13 | So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
| 9 | Hebrews 1:8–9 | But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
Zechariah 4:14 Summary
Zechariah 4:14 tells us about two special people who are standing with God, who is the Lord of all the earth. These two people are anointed, which means they are set apart and empowered by God to do His work, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13. This verse reminds us that God is in control of everything and that He is working out His plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Romans 11:36. As we read this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can stand with God and be used by Him to bring hope and light to those around us, just like Jesus taught in Matthew 5:14-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the two anointed ones mentioned in Zechariah 4:14?
The two anointed ones are likely Joshua the high priest and Zerubbabel, who were leaders in the post-exilic community, as seen in Zechariah 3:1-10 and Zechariah 6:9-15, and were types of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Anointed One, as prophesied in Psalm 2:2 and Acts 4:26-27
What does it mean to be anointed in the Bible?
To be anointed means to be set apart and empowered by God for a specific purpose, as seen in Exodus 30:30 and Isaiah 61:1, and is a symbol of God's presence and blessing, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13
What is the significance of the Lord of all the earth in Zechariah 4:14?
The Lord of all the earth refers to God's sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Psalm 24:1 and Romans 11:36, and emphasizes His authority and power over all things
How does Zechariah 4:14 relate to the rest of the Bible?
Zechariah 4:14 is part of a larger theme of God's plan to restore and redeem His people, as seen in Zechariah 1:16 and Revelation 21:1-4, and points forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 1:1-3
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to stand beside the Lord of all the earth, and how can I experience this in my own life?
- How do I see God's anointing and empowerment in my life, and what am I doing with the gifts and talents He has given me?
- What does it mean to be a leader or influencer in my community, and how can I use my position to point people to Jesus Christ?
- How can I balance my own efforts and abilities with a reliance on God's power and anointing, as seen in Zechariah 4:6-10?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 4:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 4:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 4:14
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 4:14
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 4:14
Sermons on Zechariah 4:14
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(Through the Bible) Zephaniah & Haggai by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Zechariah, specifically chapter four. The preacher describes a vision in which an angel wakes him up and shows him a golden candl |
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Recovery Through the Prophets: Isaiah by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon on Zechariah chapter 4, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit rather than human might or power in building the house of God and maintai |
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Reform or Revival, Which Shall It Be by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah, specifically chapter 4. He highlights three important questions asked in this chapter: "Who art thou a great mountain |
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Two Olive Trees by David Davis | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the increasing number of Jews and Arabs getting saved, comparing it to the early days of the church in the Book of Acts. He urges the audienc |
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Studies in Zechariah 04 Zechariah 4: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and specifically the fifth vision in the second section of the book. The previous visions depicted the inner cleansing |
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The New Temple & Two Witnesses by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a passage from the book of Revelation that describes a powerful event where believers are taken up to heaven. The preacher emphasizes the fea |
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Reading From the Beatitudes by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound blessings found in the Beatitudes, particularly focusing on the comfort promised to those who mourn and the meek. He explains that mourning signi |







