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The Church as a Golden Lampstand
Commentators widely agree that the golden lampstand is a symbol of the Church. Its primary purpose is to hold forth the light of God's truth, grace, and revelation in a dark world. The lampstand's construction from pure gold signifies the immense value, purity, and divine origin of the Church in God's eyes.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
And I said, I have looked and behold a candlestick all of gold - The candlestick is the seven-branched candlestick of the tabernacl…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
This visionary candlestick differed in four points from the original of the Tabernacle and Solomon’s Temple—namely, in having “a bowl,” “pipes,” an…
John Calvin
On Zechariah 4:1–6
16th Century
Theologian
Another vision is narrated here—that a candlestick was shown to the Prophet, on which there were seven lights. He says that the candlestick was for…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
And said unto me, What do you see? That is, after he was awake, and had looked about him: And I said, I have …
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 4:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The prophet's spirit was willing to attend, but the flesh was weak. We should implore God that whenever He speaks to us, He would awaken us, and we…