1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep,
2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all [of] gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which [are] upon the top thereof:
3 And two olive trees by it, one upon the right [side] of the bowl, and the other upon the left [side] thereof.
4 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What [are] these, my lord?
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.
6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
7 Who [art] thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel [thou shalt become] a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone [thereof with] shoutings, [crying], Grace, grace unto it.
8 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.
10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel [with] those seven; they [are] the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
11 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.
Versículos relacionados com Zechariah, 4:
Chapter 4 of Zechariah presents a vision that the prophet had from a golden chandelier and two olive trees, symbolizing the continuous provision of God for the people and the anointing of the Holy Spirit over Governor Zerubbabel. Moreover, the chapter emphasizes the importance of depending on the strength of God and not our own, to fulfill His will. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Zechariah 4:
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you, do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse reminds us of the importance of trusting God and relying on His strength instead of ours.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." Like the chandelier in Zechariah 4 depended on the provision of olive oil, we must also depend on God to receive the necessary strength to fulfill His will.
Ephesians 6:10: "In the others, my brothers, strengthen you in the Lord and in the strength of your power." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking strength in God, especially in the midst of the spiritual battles we face.
2 Corinthians 12:9: "And he said to me, My grace is sufficient to you, for my power is perfect in weakness. Of goodwill, I will glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ dwells in me." This verse reminds us that our weakness can be an opportunity to experience the strength of God.
Romans 12:2: "And do not confine you with this world, but transform you for the renewal of your understanding, that you may experience what is good, pleasant, and perfect will of God." Just as the chandelier in Zechariah 4 has been called to fulfill a specific purpose, we are also called to fulfill God's will in our lives, and the transformation of our understanding is necessary for it.
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