KJV ORIGINAL
Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The angel who was talking with me replied, 'Don't you know what these things are?' And I was like, 'No sir, I really don't.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most honest answer is 'I have no idea' — and that's totally okay.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Zechariah wrote his prophecies to the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah around 520-518 BCE, following their return from Babylonian exile. He wrote to encourage them in the difficult task of rebuilding the Second Temple, which had stalled due to opposition and discouragement.
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