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An Unending Supply of Grace
Commentators explain that the two olive trees symbolize a direct and inexhaustible source of divine grace. They continuously supply oil to the lampstand, illustrating how God's Spirit provides everything His people need to shine as a light, independent of any human effort or resources.
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Zechariah
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 4:1–14
19th Century
Bishop
A SERIES OF SEVEN VISIONS.
Zechariah 1:7 to Zechariah 6:15. Between the commencement of Zechariah’s prophetic la…
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…
John Gill
On Zechariah 4:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the two olive trees by it
Which are explained in, (See Gill on Zechariah 4:14): one upon th…
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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…