Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zechariah 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Zechariah 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Vision of the Measuring Line
“I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.”
Zechariah 2:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Zechariah 2:1
I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand. Zechariah's third vision introduces ish (אִישׁ, a man) holding chevel middah (חֶבֶל מִדָּה, a measuring line/rope). This figure intends to measure Jerusalem (v. 2), assessing its dimensions for rebuilding. The measuring rope symbolizes planning, construction, and restoration—Jerusalem will be rebuilt according to divine specifications.The man with the measuring line may represent an angel, a prophet, or symbolically the community's hope for restoration. His activity echoes Ezekiel's temple vision where...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 2:1
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“behold”
“and a line shall be stretched forth over Jerusalem.'”
“and caused me to pass through the waters”
“a golden reed”
“a wall on the outside of the house round about”
“Rise, and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.,And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.,,,,,,,,”
“and saw”