Zechariah 2:1 bbe — And lifting up my eyes, I saw a man with a measuring-line in his hand.

Zechariah 2:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And lifting up my eyes, I saw a man with a measuring-line in his hand.”

Zechariah 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 2, verse 1.

Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.

Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.

Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 2:1.

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Zechariah 2:1 reads (BBE): “And lifting up my eyes, I saw a man with a measuring-line in his hand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.