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The Divine Builder
Most commentators identify the “man with a measuring line” not as a human surveyor, but as a divine figure—the Angel of the Lord, or Christ Himself. Scholars like Barnes and Matthew Henry see him as the Master-Builder, personally and authoritatively laying out the plans for His future city. This reveals that God's restoration project is directly overseen by a divine agent.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
A man with a measuring line in his hand — This is probably the Angel of the Lord, of whom Ezekiel has a similar vision.
Jerome states:…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 2:1–5
19th Century
Bishop
This vision is a prophetic realisation of the fulfilment of the promise (Zechariah 1:16): A line shall be stretched forth upon Jeru…
John Calvin
On Zechariah 2:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
Another vision is now added for the same purpose; not because the former was difficult to understand, but because there was a need for confirmation…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked And saw a third vision; which, as Kimchi owns, refers to the times of the Messiah…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 2:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The Son of David, that is, the Man Christ Jesus, whom the prophet sees with a measuring line in His hand, is the Master-Builder of His church. God …