Zechariah 4:8
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

New Living Translation
Then another message came to me from the LORD:

English Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

King James Bible
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

New King James Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1977
Also the word of the LORD came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Also the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

Amplified Bible
Also the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:”

American Standard Version
Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD spoke to me again and said:

English Revised Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Good News Translation
Another message came to me from the LORD.

International Standard Version
Then this message from the LORD came to me again:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NET Bible
Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me as follows:

New Heart English Bible
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

World English Bible
Moreover Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah to me, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees
7What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’ ” 8Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9“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.…

Cross References
Haggai 2:4-5
But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts. / This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.”

Ezra 5:1-2
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / 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.

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Isaiah 44:28
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.’”

1 Chronicles 28:20
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.

Jeremiah 1:12
“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”

2 Chronicles 15:7
But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Philippians 1:6
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.

1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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.

Ephesians 2:20-22
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.

Hebrews 3:3-4
For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

Matthew 16:18
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.

Revelation 11:1-2
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. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.

1 Peter 2:4-5
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.


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1. By the golden candlestick is foreshown the good success of Zerubbabel's foundation;
11. by the two olive trees the two anointed ones.














Then
The word "Then" indicates a continuation or sequence in the narrative. In the context of Zechariah, this suggests a progression in the series of visions and messages that the prophet is receiving. It implies that what follows is directly connected to the preceding events, emphasizing the unfolding revelation from God. This continuity is crucial in understanding the prophetic timeline and the divine orchestration of events.

the word
In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which signifies not just a spoken word but a matter or thing. It carries the weight of authority and purpose. In the biblical context, "the word" of the LORD is not merely a message but an active force that accomplishes God's will. It is reminiscent of the creative power of God's word in Genesis, where God speaks creation into existence. This underscores the potency and reliability of divine communication.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God. It denotes His eternal, self-existent nature and covenantal relationship with His people. The use of "LORD" here emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the message. It reassures the audience of the trustworthiness and faithfulness of the One who speaks, grounding the prophecy in the character of God Himself.

came
The verb "came" suggests movement and initiative. It indicates that the word of the LORD actively approaches the prophet, highlighting the divine initiative in revelation. This movement from God to man is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God reaches out to humanity to reveal His will and purposes. It underscores the grace and intentionality of God in communicating with His people.

to me
The phrase "to me" personalizes the message, indicating that Zechariah is the recipient of this divine communication. It highlights the role of the prophet as a mediator between God and His people. This personal reception of God's word is a reminder of the intimate relationship between God and His chosen messengers, who are entrusted with conveying His truth to others.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the message that follows. It prepares the reader for the direct speech of God, emphasizing the importance and immediacy of what is to be communicated. This sets the stage for the divine instruction or revelation that Zechariah is about to receive, underscoring the authority and significance of the forthcoming words.

Verse 8. - The word of the Lord came unto me. The word came through the interpreting angel, as is clear from the expression in ver. 9, "The Lord hath sent me unto you." He explains more fully what had been already announced figuratively.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me:
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to


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