Zechariah 2:5
Re-evaluation Translation:
2:5 And communicated, Hasten, speak to those shaken up by this, assuring them, Jerusalem will soon openly receive a vast multitude of men and cattle:
Bible, KJV Translation:
2:5 And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:
Yehuveh’s Fourth Sign in the Heavens: Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-13 (20 November 2008):
Significant Words and Comments:
Significant Words: 2:5 (20 November 2008): Saith [H5002] is discussed in notes on Zechariah 1:3.
Yehuveh [H3068] is discussed in notes on Zechariah 1:1.
Wall is from chowmah [H2346], meaning “a wall of protection,” and is used only here in Zechariah.
Fire is from 'esh [H0784], meaning “fire,” symbol of intense conviction regarding Yehuveh’s word. Study the notes on fire by Daniel 11:33, Revelation 8:5-6, and Enoch 14:12-13. 'Esh is used only seven times in Zechariah [2:5; 3:2; 9:4; 11:1; 12:6 (twice); 13:9].
Round about, from cabiyb [H5439], meaning “a circle, neighbor, or environs; around,” is used five times in Zechariah [2:5; 7:7; 12:2, 6; 14:14].
Glory is from kabowd [H3519], properly meaning “weight; splendor, copiousness.” Study the notes on Daniel 11:39 regarding glory. Kabowd is used only twice in Zechariah [2:5, 8].
Midst [H8432] is discussed in notes on Zechariah 2:4.
Gael Bataman
Originally Written: 20 November 2008
Latest Update: 20 November 2008
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