Zechariah 6:5

And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Zechariah 6:5

BSB

And the angel told me, "These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth from their station before the Lord of all the earth.

AKJV

And the angel answered and said to me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the LORD of all the earth.

CPDV

And the angel answered and said to me, "These are the four winds of heaven, which go forth to stand in the presence of the Sovereign of all the earth."

ERV

And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four winds of heaven, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

NHEB

The angel answered me, "These are the four winds of the sky, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

SMT

And the messenger will answer and say to me, These the four spirits of the heavens going forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Zechariah 6:5

AndtheangelH4397Noun Masculine answeredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbuntomeThesearethefourH702 spiritsH7307Noun FeminineoftheheavensH8064Noun MasculinewhichgoforthH3318VerbfromstandingH3320VerbbeforetheLordH113Noun MasculineofalltheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Zechariah 6:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Zechariah 6:5

Summary

Four chariots represent heavenly spirits fulfilling divine purpose

Event

Interpreting chariot symbolism

Estimated Time Period

c. 520 BC