Zechariah 4:12 nasb — And I answered the second time and said to him, "What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes,…

NASB

"And I answered the second time and said to him, "What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?""

— Zechariah 4:12, NASB

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Zechariah 4 — Context

9

"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.

10

"For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel--these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth."

11

Then I said to him, "What are these two olive trees on the right of the lampstand and on its left?"

12

And I answered the second time and said to him, "What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?"

13

So he answered me, saying, "Do you not know what these are?" And I said, "No, my lord."

14

Then he said, "These are the two anointed ones who are standing by the Lord of the whole earth."

Zechariah 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 4:12 say?
Zechariah 4:12 in the NASB reads: “And I answered the second time and said to him, "What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?"”
Where is Zechariah 4:12 in the Bible?
Zechariah 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 4, verse 12.
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 4:12.
What translation should I read Zechariah 4:12 in?
Zechariah 4:12 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 4:12?
Zechariah 4:12 reads (NASB): “And I answered the second time and said to him, "What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?"” 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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