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For who has 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 Yahweh, which run back and forth through the whole earth.
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Don't Despise Small Things
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse is a powerful encouragement not to be disheartened by humble beginnings. Whether it was the rebuilding of the temple, which seemed insignificant, or the start of a new believer's faith, God specializes in using what the world deems small and weak to accomplish His glorious purposes. As John Calvin notes, this method tests our faith and ultimately magnifies God's power.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The simplest rendering is marked by the accents. “For who has despised the day of small things? And (that is, seeing that there have rejoiced a…
19th Century
Anglican
For who has ... small things? —That is, surely no one, who intended to do great things, eve…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the angel rebukes the sloth and fear of the people, for most of them were very faint-hearted. He also blames the Jews because they judged God’…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For who has despised the day of small things ? &c.] This literally refers to the building of the second temple, whic…
The exact fulfillment of Scripture prophecies is a convincing proof of their divine origin. Though the instruments are weak and unlikely, yet God o…