ゼカリヤ書 4:12-14 JC

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Zechariah 4:14

the two anointed ones . Heb, the two sons of oil; looking forward again to the future, to "the two witnesses" of Revelation 11:3-13 . the Lord of the whole earth. The Hebrew adon App-4 ., is here specially associated with Messiah's dominion in the earth. Compare Zechariah 6:5 ; Zechariah 14:9 . Joshua 3:11-13 .Psalms 8:1 , Psalms 8:6 , Psalms 8:9 ; Psalms 97:5 .Micah 4:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Zechariah 4:13

"And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth."Well, what do the olive trees mean? Certainly, they are not "the royal and priestly office in Israel."[26] Why not? Because neither the priesthood nor the monarchy ever had anything whatever to do with supplying the oil for God's candlestick (his Word, or his people) to shine forth 1the world. In fact both the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 4:12

Zechariah 4:12. What be these two olive-branches, &c.— This passage may be rendered, What are the two orderers of the olive-trees, which through two golden spouts drain off the gold from them? I am inclined to suppose that by הזיתים שׁבלי shibbalei hazzeithim, were meant two beings, probably in human shape, who were seen by the prophet employed in arranging the fruit of the olive-trees, and giving it a direction for its juice to flow into those channels, through which it might be conveyed... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:12

12. through—literally, "by the hand of," that is, by the agency of. branches—literally, "ears"; so the olive branches are called, because as ears are full of grain, so the olive branches are full of olives. golden oil —literally, "gold," that is, gold-like liquor. out of themselves—Ordinances and ministers are channels of grace, not the grace itself. The supply comes not from a dead reservoir of oil, but through living olive trees (Psalms 52:8; Romans 12:1) fed by God. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:13

13. Knowest thou not—God would awaken His people to zeal in learning His truth. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:14

14. anointed ones—literally, "sons of oil" (Isaiah 5:1, Margin). Joshua the high priest, and Zerubbabel the civil ruler, must first be anointed with grace themselves, so as to be the instruments of furnishing it to others (compare 1 John 2:20; 1 John 2:27). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:11-12

Zechariah asked specifically for an explanation of the olive trees that he had seen (Zechariah 4:4). He also wanted to know the meaning of the two branches of these trees that emptied olive oil into two golden pipes (spouts) that carried the golden oil into the bowl atop the lampstand. "Golden oil" is literally "gold," but clearly olive oil, which is golden in color, is in view. However, it may be the pure quality and value of the oil more than its color that the gold connotes. [Note: Unger, p.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:11-14

3. The interpretation of the vision 4:11-14Though some help understanding the vision came through the preceding oracles concerning Zerubbabel, Zechariah still had some questions about what he had seen in the vision. The angel helped him further. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:13

Again the interpreting angel expressed surprise that Zechariah needed an explanation of these things (cf. Zechariah 4:5). He did not want to give an interpretation if Zechariah could figure it out himself. Normally God does not provide additional information until we have done all we can to discover His meaning. To do so would discourage human effort Godward. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:14

He then said that the two branches represented the two anointed ones who stood by the Lord of all the earth. It was their relationship to the Lord that equipped them for their tasks. "Anointed ones" is literally "sons of oil.""The phrase ’sons of oil’ is typically interpreted to mean that the two individuals mentioned were anointed with oil as the Lord’s special servants (see NIV). However, the word for ’oil’ used here (Heb. yitshar) does not refer to anointing oil elsewhere (the Hebrew term... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Zechariah 4:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Zechariah 4:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 4:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 4:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:11-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:11-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 4:14

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