Zechariah 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zechariah 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Zechariah 4:9 is a verse from the book of Zechariah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Zechariah 4:9 — KJV
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.”
— Zechariah 4:9 (KJV)
Zechariah 4:9 in Context — About the Book of Zechariah
Zechariah pairs night visions with Messianic precision — the king on a donkey, thirty pieces of silver, the pierced one, the fountain opened for sin. To discouraged builders his word still stands: not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.
Cross-References for Zechariah 4:9
“And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 4:9: shalt, know, lord
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 4:9: hands, laid, foundation
“But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 4:9: house, also, shalt
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 4:9: laid, foundation, house
“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Zechariah 4:9: hands, house, lord
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