撒迦利亞書 4:6-7 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

§ 7. The fifth vision: the golden candlestick. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:6

This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel. The Lord's message unto Zerubbabel is the purport of the vision, viz. that his work will be accomplished through the grace of God alone. Not by might. Septuagint, "not by great might;" but the Vulgate, "not by an army." The word is almost synonymous with the following, translated power ; and the two together mean that the effect is to be produced, not by any human means, however potent. Doubtless Zerubbabel was dispirited when he thought how... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:6

The secret of power. Power is indispensable. It is not in numbers, or organization, or method. These are good, hut not enough. It is not of man, though it is by man. Must look higher. It is of God. Life is from life. The highest life can only come from the highest life. "Not by might," etc. Apply to— I. THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH . Talent, culture, wide sympathies, zeal and eloquence, not enough. Even truth not enough. Need more. "My Spirit." There must be a right relation to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:7

Who art thou, O great mountain? The "mountain" is a figurative expression to denote the various difficulties that stood in Zerubbabel's way and impeded the carrying out of his great design. Before Zerubbabel. The Vulgate affixes these words to the former part of the clause, but the accent is in favour of the Authorized Version. Thou Shall become a plain; literally, into a plain! A command. All obstacles shall be removed (comp. Isaiah 40:4 ; Isaiah 49:11 ; Matthew 17:20 ; Luke... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:7-10

Encouragement to Christian workers. I. THOUGH THE WORK BE DERIDED , IT IS GOD 'S WORK . Therefore we are sure it is right and good. We can throw ourselves into it with all our heart. Patience. What is of God cannot fail. II. THOUGH THE DIFFICULTIES BE GREAT , THEY ABE CAPABLE OF BEING OVERCOME , Difficulties are a test. They show what spirit we are of. They separate the chaff from the wheat. Remember "Formality" and "Hypocrisy" in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:6

This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel - Osorius: “As if he were to say, the meaning of the vision and scope of what has been exhibited is, ‘God’s doings have almost cried aloud to Zerubbabel that all these visions shall come to an end in their time, not effected by human might nor in fleshly strength, but in power of the Holy Spirit and through Divine Will.’ For the Only Begotten became Man as we are, but He warred not after the flesh, to set up the Church as a candlestick to the world,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:7

Who art thou, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel thou shalt be a plain - The words have the character of a sacred proverb; “Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased” Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14. Isaiah prophesies the victories of the Gospel in the same imagery, “Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the crooked shall be made straight and the rough places plain” Isaiah 40:4. And in the New Testament Paul says, “The weapons of our warfare are not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 4:6

Zechariah 4:6. Then he answered, Not by might nor by power, &c. That is, Zerubbabel and Joshua, with the Jews under their conduct, shall finish the temple and re-establish the Jewish state, not by force of arms, nor by human power, but by the aid of my providence and grace; just as the lamps are supplied with oil in a secret and invisible manner, without the help of man. Thus the angel answers the prophet’s question, “not by descending to an explanation of particulars, but by giving the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 4:7-9

Zechariah 4:7-9. Who, rather, What art thou, O great mountain O great obstacle, apparently as insurmountable and immoveable as a high mountain. Before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain Thou shalt sink into nothing. The obstacle shall give way, the difficulty vanish, the opposition cease. Removing mountains, or levelling them into plains, are proverbial expressions, denoting the overcoming the greatest difficulties, and removing all obstacles. So that the angel here encourages... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

Encouragement to Zerubbabel (4:1-14)The next vision is of a seven-headed lampstand standing between two olive trees. The olive trees pour their oil into a central bowl on top of the lampstand. The oil from this central bowl then feeds the seven lamps that provide the light. This means that the lamps do not need anyone to look after them. Light is provided supernaturally through the constant supply of oil from the trees (4:1-5; see also v. 12).This vision was of particular encouragement to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 4:7-10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 4:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 4:7-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

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