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God's Vision vs. Our Reality
Commentators like John Calvin explain that this vision was given to encourage the returned exiles. Their rebuilt Jerusalem seemed small and insignificant, but the angel's measurement pointed to a future city so vast it couldn't be contained by walls. This teaches us to trust God's grand promises for His Church, even when our present circumstances seem discouraging.
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Zechariah
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 2:2
19th Century
Bishop
What is ...—Since there is no verb “is” or “will be” expressed in the original, it has been disputed whether the reference is to t…
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…
John Gill
On Zechariah 2:2
17th Century
Pastor
Then said I, Where are you going?
&c.] As it showed great freedom and boldness in the prophet to put such a question…
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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 …