Then I raised my eyes and looked, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. (Zechariah 2:1)
The “Man with” the “measuring line” is the third vision. Jerusalem's restoration and rebuilding are symbolised. The surveyor might very well be the Lord's Angel (1:11; 6:12; Ezekiel 40:2-3), who is mapping down the future proportions of the city.
So I said, “Where are you going?” And he said to me, “To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its width and what is its length.” (Zechariah 2:2)
“Where are you going?” The prophet’s question to the man with the measuring reed demonstrated great boldness.
For I,’ says the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ ” (Zechariah 2:5)
Though without walls, Jerusalem will dwell securely because of divine protection. This statement is reminiscent of the pillar of fire at the Exodus (Exodus 13:21)
“And will be the glory in the midst of her”: Rather than just protection, the glory represents the Messiah’s blessing and personal presence in His earthly kingdom (Isaiah 4:2-6)
This wall of fire will keep all enemies of Jerusalem at bay, just as the Egyptians were kept at bay by the wall of fire. The "glory in the midst of her" refers to God's manifest presence.
"Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest [with] the daughter of Babylon." (Zechariah 2:7)
There is a spiritual truth hidden here. Spiritual Babylon, represents the wicked world. And, Zion spiritually represents the church. This is saying, "Separate yourselves from the wicked world," you believers.
And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. (Revelation 18:4)
For thus says the LORD of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. (Zechariah 2:8)
Harming God's chosen people is the equivalent of hitting the pupil of God's eye.
For surely I will shake My hand against them, and they shall become spoil for their servants. (Zechariah 2:9)
Darius, who conquered Babylon after a twenty-month siege and slaughtered a large number of people. And everything became plunder for the Persians, who were their servants.
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,” says the LORD (Zechariah 2:10)
It is interesting to note that singing and rejoicing causes the presence of the Lord to come and dwell in our midst. This underscores the importance of praise and worship.
Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!” (Zechariah 2:13)
The following Scripture, which brings out the same idea, is one of my favourites.
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10)
The “Man with” the “measuring line” is the third vision. Jerusalem's restoration and rebuilding are symbolised. The surveyor might very well be the Lord's Angel (1:11; 6:12; Ezekiel 40:2-3), who is mapping down the future proportions of the city.
So I said, “Where are you going?” And he said to me, “To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its width and what is its length.” (Zechariah 2:2)
“Where are you going?” The prophet’s question to the man with the measuring reed demonstrated great boldness.
For I,’ says the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ ” (Zechariah 2:5)
Though without walls, Jerusalem will dwell securely because of divine protection. This statement is reminiscent of the pillar of fire at the Exodus (Exodus 13:21)
“And will be the glory in the midst of her”: Rather than just protection, the glory represents the Messiah’s blessing and personal presence in His earthly kingdom (Isaiah 4:2-6)
This wall of fire will keep all enemies of Jerusalem at bay, just as the Egyptians were kept at bay by the wall of fire. The "glory in the midst of her" refers to God's manifest presence.
"Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest [with] the daughter of Babylon." (Zechariah 2:7)
There is a spiritual truth hidden here. Spiritual Babylon, represents the wicked world. And, Zion spiritually represents the church. This is saying, "Separate yourselves from the wicked world," you believers.
And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. (Revelation 18:4)
For thus says the LORD of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. (Zechariah 2:8)
Harming God's chosen people is the equivalent of hitting the pupil of God's eye.
For surely I will shake My hand against them, and they shall become spoil for their servants. (Zechariah 2:9)
Darius, who conquered Babylon after a twenty-month siege and slaughtered a large number of people. And everything became plunder for the Persians, who were their servants.
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,” says the LORD (Zechariah 2:10)
It is interesting to note that singing and rejoicing causes the presence of the Lord to come and dwell in our midst. This underscores the importance of praise and worship.
Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!” (Zechariah 2:13)
The following Scripture, which brings out the same idea, is one of my favourites.
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10)