Zechariah 4:13

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Zechariah 4:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.
Zechariah 4:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Zechariah 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.

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 he answered me, and said, etc.] That is, the angel answered to the prophet’s questions: Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord; (see Gill on “<380405>Zechariah 4:5”).”
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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
“Knowest thou not--God would awaken His people to zeal in learning His truth.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Knowest: Zac 4:5; Heb 5:11, Heb 5:12 Zechariah 4:14”
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