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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zechariah/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I asked the angel who was speaking to me, &#8220What are these, my lord?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“And what are these, my lord?” I asked the angel who was talking with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I answered and said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What <i>are</i> these, my lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then I answered and said to the angel who talked with me, “What <i>are</i> these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I responded and said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then I spoke and said to the angel who was speaking with me, &#8220What are these, my lord?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then I spoke and said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then I answered and said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then I said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, &#8220What are these, my lord?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Sir," I asked the angel. "What do these stand for?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I asked the angel who was speaking with me, "What do these horses mean, sir?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then I asked the angel, "Sir, what do these chariots mean?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In response, I asked the angel who had been talking with me, "Sir, what are these?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, ?What are these, my lord??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then I asked the angelic messenger who was speaking with me, "What are these, sir?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then I asked the angel who talked with me, "What are these, my lord?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then I answered and said to the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I answer and say to the messenger who is speaking with me, “What [are] these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I answer and say unto the messenger who is speaking with me, 'What are these, my lord?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall answer and say to the messenger speaking with me, What are these, my lord?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I answered, and said to the an- gel that spoke in me: What are these, my lord? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I responded and said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I asked the angel who spoke with me, “What are these, my lord?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then I answered and said to the angel who talked with me, What are these, my lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I answered and I said to the Angel who spoke with me: ”What are these, my Lord?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then I answered and said unto the angel that spoke with me: 'What are these, my lord?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I answered and said to the angel that talked with me, What are these, my Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/6-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=749" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">The Vision of the Four Chariots</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: wā·’a·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To answer, respond."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So I inquired</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ham·mal·’āḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: had·dō·ḇêr (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">who was speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">with me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">are these,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord?”</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>And the angel told me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth from their station before the Lord of all the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1-8</a></span><br />Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. / And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Ezekiel 1:4-28</a></span><br />I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-2.htm">Daniel 7:2-3</a></span><br />Daniel declared: “In my vision in the night I looked, and suddenly the four winds of heaven were churning up the great sea. / Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8-11</a></span><br />I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. / “What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.” / Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-11.htm">Jeremiah 1:11-14</a></span><br />And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” “I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied. / “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” / Again the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see?” “I see a boiling pot,” I replied, “and it is tilting toward us from the north.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Ezekiel 10:9-14</a></span><br />Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. / As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. / When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a></span><br />I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-1.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-4</a></span><br />Then the man brought me back to the gate that faces east, / and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. / The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6-8</a></span><br />Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Jeremiah 25:32-33</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.” / Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then I answered and said to the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?</p><p class="hdg">unto.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Zechariah 1:9,19-21</a></b></br> Then said I, O my lord, what <i>are</i> these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these <i>be</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/5-5.htm">Zechariah 5:5,6,10</a></b></br> Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what <i>is</i> this that goeth forth… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/6-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-5.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-3.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-4.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-1.htm">The vision of the four chariots.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-9.htm">By the crowns of Joshua are shown the temple and kingdom of Christ the Branch.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me</b><br>Zechariah's interaction with the angel is a common motif in prophetic literature, where divine messages are often delivered through angelic intermediaries. This reflects the belief in a structured heavenly hierarchy and the role of angels as messengers of God. The angelic presence signifies the importance of the vision and its divine origin. In the context of Zechariah, angels frequently appear to provide guidance and interpretation, as seen in other visions throughout the book (e.g., <a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Zechariah 1:9, 1</a>:19). This interaction underscores the prophet's role as a mediator between God and His people, seeking understanding of divine revelations.<p><b>“What are these, my lord?”</b><br>Zechariah's question indicates his desire for clarity and understanding of the vision he is witnessing. The term "my lord" is a respectful address, acknowledging the angel's authority and the gravity of the message. This inquiry reflects a common theme in prophetic literature where the prophet seeks to comprehend the often enigmatic and symbolic visions presented to them. The question also highlights the human need for divine interpretation, as seen in other biblical instances such as Daniel's visions (<a href="/daniel/7-16.htm">Daniel 7:16</a>) and John's visions in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13-14</a>). This phrase emphasizes the importance of seeking divine wisdom and understanding in interpreting spiritual truths.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet of the post-exilic period, Zechariah is the author of the book and the one receiving the visions. His role is to convey God's messages to the Israelites who have returned from Babylonian exile.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a></b><br>A divine messenger who communicates God's revelations to Zechariah. The angel serves as an interpreter of the visions that Zechariah receives.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>This is part of a series of visions given to Zechariah. In this particular vision, Zechariah sees four chariots, which he inquires about in this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_chariots.htm">The Chariots</a></b><br>Though not described in this specific verse, the chariots are part of the vision that Zechariah is trying to understand. They symbolize God's sovereign control and judgment over the earth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a></b><br>Referred to indirectly as "my lord" by Zechariah, indicating respect and acknowledgment of divine authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_understanding.htm">Seeking Understanding</a></b><br>Zechariah's inquiry shows the importance of seeking understanding from God. We should not hesitate to ask God for clarity in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_communication.htm">Divine Communication</a></b><br>God often uses intermediaries, like angels, to communicate His will. We should be attentive to the various ways God might speak to us today, including through Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respectful_inquiry.htm">Respectful Inquiry</a></b><br>Zechariah addresses the angel with respect, teaching us to approach God and His messengers with reverence and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The vision of the chariots underscores God's control over the world. We can trust in His ultimate authority and plan, even when we do not fully understand it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets.htm">Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Zechariah's role as a prophet reminds us of the importance of those who faithfully convey God's messages. We should value and heed the teachings of those who are called to speak God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_god_in_the_bible.htm">Who are the sons of God in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_house_of_prayer.htm">What is the Divine Council concept?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_zechariah's_prophecies.htm">What are the key themes in Zechariah's prophecies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_polygamy.htm">What are the Courts of Heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/6-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So I inquired</span><br /><span class="heb">וָֽאֹמַ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the angel</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּלְאָ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mal·’āḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who was speaking with me,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדֹּבֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(had·dō·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“What</span><br /><span class="heb">מָה־</span> <span class="translit">(māh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are these,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my lord?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/6-4.htm">Zechariah 6:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/6-4.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 6:4 Then I asked the angel who talked (Zech. 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