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God Finishes What He Starts
The verse is a direct promise that Zerubbabel, who started rebuilding the temple, would also complete it. Commentators see this as a powerful principle: God uses human instruments to accomplish His plans and is faithful to bring His projects to completion. This fulfillment would serve as proof that God's word was true.
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Zechariah
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
Thou ... unto you. —Such a change in number is common in Hebrew, especially when addressing a nation, which at one time is looked …
John Gill
On Zechariah 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this
house
The temple at Jerusale…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 4:8–10
17th Century
Minister
The exact fulfillment of Scripture prophecies is a convincing proof of their divine origin. Though the instruments are weak and unlikely, yet God o…