Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”

(The seven lamps[a] represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)

11 Then I asked the angel, “What are these two olive trees on each side of the lampstand, 12 and what are the two olive branches that pour out golden oil through two gold tubes?”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 4:10 Or The seven facets (see 3:9); Hebrew reads These seven.

Bible Gateway Recommends

NLT Everyday Matters Bible for Women, softcover
NLT Everyday Matters Bible for Women, softcover
Retail: $39.95
Our Price: $14.99
Save: $24.96 (62%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NLT Every Man's Bible Explorer Edition, Leatherlike
NLT Every Man's Bible Explorer Edition, Leatherlike
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $39.49
Save: $20.50 (34%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition
NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $41.99
Save: $18.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NLT Filament Bible, Blue Clothbound Hardcover
NLT Filament Bible, Blue Clothbound Hardcover
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $44.00 (73%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars