Zechariah 2
Lutheran reading notes
In Zechariah chapter 2, the prophetic message develops the theme of visions of restoration and messianic hope. Lutheran interpretation often highlights the contrast between divine judgment against sin and the promise of grace that God provides for those who trust in Him.
1
I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.
Zechariah 2:1 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what {is} the breadth thereof, and what {is} the length thereof.
Zechariah 2:2 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
Zechariah 2:3 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited {as} towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:
Zechariah 2:4 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
Zechariah 2:5 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
Ho, ho, {come forth}, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD.
Zechariah 2:6 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest {with} the daughter of Babylon.
Zechariah 2:7 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
9
For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me.
Zechariah 2:9 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.
Zechariah 2:10 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.
Zechariah 2:11 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
Zechariah 2:12 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. {his...: Heb. the habitation of his holiness}
Zechariah 2:13 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.