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Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Zerubbabel is the one who laid the foundation of this Temple, and he will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has sent me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel Have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish <i>it.</i> Then you will know That the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish <i>it.</i> Then you will know that the LORD of armies has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish <i>it.</i> Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish <i>it</i>. Then you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know (recognize, understand fully) that the LORD of hosts has sent me [as His messenger] to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Zerubbabel’s hands have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zerubbabel&#8217s hands have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zerubbabel laid the foundation for the temple, and he will complete it. Then everyone will know that you were sent by me, the LORD All-Powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Zerubbabel's hands have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "Zerubbabel has laid the foundation of the Temple, and he will finish the building. When this happens, my people will know that it is I who sent you to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Zerubbabel's hands have laid the foundation of this Temple, and his hands will finish it, so that you will know that the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sent me to all of you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this temple, and his hands will complete it." Then you will know that the LORD who rules over all has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands shall also finish it; and you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands shall also finish it; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hands of Zerubbabel founded this house, "" And his hands finish it, "" And you have known that YHWH of Hosts "" Has sent Me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hands of Zerubbabel did found this house, And his hands do finish it, And thou hast known that Jehovah of Hosts Hath sent me unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel founded this house, and his hands shall complete it; and thou knewest that Jehovah of armies sent me to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The hands of Zorobabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands shall finish it: and you shall know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The hand of Zerubbabel has founded this house, and his hands will complete it. And you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands will finish it. Thus you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The hands of Zorobabel laid the foundation of this house, and his hands finish it, and you shall know that LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts has sent me to you<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The hands of Zorobabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands shall finish it: and thou shalt know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/4-9.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=554" 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/4.htm">The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">“The hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">of Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: yis·sə·ḏū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">have laid the foundation</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">of this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: wə·yā·ḏāw (Conj-w:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/1214.htm" title="1214: tə·ḇaṣ·ṣa‘·nāh (V-Piel-Imperf-3fp) -- To cut off, break off, gain by violence. A primitive root to break off, i.e. plunder; figuratively, to finish, or stop.">will complete it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yā·ḏa‘·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Then you will know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·lā·ḥa·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">has sent me</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”…<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="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a></span><br />Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Haggai 2:18-19</a></span><br />Consider carefully from this day forward—from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the day the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider carefully: / Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></span><br />David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9-11</a></span><br />For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a></span><br />So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a></span><br />who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">2 Chronicles 36:23</a></span><br />“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a></span><br />built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14-15</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10-11</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-5</a></span><br />As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.</p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8-13</a></b></br> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/5-16.htm">Ezra 5:16</a></b></br> Then came the same Sheshbazzar, <i>and</i> laid the foundation of the house of God which <i>is</i> in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and <i>yet</i> it is not finished.</p><p class="hdg">his hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12,13</a></b></br> And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name <i>is</i> The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14,15</a></b></br> And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished <i>it</i>, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></b></br> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.</p><p class="hdg">and.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/2-8.htm">Zechariah 2:8,9,11</a></b></br> For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/6-15.htm">Zechariah 6:15</a></b></br> And they <i>that are</i> far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And <i>this</i> shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-16.htm">Isaiah 48:16</a></b></br> Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there <i>am</i> I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Base</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/nahum/1-12.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Found</a> <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/haggai/2-17.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/6-15.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-11.htm">Base</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-14.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-11.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">By the golden candlestick is foreshown the good success of Zerubbabel's foundation;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/4-11.htm">by the two olive trees the two anointed ones.