Zechariah 2:1-2 ASV

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 2:1

I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked ,.... And saw a third vision; which, as Kimchi owns, refers to the times of the Messiah; though it might be of use to the Jews then present, to encourage them to expect the rebuilding of Jerusalem, in a literal sense: and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand : by whom is meant, not Nehemiah, nor Zerubbabel; see Zechariah 4:10 who were concerned in the building of Jerusalem; nor any mere man, nor even a created angel; for, though he may... read more

John Gill

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

Then said I, Whither goest thou ?.... As it showed great freedom and boldness in the prophet to put such a question to the man with the measuring reed, it was great condescension in him to return him an answer, as follows: and he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem ; not literally understood, which was not yet thoroughly built; but the Gospel church, often so called; see Hebrews 12:22 and this measuring of it denotes the conformity of it to the rule of God's word; a profession of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:1

A man with a measuring-line in his hand - Probably a representation of Nehemiah, who got a commission from Artaxerxes Longimanus to build up the walls of Jerusalem; for hitherto it had remained without being enclosed. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:1

Verse 1 Added now is another vision for the same end; not that the former was difficult to be understood, but because there was need of confirmation in a state of things so disturbed; for though the return of the people was no common evidence of the goodness and favor of God yet as Jerusalem was not flourishing as formerly, as the temple was like a cottage as there was no form of a kingdom and no grandeur, it was difficult to believe what had been already exhibited. This is the reason why God... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 2 He then asks him where he was going; the answer given is, to measure Jerusalem, to see what was its breadth and its length. The design of the prophecy is then stated, Behold, inhabited shall be Jerusalem throughout all its villages, (29) as it could not contain within its walls so large a multitude of men. God then would so increase his people, that they could not be contained within its walls, but that the limits of the Church would be spacious. Inhabited then shall be Jerusalem... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1

( Hebrews 2:5 .) I lifted up mine eyes again (comp. Zechariah 5:1 ; Zechariah 6:1 ; Daniel 8:3 ). This third vision makes a further revelation of God's mercy to Israel. Consequent on the destruction of enemies shall be the growth and development of the chosen people till the time of their final glory (comp. Zechariah 1:16 ). There is some difficulty in arranging the details of this vision, depending in great measure on the decision we arrive at with regard to the identification of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1

Measuring the Church. "Jerusalem" stands for the Church. The "man" ( Zechariah 2:1 ) seems the same person who is afterwards spoken of as "young," and who is implicitly rebuked for taking in hand a task beyond his powers. The passage suggests for consideration— I. MAN 'S IDEA OF THE CHURCH AS CAPABLE OF STRICT DEFINITION AND MEASUREMENT . There has always been a disposition to fix and limit the boundaries of the Church. 1 . Irrational. The visible Church... 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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 2:1

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 2:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 2:1-5

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