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Zechariah 1:13

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What does Zechariah 1:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Jehovah answered the angel that talked with me with good words, [even] comfortable words.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Jehovah answered the angel that talked with me with good words, [even] comfortable words.
Zechariah 1:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Zechariah 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And the man that stood among the myrtle-trees answered and said, These are they whom Jehovah hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.
11And they answered the angel of Jehovah that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.
12Then the angel of Jehovah answered and said, O Jehovah of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years?
13And Jehovah answered the angel that talked with me with good words, [even] comfortable words.
14So the angel that talked with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.
15And I am very sore displeased with the nations that are at ease; for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
16Therefore thus saith Jehovah: I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies; my house shall be built in it, saith Jehovah of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me, etc.] (see <380109> Zechariah 1:9) what was the effect of Christ’s intercession for the people of the Jews, was communicated to a ministering angel, and by him to the Prophet Zechariah: [with] good words, and comfortable words; such as would be for the good and comfort of God’s people, as follows; (see <234001>Isaiah 40:1,2).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the Lord--JEHOVAH, called "the angel of the Lord (Jehovah)" (Zac 1:12). good words and comfortable words--literally, "words, consolations." The subject of these consolatory words is stated in Zac 1:14, &c.; the promise of full re-establishment, Jer 29:10-11 (compare Isa 57:18; Hos 11:8).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me - Either directly, at the intercession of the angel of the Lord, or mediately through an answer first given to him, and by him communicated to the subordinate angel. Neither is expressed. Good words - As God had promised, “after seventy years shall be accomplished at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word unto you, causing you to return to this place” Jeremiah 29:10; and Joshua says, “There failed not ought of any good word which the Lord spake unto the house of Israel” (Joshua 21:43 (45 English) add Joshua 23:14-15). Comfortable words - Literally, “consolations” (asIsaiah 57:18; Isaiah 57:18). Perhaps the Angel who received the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“with good: Zac 1:14-16, Zac 2:4-12, Zac 8:2-8, Zac 8:19; Isa 40:1, Isa 40:2; Jer 29:10, Jer 30:10-22, Jer 31:3-14; Amo 9:11-15; Zep 3:14-20 Zechariah 1:14”
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