Matthew Poole Commentary - Zechariah 2:1 - 2:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Zechariah 2:1 - 2:1


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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,

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,