Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For who has despised the day of
King James Version
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Holman Bible
For who scorns the day of small things?
International Standard Version
For who has despised the time of insignificant things? They will rejoice to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven lights represent the eyes of the LORD, which are looking throughout all of the earth."
A Conservative Version
For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, the eyes of LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
American Standard Version
For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Amplified
Who [with reason] despises the day of small things (beginnings)? For these
Bible in Basic English
For who has had a poor opinion of the day of small things? for they will be glad when they see the weighted measuring-line in the hand of Zerubbabel. Then he said in answer to me, These seven lights are the eyes of the Lord which go quickly up and down through all the earth.
Darby Translation
For who hath despised the day of small things? Yea, they shall rejoice even those seven and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel: these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro in the whole earth.
Julia Smith Translation
For who despised the day of small things? and they rejoiced, and they saw the stone of tin in the hand of Zerubbabel, these seven; they the eyes of Jehovah running to and fro in all the earth.
King James 2000
For who has despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plumbline in the hand of Zerubbabel; these seven are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For whoever has despised the day of small [things] will rejoice and will see the {plumb line} in the hand of Zerubbabel." These seven [are] the eyes of Yahweh which [are] ranging {throughout the whole earth}.
Modern King James verseion
For who has despised the day of small things? For they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven are the eyes of Jehovah which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For he that hath been despised a little season, shall rejoice, when he seeth the tin weight in Zerubbabel's hand. The seven eyes are the LORD's, which go through the whole world.'
NET Bible
For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel's hand. (These are the eyes of the Lord, which constantly range across the whole earth.)
New Heart English Bible
Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the LORD, which run back and forth through the whole earth."
The Emphasized Bible
For who hath despised the day of small things? Yet shall they rejoice, when they see the plummet-stone in the hand of Zerubbabel, - these seven! The eyes of Yahweh, they are - running to and fro throughout all the earth.
Webster
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
World English Bible
Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of Yahweh, which run back and forth through the whole earth."
Youngs Literal Translation
For who trampled on the day of small things, They have rejoiced, And seen the tin weight in the hand of Zerubbabel, These seven are the eyes of Jehovah, They are going to and fro in all the land.'
Themes
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vision of
Power » Small things God uses » Small things
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven eyes of the lord
Temple » The second » Prophecies of its restoration
The Second Temple » Its completion by zerubbabel foretold, to encourage the jews
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Divine, comprehends all human life
Topics
Interlinear
Qatan
Ra'ah
'eben
Sheba`
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Zechariah 4:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Zechariah's Fifth Vision
9
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands will also finish it! You should know that Jehovah of Hosts has sent me to you.
10 For who has despised the day of
Phrases
Cross References
Haggai 2:3
Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it nothing in your eyes?'
Zechariah 3:9
Look at the stone I set before you Joshua. There are seven eyes on one stone. I will engrave the inscription on it, said Jehovah of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
2 Chronicles 16:9
The eyes of Jehovah keep close watch over the entire world. He gives strength (shows His strength) to (in behalf of) those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly! Therefore from now on you will always be at war.
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of Jehovah are in everywhere watching the evil and the good.
Revelation 5:6
I saw a Lamb that looked as though it had been slain, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes. These are the seven Spirits of God sent into all the earth.
Nehemiah 4:2-4
And in the hearing of his countrymen and the army of Samaria he said: What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they make themselves strong? Will they make offerings? Will they get the work done in a day? Will they make the stones that have been burned come again out of the dust?
Amos 7:7-8
He showed me: and, behold, Jehovah stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
Revelation 8:2
I saw the seven angels who stood before God. Seven trumpets were given to them.
Ezra 3:12-13
Some of the priests, Levites, heads of families and old men who had seen the first house were present. When the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes they were overcome with weeping; and a number were crying out with joy:
Job 8:7
Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Isaiah 66:11
You will nurse and be satisfied from her comforting breasts. You will nurse and be satisfied at her full breasts.
Isaiah 66:14
When you see it, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like new grass. The power of Jehovah will be made known to his servants, but he will condemn his enemies.
Daniel 2:34-35
You watched while a stone was cut out without hands. It struck the statue upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.
Hosea 6:3
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Zechariah 1:10-11
The man answered: These are they whom Jehovah sent to inspect the earth.
Matthew 13:31-33
In another illustration Jesus said: The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man sowed in his field.
Luke 15:5-10
When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders.
Luke 15:32
We had to celebrate and be happy. Your brother was dead. Now he is alive! He was lost and now he has been found!'
1 Corinthians 1:28-29
God also chose the base things of the world, and things which are despised, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are.