Translations
Modern
So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”
Traditional
Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?
Literal
And I answered and said to the angel speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”
Latin
Et respondi, et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me: Quid sunt hæc, domine mi?
Original
Hebrew
English
So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”
Notes
In Zechariah’s first and last visions, God sends horses to patrol the earth. These visions demonstrate God's control and care for all nations. This is an important part of Zechariah’s message of comfort and encouragement to the people of Judah after their exile in Babylon.
These eight visions helped the Judeans overcome their fears and trust in God's promises. The visions happened two months after Haggai's last two messages (Haggai 2:10–19, 20–23). They suggest that Haggai's prophecies were coming true.
Events
- Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC