Zechariah 6:5 kjv — And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before…

King James Version

"And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth."

— Zechariah 6:5, King James Version

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Zechariah 6 — Context

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In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;

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And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.

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Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?

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And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

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The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.

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And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.

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Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.

Zechariah 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 6:5 say?
Zechariah 6:5 in the King James Version reads: “And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.”
Where is Zechariah 6:5 in the Bible?
Zechariah 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 6, verse 5.
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 6:5.
What translation should I read Zechariah 6:5 in?
Zechariah 6:5 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 6:5?
Zechariah 6:5 reads (KJV): “And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.” 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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