Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” New Living Translation And I see two olive trees, one on each side of the bowl.” English Standard Version And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” Berean Standard Bible There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” King James Bible And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. New King James Version Two olive trees are by it, one at the right of the bowl and the other at its left.” New American Standard Bible also two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side.” NASB 1995 also two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side.” NASB 1977 also two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side.” Legacy Standard Bible also two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side.” Amplified Bible And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side [supplying it continuously with oil].” Christian Standard Bible There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” Holman Christian Standard Bible There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” American Standard Version and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. Contemporary English Version One olive tree is on the right side and another on the left of the oil container. English Revised Version and two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left." Good News Translation There are two olive trees beside the lampstand, one on each side of it." International Standard Version Two olive trees are near it, one on the right side of the bowl and one on the left." Majority Standard Bible There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.? NET Bible There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right of the receptacle and the other on the left." New Heart English Bible and two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl, and the other on the left side of it." Webster's Bible Translation And two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side. World English Bible and two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl, and the other on the left side of it.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand two olive-trees [are] by it, one on the right of the bowl and one on its left.” Young's Literal Translation and two olive-trees are by it, one on the right of the bowl, and one on its left.' Smith's Literal Translation And two olive trees upon it, one from the right of the bowl and one from its left. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd two olive trees over it: one upon the right side of the lamp, and the other upon the left side thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version And there were two olive trees upon it: one to the right of the lamp, and one to its left.” New American Bible And beside it are two olive trees, one on the right of the bowl and one to its left.” New Revised Standard Version And by it there are two olive trees, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And two olive trees are over it, one at the right of the bowl and one at its left” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and two olive-trees above it, one on the right of the bowl, and one on the left. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees…2“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. 3There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” 4“What are these, my lord?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me.… Cross References Revelation 11:4 These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Exodus 25:31-40 Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ... 1 Kings 7:49 the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; Revelation 1:12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. Revelation 1:20 This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Revelation 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Exodus 37:17-24 Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ... Numbers 8:2-4 “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses. 1 Kings 6:23-28 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... 2 Chronicles 4:20 the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Romans 11:17-24 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... Ephesians 5:8-9 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Treasury of Scripture And two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl, and the other on the left side thereof. Zechariah 4:11,12,14 Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof? … Judges 9:9 But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? Romans 11:17,24 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; … Jump to Previous Bowl Cup Olive Olive-Trees Right Side Thereof TreesJump to Next Bowl Cup Olive Olive-Trees Right Side Thereof TreesZechariah 4 1. By the golden candlestick is foreshown the good success of Zerubbabel's foundation;11. by the two olive trees the two anointed ones. There are also two olive trees beside it The imagery of olive trees is significant in biblical symbolism, often representing peace, prosperity, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Olive oil was used in anointing rituals, signifying the consecration of kings and priests. In the context of Zechariah, the two olive trees are often interpreted as representing Joshua the high priest and Zerubbabel the governor, who were instrumental in the rebuilding of the temple. This imagery connects to the vision of the lampstand, symbolizing God's provision and the continuous supply of His Spirit to His people. The olive trees' presence beside the lampstand emphasizes the divine support and sustenance provided to Israel during the post-exilic period. one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet who received visions from God to encourage the Jewish people during the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile. 2. Two Olive Trees Symbolic figures in Zechariah's vision, representing anointed ones or sources of divine provision and blessing. 3. The Lampstand Central to the vision, symbolizing the presence and light of God, often associated with the temple and worship. 4. The Bowl Part of the vision, serving as a reservoir for oil, indicating a continuous supply of God's Spirit. 5. The Temple The physical place being rebuilt, representing the center of worship and God's dwelling among His people. Teaching Points Divine ProvisionThe vision of the olive trees and the lampstand emphasizes God's provision. Just as the lampstand is supplied with oil, believers are sustained by the Holy Spirit. Trust in God's continuous provision in your spiritual journey. Anointing and Empowerment The olive trees symbolize anointing. As believers, we are called to be vessels of God's Spirit, empowered to fulfill His purposes. Seek to live a life that reflects God's anointing in your daily actions. The Centrality of Worship The lampstand's presence in the temple highlights the importance of worship. Make worship a central part of your life, recognizing it as a means to experience God's presence and guidance. Unity and Cooperation The two olive trees work together to supply the lampstand. In the body of Christ, unity and cooperation are essential. Work together with fellow believers to accomplish God's work. Hope and Encouragement Zechariah's vision was given to encourage the people during a time of rebuilding. In times of challenge, look to God's promises and visions for hope and encouragement.Verse 3. - Two olive trees. These, as explained in ver. 12, discharged the oil from their fruit-bearing branches into conduits which led to the central reservoir. Without man's agency the oil is separated from the berry and keeps the lamps constantly supplied (comp. Revelation 2:4). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There are also twoוּשְׁנַ֥יִם (ū·šə·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) olive trees זֵיתִ֖ים (zê·ṯîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry beside it, עָלֶ֑יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first on the right מִימִ֣ין (mî·mîn) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south of the bowl הַגֻּלָּ֔ה (hag·gul·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1543: A fountain, bowl, globe and the other וְאֶחָ֖ד (wə·’e·ḥāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against its left.” שְׂמֹאלָֽהּ׃ (śə·mō·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand Links Zechariah 4:3 NIVZechariah 4:3 NLT Zechariah 4:3 ESV Zechariah 4:3 NASB Zechariah 4:3 KJV Zechariah 4:3 BibleApps.com Zechariah 4:3 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 4:3 Chinese Bible Zechariah 4:3 French Bible Zechariah 4:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 4:3 And two olive trees by it one (Zech. 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