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The Virtue of "I Don't Know"
Commentators highlight Zechariah's honest response, "No, my lord." This serves as a model for believers. It is not a sign of failure, but of humility. Admitting our lack of understanding and turning to God for wisdom is the proper posture for receiving divine revelation, as we must be willing to be taught like little children.
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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 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
Then the angel that talked with me answered and said to
me
Either to upbraid him with …
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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…