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As in (Zechariah 1:8-11); the "man" of (Zechariah 2:1); (Zechariah 2:1) is "the angel that talked with me" of (Zechariah 1:3). The measuring-line (or reed) is used by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 40:3); (Ezekiel 40:5) as a symbol of preparation for rebuilding the city and temple in the kingdom-age. Here also it has that meaning, as the context (Zechariah 2:4-13) shows. The subject of the vision is the restoration of nation and city. In no sense has this prophecy been fulfilled. The order is:
(1) The Lord in glory in Jerusalem, (Zechariah 2:5).
Compare (Matthew 24:29); (Matthew 24:30)
(2) the restoration of Israel, (Zechariah 2:6);
(3) the judgment of Jehovah upon the nations, (Zechariah 2:8); "after the glory" (Matthew 25:31); (Matthew 25:32).
(4) the full blessing of the earth in the kingdom, (Zechariah 2:10-13);
See "Kingdom (Old Testament)" (Genesis 1:26).
( See Scofield) - (Zechariah 12:8).
"Israel,"; (Genesis 12:2); (Romans 11:26).