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In that day, says Yahweh of Hosts, will I take you, Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel,` says Yahweh, `and will make you as a signet, for I have chosen you,` says Yahweh of Hosts."
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Christ, the True Signet
Commentators unanimously agree that while this promise was given to Zerubbabel, its ultimate fulfillment is in Jesus Christ, his descendant. Zerubbabel was a 'type' of Christ, but Jesus is the true Signet on God's right hand, holding all power and authority. As Matthew Henry notes, in Christ, all of God's promises are 'yea and amen.'
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18th Century
Theologian
I will make you as a signet - God reverses to Zerubbabel the sentence on Jeconiah for his impiety. To Jeconiah He had said ([Refere…
19th Century
Bishop
Signet: On the figure of the signet-ring applied to one on whom confidence and affection are bestowed, see[Reference Song of Solom…
Preacher
In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and I will make thee as…
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16th Century
The Prophet now proceeds still further, for there is here a truly gracious and spiritual promise, by which God affirms that He will care for His pe…
17th Century
Pastor
In that day, says the Lord of hosts When all these kingdoms, and their thrones and strength, are destroyed; which sh…
Minister
The Lord will preserve Zerubbabel and the people of Judah among their enemies. This also foretells the establishment and continuance of the kingdom…
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