Zechariah 6:7
“And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the bay went forth, and sought to go,.... Without leave: these design either the Romans; or, since distinct from the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the strong went forth and sought to go, that they might walk to and fro through the earth - The mention of their…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the bay went forth - The Seleucidae, who conquered Syria and the upper provinces, and who wished to extend their…
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
walk to and fro through the earth The supposed mixed colour of these horses has been thought to signify a mixed exercise…
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