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Then answered I, and said to him, What are these two olive-trees on the right side of the lampstand and on the left side of it?

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Ask, and Keep Asking

Commentators highlight Zechariah's persistence in asking about the vision's details. He wasn't content with a partial explanation. Scholars like Calvin see this as a model for believers: when we encounter difficult passages in Scripture, we shouldn't give up. Instead, we should imitate the prophet by diligently and humbly seeking deeper understanding from God, who often teaches us progressively.

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Zechariah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Zechariah 4:11

18th Century

Theologian

And I answered and said - The vision, as a whole, had been explained to him. The prophet asks about subordinate parts, which seemed perhaps …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Zechariah 4:11

19th Century

Bishop

Then answered I...—The prophet is not yet quite satisfied as to the meaning of the vision; he desires to know why there are two olive tree…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Zechariah 4:11–14

16th Century

Theologian

The same vision is again related, at least one similar to that which we have just explained; only a fuller explanation is given, for the Prophet sa…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Zechariah 4:11

17th Century

Pastor

Then answered I, and said to him To the angel that talked with him, (Zechariah 4:1Zechariah 4:4[R…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Zechariah 4:11–14

17th Century

Minister

Zechariah desires to know what the two olive trees are. Zerubbabel and Joshua, this prince and this priest, were endowed with the gifts and graces …