Zechariah 2:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

This prophet was ordered, in God's name, to assure the people (Zech. 1:16) that a line should be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. Now here we have that promise illustrated and confirmed, that the prophet might deliver that part of his message to the people with the more clearness and assurance. I. He sees, in a vision, a man going to measure Jerusalem (Zech. 2:1, 2): He lifted up his eyes again, and looked. God had shown him that which was very encouraging to him, (Zech. 1:20), and therefore... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 2:5

For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about ,..... So that she needs no other wall to secure her, the power of God encompassing her about as the mountains did Jerusalem, Psalm 125:2 and he being as a wall of fire to terrify and destroy her enemies; for our God is a consuming fire, Hebrews 12:29 . Drusius thinks it is a metaphor taken from travellers in some countries, who kindle fires about their tents, to keep off lions, and other beasts of prey; and observes of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:5

I - will be unto her a wall of fire - Her safety shall consist in my defense. I shall be as fire round about her. No adversary shall be permitted to touch her. Much of this must refer to the New Jerusalem. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:5

Verse 5 He confirms in this verse what I have just mentioned — that Jerusalem would be safe, though without any fortifications; for God alone would be sufficient for walls, for towers, for fortresses, according to what is said by other Prophets: “God will be to thee a wall and a fortress”, (Isaiah 26:1), again, “he will be to thee a stronghold”. It is, therefore, a sentence in accordance with other prophecies when Jehovah testifies, that he would be a wall of fire. We indeed know, that though... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

A vision of safety. "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand," etc. We have here another case of repetition and expansion. In the end of Zechariah 1:16 we had a brief promise of the full restoration of Jerusalem as a city—a place of dwellings with dwellers therein. In the present passage we have the same promise expressed at more length. In other words, we are asked to observe I. HOW IMMEDIATE ITS APPLICATION . So immediate,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

Third vision: an interesting future for the world. "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and, behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof," etc. Here is the third vision which the prophet had the same night. It is a continuation of the subject of the former one, namely, the rebuilding and reoccupation of Jerusalem and the temple. Observe: ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-13

§ 5. The third vision: the man with the measuring line. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:5

A wall of fire. She will not need walls. God will be her protection, not only defending her from attack, but consuming the enemy who may presume to assault her (comp. Deuteronomy 4:24 ; Psalms 68:2 ). The glory; εἰς δόξαν ἔσομαι . God will make his glory conspicuous by the mighty deeds he will do in Jerusalem and the providential care he will take of her. He shall be known to be dwelling there, as he revealed his presence by the pillar of fire and the Shechinah (comp. Isaiah... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 2:5

And I, Myself in My own Being, will be to her a wall of fire - Not protection only, an inner circle around her, however near an enemy might press in upon her, but destructive to her enemies. Isaiah says, “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise in judgment against thee thou shalt condemn” Isaiah 54:17. Its defense, Isaiah says, shall be immaterial. “We have a strong city; salvation shall God appoint for walls and bulwarks” Isaiah 26:1; “thou shalt... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 2:1-5

Zechariah 2:1-5. I lifted up mine eyes, &c., and behold a man An angel in the form of a man, probably representing Nehemiah, under whose direction the wall was rebuilt, according to the ancient line marked out by the ruins. See Nehemiah 3:0., &c, &c. And the angel that talked with me went forth Went away from me, as if he had performed his commission in regard to me, and was to commune with me no longer. And another angel went out to meet him But, as he was going away, I saw... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 2:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 2:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 2:1-5

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