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Zechariah 2:3 Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel came out to meet him
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and another angel was coming out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And behold, the angel who had been speaking with me was going out, and another angel was going out to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And behold, the angel who was speaking with me was going out, and another angel was coming out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And behold, the angel who was speaking with me was going out, and another angel was coming out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And behold, the angel who was speaking with me was going out, and another angel was coming out to meet him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And behold, the angel who was speaking with me was going out, and another angel was coming out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The angel who had spoken to me came toward me, when another angel came up to him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me left. Another angel came out to meet him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then I saw the angel who had been speaking to me step forward, and another angel came to meet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Look! That angel who was talking to me left, and another angel came forward to meet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth, and another angel came forward to meet him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />At this point the angelic messenger who spoke to me went out, and another messenger came to meet him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, the angel who talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the angel who talked with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And behold, the messenger who is speaking with me is going out, and another messenger is going out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And lo, the messenger who is speaking with me is going out, and another messenger is going out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And behold, the messenger speaking with me went forth, and another messenger went forth to meet him:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And behold the angel that spoke in me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And behold, the angel, who had been speaking with me, departed, and another angel went out to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel who spoke with me advanced as another angel came out to meet him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the angel who talked with me came forward, and another angel came forward to meet him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And behold, the angel who was talking with me went forth, and another angel came to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Angel who spoke with me went out and another Angel came to meet him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And, behold, the angel that spoke with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And, behold, the angel that spoke with me stood <i>by</i>, and another angel went forth to meet him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/2-3.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=255" 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/2.htm">The Vision of the Measuring Line</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Then</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/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">and another</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·mal·’āḵ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">came out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to meet him</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it.…<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/21-15.htm">Revelation 21:15-17</a></span><br />The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls. / The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. / And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3-5</a></span><br />So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. / “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.” / And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21-23</a></span><br />while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. / He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. / At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Revelation 11:1</a></span><br />Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-3.htm">Ezekiel 47:3-5</a></span><br />As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. / Then he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through knee-deep water. Again he measured a thousand cubits and led me through waist-deep water. / Once again he measured off a thousand cubits, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough for swimming—a river that could not be crossed on foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/8-16.htm">Daniel 8:16</a></span><br />And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-16</a></span><br />and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/9-2.htm">Ezekiel 9:2-4</a></span><br />And I saw six men coming from the direction of the Upper Gate, which faces north, each with a weapon of slaughter in his hand. With them was another man clothed in linen who had a writing kit at his side. And they came in and stood beside the bronze altar. / Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. / “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.”<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/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1-3</a></span><br />Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. / He held in his hand a small scroll, which lay open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land. / Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-6.htm">Ezekiel 43:6</a></span><br />While the man was standing beside me, I heard someone speaking to me from inside the temple,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-5.htm">Daniel 12:5-7</a></span><br />Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank. / One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” / And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-9.htm">Revelation 21:9-11</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” / And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Ezekiel 40:10-11</a></span><br />There were three gate chambers on each side of the east gate, each with the same measurements, and the gateposts on either side also had the same measurements. / And he measured the width of the gateway entrance to be ten cubits, and its length was thirteen cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-16.htm">Daniel 7:16</a></span><br />I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,</p><p class="hdg">the angel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Zechariah 1:9,13,14,19</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/4-1.htm">Zechariah 4:1,5</a></b></br> And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/5-5.htm">Zechariah 5:5</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><p class="hdg">and another.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8,10,11</a></b></br> I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that <i>were</i> in the bottom; and behind him <i>were there</i> red horses, speckled, and white… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/amos/9-10.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/3-8.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">God, in the care of Jerusalem, sends to measure it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-6.htm">The redemption of Zion.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">The promise of God's presence.</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth</b><br>In the context of Zechariah's visions, angels often serve as messengers and interpreters of divine revelations. The angel speaking with Zechariah is likely the same one who has been guiding him through his visions, providing clarity and understanding. This reflects the biblical theme of God using angels to communicate His will to prophets, as seen in <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21-22</a> and <a href="/revelation/1.htm">Revelation 1:1</a>. The act of the angel going forth suggests a transition or a new phase in the vision, indicating that something significant is about to be revealed.<p><b>and another angel came forward to meet him</b><br>The introduction of another angel signifies the importance of the message being conveyed. In biblical narratives, multiple angels often appear to emphasize the gravity of a divine message or event, as seen in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a> with the visitation to Abraham. This meeting between angels suggests a coordination in delivering God's message, highlighting the organized and purposeful nature of divine communication. The presence of multiple angels can also symbolize the heavenly realm's active involvement in earthly matters, reinforcing the idea that God's plans are being orchestrated from above. This scene sets the stage for the unfolding of God's promises and protection for Jerusalem, as further elaborated in the subsequent verses.<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 recipient of visions and messages from God, intended to encourage the Jewish people rebuilding Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_first_angel.htm">The First Angel</a></b><br>This angel is the one initially speaking with Zechariah, serving as a divine messenger and guide throughout the visions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_second_angel.htm">The Second Angel</a></b><br>Another angel who comes to meet the first angel, indicating a continuation or expansion of the message being delivered to Zechariah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city central to the visions of Zechariah, representing God's chosen place for His people and the future site of His divine presence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>This event is part of a series of visions given to Zechariah, each carrying symbolic meaning and prophetic insight into God's plans for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a></b><br>Angels are active participants in God's communication with humanity, serving as messengers and facilitators of His divine will. This reminds us of the unseen spiritual realm that operates according to God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_ongoing_revelation.htm">God's Ongoing Revelation</a></b><br>Just as God revealed His plans to Zechariah, He continues to reveal His will to us through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. We should remain attentive and open to His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_jerusalem.htm">The Importance of Jerusalem</a></b><br>Jerusalem holds a significant place in biblical prophecy and history. It serves as a symbol of God's covenant with His people and His future plans for redemption and restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_rebuilding.htm">Encouragement in Times of Rebuilding</a></b><br>Zechariah's visions were meant to encourage the Israelites during a time of rebuilding. Similarly, we can find hope and motivation in God's promises during our own times of rebuilding and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_zechariah's_visions_symbolize.htm">What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zechariah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_zechariah_3_2's_rebuke_unique.htm">Why does Zechariah 3:2 present the angel of the Lord rebuking Satan in a manner that seems inconsistent with other Old Testament accounts of divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'jesus_died_once_for_all'_mean.htm">Who was Joshua the High Priest in biblical history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Went forth.</span> The interpreting angel leaves the prophet, and goes away to meet another angel who advances from the opposite side. Septuagint, <span class="greek">εἰστήκει</span>, "stood." <span class="cmt_word">Another angel went out;</span> <span class="accented">went forth</span>, the word being the same as before. This latter angel, sent by God with a revelation, is superior to the interpreter, as the latter receives the message from him to deliver to the prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/2-3.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">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the angel</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּלְאָ֛ךְ</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</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדֹּבֵ֥ר</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">with me went out,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹצֵ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and another</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">angel</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְאָ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·’āḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">came out</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹצֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to meet him</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרָאתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/2-3.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 2:3 Behold the angel who talked with me (Zech. 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