Zechariah 4:13
Zechariah 4:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.”
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Read Full Chapter →The angel again asks whether the prophet understands, and again he answers no.
What Does Zechariah 4:13 Mean?
The angel repeats his earlier question, Knowest thou not? and the prophet again confesses, No, my lord. The echo of the earlier exchange builds anticipation, holding the answer back until the final verse.
Humility opens the door to the vision's climax. The prophet's readiness to admit he still does not see clears space for the revelation about to come. The reader learns that understanding is given to those who keep a lowly and listening heart, willing to receive rather than presume.
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What does Zechariah 4:13 mean?
The angel again asks whether the prophet understands, and again he answers no.