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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 4:1-14

The Fifth Vision - The Lampstand (vv. 1-14) The next vision requires Zechariah's being awakened by the angel who spoke with him. Our natural inclination would not discern the truth of a vision like this: we are naturally insensible regarding these things and require an awakening by divine power. The essence of the vision is expressed in verse 6: "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts," and1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 2:14 reminds us, "The natural man does... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

MORE OF THE PROPHET ’S OWN TIME THE GOLDEN CANDLESTICK (Zechariah 4:0 ) The candlestick was a copy of that in the early tabernacle, but with what difference (Zechariah 4:2 )? From what source was its oil supplied (Zechariah 4:3 )? What did this supply of oil from the trees symbolize (Zechariah 4:6 )? The candlestick itself may represent the temple which the Jews were now essaying to build, or the Jewish nation as a whole which was now sought to be re-established and become a light in... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Zechariah 4:1-14

The Complete Temple Zechariah 4:0 "And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep" ( Zec 4:1 ). Here is the mystery of repetition. Even angels cannot deliver the whole message of God at once, or if they could do so, it is not in the power of man to receive the divine revelation in one gift. Moreover, we see different aspects of the same revelation. This mystery of aspect is often overlooked in estimating the orthodoxy of men. Zechariah... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Zechariah 4:11-14

"Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof? (12) And I answered again, and said unto him, What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? (13) And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. (14) Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth." These verses seem... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 4:11-14

11-14 Zechariah desires to know what are the two olive trees. Zerubbabel and Joshua, this prince and this priest, were endued with the gifts and graces of God's Spirit. They lived at the same time, and both were instruments in the work and service of God. Christ's offices of King and Priest were shadowed forth by them. From the union of these two offices in his person, both God and man, the fullness of grace is received and imparted. They built the temple, the church of God. So does Christ... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-99

Zech 4 A FIFTH VISION follows in chapter 4, which indicated, as we understand it, a further thing needful if the full blessing, revealed to the prophet, is to be securely established; namely, the energy of the Spirit of God. The prophet was shown a golden candlestick supplied with oil, after the fashion of the candlestick that had been in the tabernacle and the temple. On confessing his ignorance as to the meaning of this vision, he was instructed as to its present application. This time the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Zechariah 4:1-14

The Vision of the Candlestick and of the Two Olive-Trees. After the prophet had been a witness of the first four visions, he was so overwhelmed by the revelations vouchsafed him that he fell into a trancelike condition, somewhat like Peter and his companions on the Mount of Transfiguration. Cf Luke 9:32; Matthew 17:5-Joshua :. v. 1. And the angel that talked with me, he who acted as the interpreter of the Lord in making known the message concerning the future, came again and waked me, as a... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Zechariah 4:1-14

VISION V. THE CANDLESTICK WITH THE TWO OLIVE TREESZechariah 4:0A. A Golden Candelabrum and its Two Oil Feeders (Zechariah 4:1-5). B. Divine Grace the Source of Strength and Success (Zechariah 4:6-10). C. The Means by which that Grace is obtained (Zechariah 4:11-14).1And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man who Isaiah 2:0 waked out of his sleep; And said to me, What seest thou? And I said,1 I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, and its oil-vessel2 upon... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Zechariah 4:1-14

“Not by Might nor by Power” Zechariah 4:1-14 Zerubbabel had faltered in the great work of reconstruction and had practically lost heart. Here he is encouraged to renew his efforts and persevere to the top-stone. He might be weak and flexible as a wick but none of his deficiencies could hinder him from finishing his life-work, if only his spirit was kindled with the divine fire and fed by the grace of the Holy Spirit. read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:1-14

The vision of the candlestick immediately following sets forth Israel as fulfilling the divine intention. In the divinely appointed ritual of Israel's worship the candlestick stood in the holy place, creating the only symbol of Israel's true position as light-bearer amid the darkness. The two olive trees, as Zechariah described them, referred immediately and locally to Zerubbabel and Joshua, the governor and the priest under whom the Temple had been rebuilt and its worship restored, but... read more