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And I said, No, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he answered me and said, “Do you not know what these <i>are?</i>” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he answered me, saying, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he answered me, saying, &#8220Do you not know what these are?&#8221 And I said, &#8220No, my lord.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he answered me saying, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he spoke to me, saying, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he answered me, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he inquired of me, “Don’t you know what these are? ” “No, my lord,” I replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he inquired of me, &#8220Don&#8217t you know what these are?"&#8221 No, my lord,&#8221 I replied.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Don't you know?" he asked. "No sir, I don't," was my answer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He asked me, "Don't you know what these things mean?" "No, sir," I answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He asked me, "Don't you know?" "No, I don't, sir," I answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel replied, "You don't know what these are, do you?" I responded to him, "No, sir."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Do you not know what these are?? he inquired. ?No, my lord,? I replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He replied, "Don't you know what these are?" And I said, "No, sir."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He answered me, "Do you not know what these are?" I said, "No, my lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He answered me, “Don’t you know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he speaks to me, saying, “Have you not known what these [are]?” And I say, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he speaketh unto me, saying, 'Hast thou not known what these are?' And I say, 'No, my lord.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to me, saying, Knewest thou not what these are? And saying, No, my lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he spoke to me, saying: Knowest thou not what these are? And I said: No, my lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he spoke to me, saying, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I answered, “No, my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to me, Do you not know what these are? And I said, No, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to me: Do you not know what these are? And I said: “No, my Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he answered me and said: 'Knowest thou not what these are?' And I said: 'No, my lord.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to me, Knowest thou not what these are? and I said, No, <i>my</i> lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/4-13.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=596" 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">12</span>And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Do you not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</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.">these are?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he inquired.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“No,</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> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I replied.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside 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/11-3.htm">Revelation 11:3-4</a></span><br />And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” / These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a></span><br />I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a></span><br />Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a></span><br />Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?<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="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />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="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-11.htm">Jeremiah 1:11-12</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-1.htm">Ezekiel 37:1-14</a></span><br />The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones. / He led me all around among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, and indeed, they were very dry. / Then He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones come to life?” “O Lord GOD,” I replied, “only You know.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a></span><br />Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he answered me and said, Know you not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.</p><p class="hdg">Knowest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/4-5.htm">Zechariah 4:5</a></b></br> Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Hebrews 5:11,12</a></b></br> Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Speaketh</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/6-8.htm">Speaketh</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>“Do you not know what these are?”</b><br>This question is posed by the angel to Zechariah, highlighting the importance of understanding divine visions. In the context of <a href="/zechariah/4.htm">Zechariah 4</a>, the vision involves a golden lampstand and two olive trees, symbolizing God's provision and the anointing of His leaders. The question emphasizes the need for spiritual insight and discernment, which is a recurring theme in prophetic literature. This mirrors other instances in Scripture where God or His messengers ask questions to provoke thought and deeper understanding, such as in <a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a> when God asks Adam, "Where are you?" It underscores the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>.<p><b>he inquired.</b><br>The angel serves as a divine messenger, a common role in biblical narratives, tasked with delivering God's messages and clarifying His visions. Angels often appear in the Old Testament to guide, instruct, or deliver messages, as seen with Gabriel's appearance to Daniel (<a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21-22</a>). The inquiry here suggests a teaching moment, where the angel is guiding Zechariah to a deeper comprehension of God's plans. This interaction reflects the relational aspect of God's communication with His people, where He invites them into a dialogue to reveal His purposes.<p><b>“No, my lord,” I replied.</b><br>Zechariah's response indicates humility and a willingness to learn, acknowledging his lack of understanding. The term "my lord" is a respectful address, recognizing the authority of the angelic messenger. This humility is essential for receiving divine revelation, as seen in other biblical figures like Solomon, who asked for wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7-9</a>). Zechariah's admission of not knowing opens the door for further revelation, illustrating the principle that God reveals His mysteries to those who are humble and teachable. This interaction also highlights the prophetic role of Zechariah, who, like other prophets, serves as a conduit for God's messages to His people, requiring both revelation and interpretation.<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 during the rebuilding of the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a></b><br>A divine messenger who communicates God's visions to Zechariah, guiding him through the symbolic imagery and ensuring he understands the messages.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>This particular vision involves a golden lampstand and two olive trees, symbolizing God's provision and the anointing of His Spirit.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The context of Zechariah's visions is the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Zerubbabel is a key figure in the surrounding passages, representing leadership and the empowerment of God's Spirit to accomplish His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_symbols.htm">Understanding God's Symbols</a></b><br>Just as Zechariah needed guidance to understand the vision, we too should seek divine wisdom and guidance to comprehend God's messages in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The vision emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit's empowerment in accomplishing God's work, reminding us that spiritual endeavors require divine strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_encouragement_in_difficult_times.htm">God's Encouragement in Difficult Times</a></b><br>Zechariah's visions were meant to encourage the Israelites during a challenging period. Similarly, we can find hope and motivation in God's promises during our own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Zechariah's willingness to admit his lack of understanding and seek clarification is a model of humility and obedience, encouraging us to seek God's wisdom in our uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The connection between Zechariah's vision and other scriptures highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout history, encouraging us to trust in His sovereign purposes.<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/what_does_it_mean_to_truly_know_god.htm">What does it mean to truly know God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_question_sincerity_if_god_is_all-knowing.htm">If God is all-knowing, why would Zechariah 7:5-6 question whether the people were sincerely fasting for Him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_man_defined_by_his_thoughts.htm">Is your heart troubled by unnecessary worries?</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 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Knowest thou not?</span> (comp. ver. 5). The angel wishes to impress upon the prophet whence came the power of the theocracy and the Divine order manifested therein. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/4-13.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">“Do you not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲל֥וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֖עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - 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">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">these are?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</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">he inquired.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine 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">“No,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</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 /><br /><span class="word">I replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹמַ֖ר</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/4-13.htm">Zechariah 4:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/4-13.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:13 He answered me Don't you know what (Zech. 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