Zechariah 4:11
Zechariah 4:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof?”
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Read Full Chapter →The prophet returns to the two olive trees, asking what they signify.
What Does Zechariah 4:11 Mean?
With the central word delivered, the prophet circles back to the detail still unexplained: the two olive trees standing on either side of the lampstand. His renewed question shows a mind unsatisfied until the whole vision is understood.
Persistence in seeking God's meaning is commended here. The prophet does not let the unresolved image slip past, and his pressing brings the final answer near. Readers are encouraged to keep asking until the picture is whole, trusting that God rewards those who continue to seek.
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What does Zechariah 4:11 mean?
The prophet returns to the two olive trees, asking what they signify.