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Zechariah 4:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Zechariah 4:10

Verse 10 of 14

Scripture focus

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

Zechariah 4:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zechariah 4:10

Theological / Devotional

Day of small things. That is, the meager progress thus far achieved.

They shall rejoice. That is, at the accomplishment of that which appeared impossible.

With those seven. The word “with” is supplied. The sentence may be translated, “These seven, they are the eyes of the Lord running to and fro in all the earth.” The reference is doubtless to the seven lamps (v. 2). They are here made a symbol of the omniscience and omnipresence of God. “He that keepeth Israel” neither slumbers nor sleeps (Ps. 121:4). From His great throne above He superintends the affairs on this earth and works out the purposes of His will. Nothing escapes His notice (see Ps. 139:1-12; see on Dan. 4:17).

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