Zechariah 6:5
“And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the angel answered and said unto me,.... In order to grant him his request, and explain the vision of the chariots:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
These are the four spirits of the heavens - They cannot be literal winds: for spirits, not winds, stand before God, as…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The four spirits of the heavens - Ministers of God's wrath against the sinful nations of the world.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zechariah 6:1-8
The prophet is forward to receive this vision, and, as if he expected it, he turned and lifted up his eyes and looked.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
spirits Rather, winds. Comp. Rev 7:1.
from standing before as servants to receive His commands. Psa 104:4.
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