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Zechariah 2:1-13
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Matthew Henry on Zechariah 2:1-5Zechariah 2:1-5 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe Son of David, even the Man Christ Jesus, whom the prophet sees with a measuring line in his hand, is the Master-Builder of his church. God notices the extent of his church, and will take care that whatever number of…The Vision of the Measuring Line. (b. c. 520.)Zechariah 2:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE VISION OF THE MEASURING LINE. (B. C. 520.) This prophet was ordered, in God's name, to assure the people (Zechariah 1:16) that a line should be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. Now here we have that promise illustrat…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-13Zechariah 2:1-13 · The Pulpit Commentary§ 5. The third vision: the man with the measuring line.The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1Zechariah 2:1 · The Pulpit Commentary(Hebrews 2:5.) I lifted up mine eyes again (comp. Zechariah 5:1; Zechariah 6:1; Daniel 8:3). This third vision makes a further revelation of God's mercy to Israel. Consequent on the destruction of enemies shall be the g…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-5Zechariah 2:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryA vision of safety. "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand," etc. We have here another case of repetition and expansion. In the end of Zechariah 1:16 we had a brief…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-25Zechariah 2:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryMeasuring the Church. "Jerusalem" stands for the Church. The "man" (Zechariah 2:1) seems the same person who is afterwards spoken of as "young," and who is implicitly rebuked for taking in hand a task beyond his powers.…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Zechariah 2:1-5The Son of David, even the Man Christ Jesus, whom the prophet sees with a measuring line in his hand, is the Master-Builder of his church. God notices the extent of his church, and will take care that whatever number of…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Vision of the Measuring Line. (b. c. 520.)THE VISION OF THE MEASURING LINE. (B. C. 520.) This prophet was ordered, in God's name, to assure the people (Zechariah 1:16) that a line should be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. Now here we have that promise illustrat…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-5A vision of safety. "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand," etc. We have here another case of repetition and expansion. In the end of Zechariah 1:16 we had a brief…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-5Third vision: an interesting future for the world. "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and, behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusal…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-13§ 5. The third vision: the man with the measuring line.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1(Hebrews 2:5.) I lifted up mine eyes again (comp. Zechariah 5:1; Zechariah 6:1; Daniel 8:3). This third vision makes a further revelation of God's mercy to Israel. Consequent on the destruction of enemies shall be the g…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:1-25Measuring the Church. "Jerusalem" stands for the Church. The "man" (Zechariah 2:1) seems the same person who is afterwards spoken of as "young," and who is implicitly rebuked for taking in hand a task beyond his powers.…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 2:2What is the breadth thereof. The man measures to see what shall be the dimensions of the restored city, for from Zechariah 2:12 it is apparent that the building is not yet completed, nor are we to think that the rebuild…Joseph S. Exell and contributors