Sacharja 2

1 Und ich hob meine Augen auf und sah, und siehe, ein Mann hatte eine Meßschnur in der Hand.

2 Und ich sprach: Wo gehst du hin? Er aber sprach zu mir: Daß ich Jerusalem messe und sehe, wie lang und weit es sein soll. {~} {~}

3 Und siehe, der Engel, der mit mir redete, ging heraus; und ein anderer Engel ging heraus ihm entgegen

4 und sprach zu ihm: Lauf hin und sage diesem Jüngling und sprich: Jerusalem wird bewohnt werden ohne Mauern vor großer Menge der Menschen und Viehs, die darin sein werden.

5 Und ich will, spricht der HERR, eine feurige Mauer umher sein und will mich herrlich darin erzeigen.

6 Hui, hui! Fliehet aus dem Mitternachtlande! spricht der HERR; denn ich habe euch in die vier Winde unter dem Himmel zerstreut, spricht der HERR.

7 Hui, Zion, die du wohnst bei der Tochter Babel, entrinne!

8 Denn so spricht der HERR Zebaoth: Er hat mich gesandt nach Ehre zu den Heiden, die euch beraubt haben; denn wer euch antastet, der tastet seinen Augapfel an.

9 Denn siehe, ich will meine Hand über sie schwingen, daß sie sollen ein Raub werden denen, die ihnen gedient haben; und ihr sollt erfahren, daß mich der HERR Zebaoth gesandt hat.

10 Freue dich und sei fröhlich, du Tochter Zion! denn siehe, ich komme und will bei dir wohnen, spricht der HERR.

11 Und sollen zu der Zeit viel Heiden zum HERRN getan werden und sollen mein Volk sein; und ich will bei dir wohnen, und sollst erfahren, daß mich der HERR Zebaoth zu dir gesandt hat.

12 Und der HERR wird Juda erben als sein Teil in dem heiligen Lande und wird Jerusalem wieder erwählen.

13 Alles Fleisch sei still vor dem HERRN; denn er hat sich aufgemacht aus seiner heiligen Stätte. {~}

Sacharja 2 Commentary

Chapter 2

The prosperity of Jerusalem. (1-5) The Jews called to return to their own land. (6-9) A promise of God's presence. (10-13)

Verses 1-5 The Son of David, even the Man Christ Jesus, whom the prophet sees with a measuring line in his hand, is the Master-Builder of his church. God notices the extent of his church, and will take care that whatever number of guests are brought to the wedding-supper, there shall be room. This vision means well to Jerusalem. The walls of a city, as they defend it, so they straiten its inhabitants; but Jerusalem shall be extended as freely as if it had no walls at all, yet shall be as safe as if it had the strongest walls. In the church of God there yet is room for other multitudes, more than man can number. None shall be refused who trust in Christ; and He never shuts out from heaven one true member of the church on earth. God will be a Wall of fire round them, which can neither be broken through nor undermined, nor can it be assailed without danger to those who attack. This vision was to have its full accomplishment in the gospel church, which is extended by admitting the Gentiles into it; and which has the Son of God for its Prince and Protector; especially in the glorious times yet to come.

Verses 6-9 If God will build Jerusalem for the people and their comfort, they must inhabit it for him and his glory. The promises and privileges with which God's people are blessed, should engage us to join them, whatever it costs us. When Zion is enlarged to make room for all God's Israel, it is the greatest madness for any of them to stay in Babylon. The captivity of a sinful state is by no means to be continued in, though a man may be easy in worldly matters. Escape for thy life, look not behind thee. Christ has proclaimed that deliverance to the captives, which he has himself wrought out, and it concerns every one to resolve that sin shall not have dominion over him. Those who would be found among God's children, must save themselves from this world, see ( Acts 2:40 ) . What Christ will do for his church, shall be an evident proof of God's care and affection. He that touches you, touches the apple of his eye. This is a strong expression of God's love to his church. He takes what is done against her as done against the tenderest part of the eye, to which the least touch is a great offence. Christ is sent to be the Protector of his church.

Verses 10-13 Here is a prediction of the coming of Christ in human nature. Many nations in that day would renounce idolatry, and God will own those for his people who join him with purpose of heart. Glorious times are foretold as a prophecy of our Lord's coming and kingdom. God is about to do something unexpected, and very surprising, and to plead his people's cause, which had long seemed neglected. Silently submit to his holy will, and patiently wait the event; assured that God will complete all his work. He will ere long come to judgment, to complete the salvation of his people, and to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their sins.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO ZECHARIAH 2

This chapter contains a prophecy of the church under the Gospel dispensation; of the largeness and numbers of it; and of its protection and glory, through the presence of God in it. In this vision a man is seen with a measuring line in his hand, to measure Jerusalem with, Zec 2:1,2 upon which an angel bids the angel that talked with the prophet to declare to him the largeness, populousness, and safety of Jerusalem, Zec 2:3-5 then follows an exhortation to the people of God to come out of Babylon, Zec 2:6,7 and then a promise of the calling of the Gentiles, and of God's gracious inhabitation in his church, which would be matter of joy to Zion; and of his inheriting Judah, and choosing Jerusalem Zec 2:8-12 and the chapter is concluded with an address to all mankind, to be silent before the Lord, since he was raised up out of his habitation, Zec 2:13.