1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- that talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with me came again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and waked H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- me, as a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that is wakened H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- out of his sleep H8142 (שֵׁנָה) — sleep
2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have seen, and, behold, a candlestick all of gold, with its bowl upon the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are upon the top thereof;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, What seest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou? And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and behold a lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- with a bowl H1531 (גֹּל) — a cup for oil (as round)
- upon the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of it, and his seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- thereon, and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- pipes H4166 (מוּצָקָה) — properly, something poured out, i.e. a casting (of metal); by implication, a tube (as cast)
- to the seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
3 and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- olive trees H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- by it, one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- upon the right H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- of the bowl H1543 (גֻּלָּה) — a fountain, bowl or globe (all as round)
- and the other H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- upon the left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
4 And I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So I answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- that talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- these, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- that talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with me answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou not what these be? And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- No, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- unto Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Not by might H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- nor by power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- but by my spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain; and he shall bring forth the top stone with shoutings of Grace, grace, unto it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thou, O great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- a plain H4334 (מִישׁוֹר) — a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively…
- and he shall bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the headstone H7222 (רֹאשָׁה) — the head
- the headstone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- shoutings H8663 (תְּשֻׁאָה) — a crashing or loud clamor
- Grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
8 Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- have laid the foundation H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- of this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- his hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- shall also finish H1214 (בָּצַע) — to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop
- it; and thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For who hath despised H936 (בּוּז) — to disrespect
- the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of small things H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- for they shall rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- and shall see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the plummet H913 (בְּדִיל) — alloy (because removed by smelting); by analogy, tin
- the plummet H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- in the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- those seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which run to and fro H7751 (שׁוּט) — properly, to push forth; (but used only figuratively) to lash, i.e. (the sea with oars) to row; by implication, to travel
- through the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
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?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- I, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- these two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- olive trees H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- upon the right H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- of the lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- and upon the left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
12 And I answered the second time, and said unto him, What are these two olive-branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- again H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- olive H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- branches H7641 (שִׁבֹּל) — a stream (as flowing); also an ear of grain (as growing out); by analogy, a branch
- which through H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- pipes H6804 (צַנְתָּרָה) — a tube
- empty H7324 (רוּק) — to pour out (literally or figuratively), i.e. empty
- the golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
13 And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- me and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- No, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
14 Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- anointed H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- ones H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by the Lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- of the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)