Zechariah 4:13 asv — And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.

American Standard Version

"And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. "

— Zechariah 4:13, American Standard Version

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Zechariah 4 — Context

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For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

11

Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive-trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof?

12

And I answered the second time, and said unto him, What are these two olive-branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves?

13

And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.

14

Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.

Zechariah 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 4:13 say?
Zechariah 4:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. ”
Where is Zechariah 4:13 in the Bible?
Zechariah 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Zechariah 4:13 in?
Zechariah 4:13 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 4:13?
Zechariah 4:13 reads (ASV): “And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. ” 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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