Berean Standard Bible
Zechariah 4:10
10For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes1 of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line2 in the hand of Zerubbabel.”
Zechariah 4:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
- New International Version (NIV)“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?”
- English Standard Version (ESV)For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. "These seven are the eyes of the Lord, which range through the whole earth."
- New King James Version (NKJV)For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”
Context of Zechariah 4:10
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. 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.” 11Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” 12And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?”
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כִּ֣י מִ֣י בַז֮ לְי֣וֹם קְטַנּוֹת֒ וְשָׂמְח֗וּ וְרָא֞וּ אֶת־הָאֶ֧בֶן הַבְּדִ֛יל בְּיַ֥ד זְרֻבָּבֶ֖ל שִׁבְעָה־אֵ֑לֶּה עֵינֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה הֵ֥מָּה מְשׁוֹטְטִ֖ים בְּכָל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
- Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
- whoמִיmîy · who?H4310
- has despisedבּוּזbûz · to despiseH936
- the dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
- of small thingsקָטָןqâţân qâţôn · smallH6996
- But theseאֵ֫לֶּה'êlleh · theseH428
- sevenשֶׁ֫בַעsheba‛ shib‛âh · sevenH7651
- eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
- of the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- whichהֵ֫מָּהhêm hêmmâh · they(masc.)H1992
- scanשׁוּטshûţ · to roveH7751
- the wholeכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
- earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
- will rejoiceשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
- when they seeרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: seeH7200
- ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
- the plumb lineאֶ֫בֶן'eben · stoneH68
- the plumb lineבְּדִילbedîyl · tinH913
- in the handיָדyâd · handH3027
- of Zerubbabelזְרֻבָּבֶ֫לzerûbbâbel · ZerubbabelH2216
Cross-references for Zechariah 4:10
- Ezra 3:12But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully.
- Nehemiah 4:2before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?”
- Job 8:7Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.
- Proverbs 4:18The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.
- Daniel 2:34As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.
- Hosea 6:3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
- Haggai 2:3‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not appear to you like nothing in comparison?’
- Matthew 13:31He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.
- 1 Corinthians 1:28He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,
- Isaiah 66:11so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance.
- Luke 15:5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
- Amos 7:7This is what He showed me: Behold, the Lord was standing by a wall true to plumb, with a plumb line in His hand.
- Zechariah 3:9See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.
- Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets.
- Zechariah 1:10Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.”
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
Commentaries on Zechariah 4:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Who hath despised the day of small things? - The poverty, weakness, and unbefriended state of the Jews. It was said, "What do these feeble Jews?" "Will they build," etc.? No. But God will build by them, and perfect his building too. And shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel - He is master builder under God, the grand architect. Those seven - are the eyes of the Lord - Either referring to his particular and especial providence; or to those…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10The simplest rendering is marked by the accents. “For who hath despised the day of small things? and (that is, seeing that there have rejoiced and seen the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, these seven, the Eyes of the Lord, they are running to and fro in all the earth,” 1:e., since God hath with joy and good-pleasure beheld the progress of the work of Zerubbabel, who can despise the day of small things? The day of small things was not only that of the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-10Verses 8-10 The exact fulfilment of Scripture prophecies is a convincing proof of their Divine original. Though the instruments be weak and unlikely, yet God often chooses such, to bring about great things by them. Let not the dawning light be despised; it will shine more and more to the perfect day. Those who despaired of finishing the work, shall rejoice when they see Zerubbabel giving directions what to do, and taking care that the work be done. It is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10A plumb line is a cord with a tin or lead weight at one end. It helps ensure a wall is vertical in construction. these seven eyes: Seven represents completeness or perfection. God observes everything on earth and controls the destinies of people and nations.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. who ... despised ... small things--He reproves their ungrateful unbelief, which they felt because of the humble beginning, compared with the greatness of the undertaking; and encourages them with the assurance that their progress in the work, though small, was an earnest of great and final success, because Jehovah's eye is upon Zerubbabel and the work, to support Him with His favor. Contrast, "great is the day of Jezreel" (Ho 1:11) with "the day of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Zechariah 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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