Zechariah 4:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he replied to me, 'This is God's message for Zerubbabel: You won't get this done through force or your own strength, but through my Spirit,' says the Lord of everything.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's saying the real power isn't in flexing your strength — it's letting his Spirit work through you.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Zechariah wrote to the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah around 520-518 BCE. It was written to encourage the returning exiles, particularly the governor Zerubbabel, to persevere in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem despite challenges.

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