Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Zechariah 6:5

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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four spirits of the heavens--heavenly spirits who "stand before Jehovah" to receive God's commands (Zac 4:14; Kg1 22:19; Job 2:1; Luk 1:19) in heaven (of which Zion is the counterpart on earth, see on Zac 6:1), and proceed with chariot speed (Kg2 6:17; Psa 68:17) to execute them on earth in its four various quarters (Psa 104:4; Heb 1:7, Heb 1:14) [PEMBELLUS]. Or, the secret impulses of God which emanate from His counsel and providence; the prophet implies that all the revolutions in the world are from the Spirit of God and are as it were, His messengers or spirits [CALVIN].

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