Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what [is] this that goeth forth.
Ver. 5. Lift up now thine eyes and see] No doubt. saith Calvin here, the prophet was frighted at the sight of the flying roll, full of curses "My flesh trembleth for fear of thee," saith David, "and I am afraid of thy judgments," Psalms 119:120. And Habakkuk, when he considered the cursed condition of the Church's enemies, "my belly trembled," said he, "when I heard it: nay lips quivered at the voice, rottenness entered into my bones," Habakkuk 3:16. Daniel was more afflicted and troubled for Nebuchadnezzar's calamity than himself was, Daniel 4:19. Here therefore the angel encourageth the prophet: and biddeth him look up and see a further vision; and not through dulness or dejectedness to let pass without due observation the notable works and witnesses of God's providence and power. Curious artisans, when they set forth some special piece to public view, they take it ill when notice is not taken of it; so here. See Trapp on " Zec 5:1 "