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house</b><br>Zerubbabel, a descendant of David and governor of Judah, played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Second Temple after the Babylonian exile. His leadership in laying the foundation signifies the restoration of worship and the re-establishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. This act fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/haggai/2-23.htm">Haggai 2:23</a>, where Zerubbabel is chosen as a signet ring, symbolizing God's authority and approval. The foundation laying is a physical manifestation of God's promise to restore His people and their place of worship.<p><b>and his hands will complete it</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the assurance of divine support in completing the temple. Despite opposition and delays, Zerubbabel is assured that the work he started will be finished. This completion is a testament to God's faithfulness and the perseverance of His people. It also prefigures the ultimate completion of God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the cornerstone in <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>, signifying the foundation and completion of the spiritual temple, the Church.<p><b>Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you</b><br>The completion of the temple serves as a sign of divine intervention and validation of the prophetic message. The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies, assuring the people of His protection and provision. This phrase connects to the broader theme of recognizing God's hand in historical events, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Isaiah 45:3</a>, where God reveals Himself through His actions. The successful completion of the temple under Zerubbabel's leadership confirms the authenticity of the prophetic mission and God's ongoing covenant relationship with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a></b><br>A governor of Judah, a descendant of David, and a leader in the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile. His role is significant as he is chosen by God to lead the restoration efforts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The house of God in Jerusalem, which Zerubbabel is tasked with rebuilding. It symbolizes God's presence among His people and the restoration of worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His power and authority in orchestrating the events described.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_zechariah.htm">The Prophet Zechariah</a></b><br>The author of the book, who delivers God's messages to the people of Judah, encouraging them in their efforts to rebuild the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile_and_return.htm">The Exile and Return</a></b><br>The historical context of the Jewish people returning from Babylonian exile, a period of renewal and rebuilding both physically and spiritually.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_completion.htm">God's Faithfulness in Completion</a></b><br>God promises that what He begins, He will bring to completion. Just as Zerubbabel was assured of finishing the temple, believers can trust God to complete His work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Leadership in God's Plan</a></b><br>Zerubbabel's leadership was crucial in the rebuilding process. God often uses leaders to guide His people, and it is important to support and pray for those in leadership positions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_perseverance.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Perseverance</a></b><br>Despite opposition, Zerubbabel persevered in obedience to God's command. Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith and duties, trusting in God's ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognizing God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" reminds us of God's supreme authority. In our lives, acknowledging His sovereignty brings peace and assurance amidst challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Significance of God's Presence</a></b><br>The temple represented God's dwelling among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors God's presence within us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_take_zech._4_9_literally_without_evidence.htm">Why should Zerubbabel’s promise in Zechariah 4:9 be taken literally, given the lack of archaeological evidence for a miraculous reconstruction of the temple? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_phoenix_mean_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Sheshbazzar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_the_altar_was_rebuilt.htm">(Ezra 3:3) Is there archaeological evidence that the altar was rebuilt on the exact original foundation, or might this claim be unverified tradition? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_sheshbazzar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Sheshbazzar in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Have laid the foundation.</span> Zerubbabel had commenced the rebuilding in the second year of the return, in the second month (<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8</a>); it had been hindered by the opposition of the neighbouring people (<a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Ezra 4:1-5, 24</a>), and was not resumed till the second year of Darius. <span class="cmt_word">Shall finish it.</span> The temple was finished in Darius's sixth year (<a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Ezra 6:15</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt know,</span> etc. The truth of the angel's mission would be proved by the event, viz. the successful issue (comp. ch. 2:9, 11; 6:15; <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Deuteronomy 18:22</a>). The completion of the material temple was a pledge of the establishment of the spiritual temple, the Church of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/4-9.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">“The hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zerubbabel</span><br /><span class="heb">זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(zə·rub·bā·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have laid the foundation</span><br /><span class="heb">יִסְּד֛וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yis·sə·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3248.htm">Strong's 3248: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foundation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּ֥יִת</span> <span class="translit">(hab·ba·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his hands</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָדָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will complete it.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבַצַּ֑עְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇaṣ·ṣa‘·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1214.htm">Strong's 1214: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, break off, gain by violence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then you will know</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָ֣דַעְתָּ֔</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has sent</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלָחַ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lā·ḥa·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me to you.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid (Zech. 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