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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I answered and said - The vision, as a whole, had been explained to him. The prophet asks about subordinate parts, which seemed perhaps …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then answered I, and said to him To the angel that talked with him, (Zechariah 4:1Zechariah 4:4[R…
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 …