Zechariah 2

The Vision of the Measuring Line

1 I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand. Parallel theme: Zechariah 1:16, 1:18, Ezekiel 40:3, 40:5, 47:4, Revelation 11:1, 21:15 +2

2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof. Parallel theme: Zechariah 5:10, Jeremiah 31:39, Ezekiel 45:6, Revelation 11:1

3 And, behold, the angelAngel: מַלְאָךְ (Mal'akh). The Hebrew mal'akh (מַלְאָךְ) means angel or messenger—a heavenly being sent by God. Angels serve as God's messengers, worship Him, and minister to believers (Hebrews 1:14). that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him, Parallel theme: Zechariah 1:19

4 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: References Jerusalem: Zechariah 1:17, 12:6, Isaiah 44:26. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:20, Jeremiah 31:27, 33:22, Ezekiel 38:11, Micah 7:11 +3

5 For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). in the midst of her. Glory: Psalms 3:3, Isaiah 4:5, 33:21, Luke 2:32, Revelation 21:23. Parallel theme: Zechariah 9:8, Psalms 48:3, 48:12, Isaiah 12:6 +4

The Call to Flee Babylon

6 Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD. References Lord: Deuteronomy 28:64, Isaiah 48:20, Ezekiel 11:16, 17:21. Parallel theme: Genesis 19:17, Revelation 18:4

7 Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon. References Babylon: Isaiah 48:20, Jeremiah 51:6. Parallel theme: Genesis 19:17, Isaiah 52:11, Acts 2:40, Revelation 18:4

8 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. References Lord: Amos 1:9, 1:11, 1:13. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:10, Psalms 17:8, Matthew 25:40, John 14:26, 17:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 John 4:14 +5

9 For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me. References Lord: Zechariah 4:9, 6:15, Isaiah 11:15, 14:2, 19:16, Ezekiel 39:10

10 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. References Lord: Zechariah 8:3, Isaiah 66:14. Sin: Zephaniah 3:17. Parallel theme: Zechariah 9:9, Leviticus 26:12, Isaiah 12:6, Ezekiel 37:27, Matthew 28:20, John 1:14, Revelation 21:3 +5

11 And many nations shall be joined to the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee. References Lord: Isaiah 45:14, Revelation 11:15. Parallel theme: Luke 2:32, Acts 28:28

12 And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. land, and shall choose Jerusalem again. References Lord: Zechariah 1:17, Deuteronomy 32:9, Psalms 33:12, Jeremiah 10:16

13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. Resurrection: Zephaniah 3:8. References Lord: Psalms 78:65, Isaiah 51:9, Zephaniah 1:7. Holy: Deuteronomy 26:15, Psalms 11:4, 68:5, Habakkuk 2:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:10, Romans 9:20 +5