Zechariah Chapter 2 
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The angel has a golden reed that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. the city is four-square 12,000 stadia; the length and breadth and height are equal (about 1,380 to 1.400 miles each way). Its wall was 144 cubits high. See links belo |
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Zechariah 2:1,2,4,5
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Ezekiel 40:3-5
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JND v5, pp99JND Collected writings. |
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Given to John a reed to measure the temple, and the altar, and them that worship in it. (This is the temple that will exist during the tribulation). Outer court given up to the nations and they tread under foot 42 months. See many references below. |
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Zechariah 2:1,2Man with a measuring line in his hand.
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Ezekiel 40:3,5
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JND v5, pp31,32JND Collected writings. |
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Features of the appearance of a man above the throne. See also chart of similatities between Ezekiel and Revelation. |
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Zechariah 2:1
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Isaiah 6:1
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MillenniumAppearance of one like the son of Man. See Ezekiel 1:26-28 Dan. 10:5-12 and Rev 1:12-20. Measuring cord in His hand, see Zech.2:1 and Rev.11:1,21:15. |
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Zechariah 2:1Measuring cord in his hand.
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Ezekiel 1:26-28
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Man with a measuring line. To measure for the temple, perhaps the one rebuilt in Ezra's time, but more likely to the future temple in the Millennium. |
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Zechariah 2:1,2 (P)
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Ezekiel 40:3,5
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MillenniumThose far off (regathered) come and help build the temple, see Zech 2:1,2, also regathering, see Deut 30:3-10. |
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Zechariah 2:1,2
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Deuteronomy 30:3-10
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MillenniumChrist building the temple, see Zech.2:1,2. His Millennial rule, see Psalm 72:1-19. Christ as Priest on His throne, see Psalm 110:4. |
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Zechariah 2:1,2
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Psalms 72:1-19
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JT v48, pp482,483 |
MillenniumGood news to a young man of a glorious Jerusalem and temple in the future. |
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Zechariah 2:4,5 (P)
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Isaiah 40:1,2
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BabylonPossible demise of Babylon by Meso-Persian empire, but more likely her final destruction in Rev.17,18. Zion told to flee her. See most references to Babylon in Gen.11:19. |
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Zechariah 2:6-9 (P)
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Genesis 11:9
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BabylonBabel (confusion). Scriptures below trace the path of Babylon and Satan right through to their final doom in Rev. Comment: Why in Ezekiel is there so little reference to Babylon when the Jews were captive there? |
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Zechariah 2:6-9
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Genesis 11:9
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MillenniumDaughter of Zion to rejoice because of the coming Millennial day. Many nations will join themselves to Jehovah. See nations in the Millennium, Psalm 66:4, also Psalm 72:1-19 and God dwelling in the midst of her Jer.31:33. |
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Zechariah 2:10-12 (P)
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Psalms 66:4
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God Dwelling with His PeopleGod dwelling with His people. |
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Zechariah 2:10-12
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Jeremiah 31:33
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MillenniumNations rejoice and worship in the Millennium. Blessings for the nations. |
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Zechariah 2:10-12
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Deuteronomy 32:43
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MillenniumSolomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium. |
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Zechariah 2:10-12
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Genesis 49:10
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Regathering and Restoration of All Israel in the FutureJudah to return with a whole heart in the last days, but might also include the recovery after 70 yrs of captivity. See many references in Deut.30:3-10. Note also many references to "they shall be my people and I will be their God". |
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Zechariah 2:11
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Leviticus 26:11-12
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