The vision of an angel sent to measure Jerusalem, and its flourishing state under God’s protection foretold, Zec_2:1-5. The people warned to quit Babylon before its fall, Zec_2:6-9. The promise of God’s presence, Zec_2:10-13.
I, Zechariah,
lifted up mine eyes again: this is the third emblem or vision he had seen. Looked very diligently and intently.
A man; one in form of a man; some say it was Christ, others say a type of Nehemiah; it was an emblem of some master-builder to be sure, and it is probable the prophet took him for no more than a man.
With a measuring line in his hand; he appeared ready and prepared to lay out the platform of Jerusalem for extent, form, and beauty,
ZECHARIAH CHAPTER 2
The vision of an angel sent to measure Jerusalem, and its flourishing state under God’s protection foretold, Zec_2:1-5. The people warned to quit Babylon before its fall, Zec_2:6-9. The promise of God’s presence, Zec_2:10-13.
I, Zechariah,
lifted up mine eyes again: this is the third emblem or vision he had seen. Looked very diligently and intently.
A man; one in form of a man; some say it was Christ, others say a type of Nehemiah; it was an emblem of some master-builder to be sure, and it is probable the prophet took him for no more than a man.
With a measuring line in his hand; he appeared ready and prepared to lay out the platform of Jerusalem for extent, form, and beauty,