Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” New Living Translation Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.) English Standard Version For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. “These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range through the whole earth.” Berean Standard Bible For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.” New American Standard Bible For who has shown contempt for the day of small things? But these seven will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel—they are the eyes of the LORD roaming throughout the earth.” NASB 1995 “For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel— these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth.” NASB 1977 “For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel—these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth.” Legacy Standard Bible For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel—these are the eyes of Yahweh which roam to and fro throughout the earth.” Amplified Bible Who [with reason] despises the day of small things (beginnings)? For these seven [eyes] shall rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD which roam throughout the earth.” Christian Standard Bible For who despises the day of small things? These seven eyes of the LORD, which scan throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the ceremonial stone in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For who scorns the day of small things? These seven eyes of the LORD, which scan throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” American Standard Version For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For who has despised the small days, and they shall look and they shall see the Stone of discrimination in the hands of Zorobabel; these are the seven eyes of LORD JEHOVAH which gaze in all the Earth Brenton Septuagint Translation For who has despised the small days? surely they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet of tin in the hand of Zorobabel: these are the seven eyes that look upon all the earth. Contemporary English Version Those who have made fun of this day of small beginnings will celebrate when they see Zerubbabel holding this important stone. Those seven lamps represent my eyes--the eyes of the LORD--and they see everything on this earth. Douay-Rheims Bible For who hath despised little days? and they shall rejoice, and shall see the tin plummet in the hand of Zorobabel. These are the seven eyes of the Lord, that run to and fro through the whole earth. English Revised Version For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, even these seven, which are the eyes of the LORD; they run to and fro through the whole earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Who despised the day when little things began to happen? They will be delighted when they see the plumb line in Zerubbabel's hand. (These seven eyes of the LORD roam over all the earth.)" International Standard Version For who has despised the time of insignificant things? They will rejoice to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven lights represent the eyes of the LORD, which are looking throughout all of the earth." JPS Tanakh 1917 For who hath despised the day of small things? even they shall see with joy the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, even these seven, which are the eyes of the LORD, that run to and fro through the whole earth.' Literal Standard Version For who trampled on the day of small things, | They have rejoiced, | And seen the tin weight in the hand of Zerubbabel, | These seven [are] the eyes of YHWH, | They are going to and fro in all the land.” Majority Standard Bible For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” New American Bible For whoever has scorned such a day of small things will rejoice to see the capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel. “These seven are the eyes of the LORD that range over the whole earth.” NET Bible For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel's hand. (These are the eyes of the LORD, which constantly range across the whole earth.) New Revised Standard Version For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. “These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range through the whole earth.” New Heart English Bible Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the LORD, which run back and forth through the whole earth." Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are Yahweh’s eyes, which run back and forth through the whole earth.” Young's Literal Translation For who trampled on the day of small things, They have rejoiced, And seen the tin weight in the hand of Zerubbabel, These seven are the eyes of Jehovah, They are going to and fro in all the land.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees…9“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. 10For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” 11Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?”… Cross References Revelation 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Revelation 8:2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war." Nehemiah 4:2 before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?" Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. Ezekiel 1:14 The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning. Treasury of Scripture For who has 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. despised. Ezra 3:12,13 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: … Nehemiah 4:2-4 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned? … Job 8:7 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. for they, etc. Isaiah 66:11,14 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory… Luke 15:5-10,32 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing… and shall. Amos 7:7,8 Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand… plummet. Zechariah 3:9 For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. Revelation 8:2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. they are. Zechariah 1:10,11 And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth… 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Jump to Previous Despised Despises Earth Eyes Forth Fro Glad Hand Indeed Joy Line Measuring-Line Opinion Plumb Plummet Poor Range Rejoice Run Seven Small Throughout Weighted Whole Zerubbabel Zerub'babelJump to Next Despised Despises Earth Eyes Forth Fro Glad Hand Indeed Joy Line Measuring-Line Opinion Plumb Plummet Poor Range Rejoice Run Seven Small Throughout Weighted Whole Zerubbabel Zerub'babelZechariah 4 1. By the golden candlestick is foreshown the good success of Zerubbabel's foundation;11. by the two olive trees the two anointed ones. Verse 10. - For who hath despised the day of small things? The "small things" are the weak and poor beginning of the temple (Haggai 2:3); as the Targum glosses, "on account of the edifice, because it was small." Small as the present work was, it was a pledge of the full completion, and was therefore not to be despised. So the question is equivalent to, "Can any one, after these promises and prophecies, presume to be doubtful about the future?" For they shall rejoice, etc. The subject of the verbs is that which comes last in position, the seven eyes of Jehovah; and the verse is best translated thus: "For (i.e. seeing that) these seven eyes of Jehovah, which run through all the earth, behold with joy the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel." The work is not contemptible, since the Lord regards it with favour, watches, and directs it. The LXX. and Vulgate (followed nearly by the Authorized Version) make the despisers the subject of the verbs, and lamely dissociate the final clause entirely from the preceding. The version given above is in accordance with the Masoretic accentuation. The plummet; literally, the stone, the tin; τὸν λίθον τὸν κασσιτέρινον (Septuagint); lapidem stanneum, "the stone of tin" (Vulgate). Tin is not found in Palestine; it was imported by the Phoenicians in great abundance, and from them the Jews obtained it. The supply must have come from Spain or Britain. With those seven. The preposition is an interpolation of the Authorized Version. It should be, "even these seven," explaining who are "they" at the head of the clause. The eyes of the Lord. The "seven eyes" have been already mentioned (Zechariah 3:9, where see note). They are expressive of God's watchful providence and care. Which run to and fro. This clause further enforces the previous image (2 Chronicles 16:9; Proverbs 15:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has despised בַז֮ (ḇaz) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 937: Disrespect the day לְי֣וֹם (lə·yō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day of small things? קְטַנּוֹת֒ (qə·ṭan·nō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant But these אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those seven שִׁבְעָה־ (šiḇ·‘āh-) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number eyes עֵינֵ֣י (‘ê·nê) Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel which הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They scan מְשׁוֹטְטִ֖ים (mə·šō·wṭ·ṭîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7751: To push forth, to lash, to row, to travel the whole בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every earth, הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will rejoice וְשָׂמְח֗וּ (wə·śā·mə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome when they see וְרָא֞וּ (wə·rā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see the plumb line הָאֶ֧בֶן (hā·’e·ḇen) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone in Zerubbabel’s זְרֻבָּבֶ֖ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles hand.” בְּיַ֥ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Links Zechariah 4:10 NIVZechariah 4:10 NLT Zechariah 4:10 ESV Zechariah 4:10 NASB Zechariah 4:10 KJV Zechariah 4:10 BibleApps.com Zechariah 4:10 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 4:10 Chinese Bible Zechariah 4:10 French Bible Zechariah 4:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:10 Indeed who despises the day of small (Zech. Zec Zc) |
    |