Zechariah 6:5 nasb — The angel replied to me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after standing before the Lord of all the e…

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"The angel replied to me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after standing before the Lord of all the earth,"

— Zechariah 6:5, NASB

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Zechariah 6 — Context

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With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses,

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with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot strong dappled horses.

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Then I spoke and said to the angel who was speaking with me, "What are these, my lord?"

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The angel replied to me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after standing before the Lord of all the earth,

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with one of which the black horses are going forth to the north country; and the white ones go forth after them, while the dappled ones go forth to the south country.

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"When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth." And He said, "Go, patrol the earth." So they patrolled the earth.

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Then He cried out to me and spoke to me saying, "See, those who are going to the land of the north have appeased My wrath in the land of the north."

Zechariah 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 6:5 say?
Zechariah 6:5 in the NASB reads: “The angel replied to me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after 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 (NASB): “The angel replied to me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after 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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