Zechariah 4:4 web — I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?"

World English Bible

"I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?""

— Zechariah 4:4, World English Bible

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Zechariah 4 — Context

1

The angel who talked with me came again, and wakened me, as a man who is wakened out of his sleep.

2

He said to me, "What do you see?" I said, "I have seen, and behold, a lampstand all of gold, with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are on the top of it;

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and two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl, and the other on the left side of it."

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I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?"

5

Then the angel who talked with me answered me, "Don't you know what these are?" I said, "No, my lord."

6

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, "This is the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of Armies.

7

Who are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you are a plain; and he will bring out the capstone with shouts of 'Grace, grace, to it!'"

Zechariah 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 4:4 say?
Zechariah 4:4 in the World English Bible reads: “I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?"”
Where is Zechariah 4:4 in the Bible?
Zechariah 4:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 4, 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 4:4.
What translation should I read Zechariah 4:4 in?
Zechariah 4:4 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 4:4?
Zechariah 4:4 reads (WEB): “I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, 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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