Zechariah 2:4 net — and said to him,“Hurry, speak to this young man as follows:‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of th…

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"and said to him,“Hurry, speak to this young man as follows:‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there."

— Zechariah 2:4, NET Bible

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Zechariah 2 — Context

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Vision Three: The Surveyor(2:5) I looked again, and there was a man with a measuring line in his hand.

2

I asked,“Where are you going?” He replied,“To measure Jerusalem in order to determine its width and its length.”

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At this point the angelic messenger who spoke to me went out, and another messenger came to meet him

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and said to him,“Hurry, speak to this young man as follows:‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there.

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But I(the LORD says) will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.’”

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“You there! Flee from the northland!” says the LORD,“for like the four winds of heaven I have scattered you,” says the LORD.

7

“Escape, Zion, you who live among the Babylonians!”

Zechariah 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 2:4 say?
Zechariah 2:4 in the NET Bible reads: “and said to him,“Hurry, speak to this young man as follows:‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there.”
Where is Zechariah 2:4 in the Bible?
Zechariah 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 2, verse 4.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
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.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 2:4.
What translation should I read Zechariah 2:4 in?
Zechariah 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 2:4?
Zechariah 2:4 reads (NET): “and said to him,“Hurry, speak to this young man as follows:‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there.” 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.
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