Again the word of the LORD of hosts came [to me], saying,
Ver. 1. Again the word of the Lord of hosts] As for reprehension in the former chapter, so for consolation in this; that they might not be discouraged, or say, as once they did, There is no hope; but lifting up the hands which hung down, and the feeble knees, they might go on to lay the last stone with joy. To which end also no less then eighteen different times in this one chapter God is styled the Lord of hosts; that, resting upon God's power and goodness (whereof they are assured by many precious promises), as upon the Jachin and Boaz, the two main pillars of a Christian's faith, they might have strong consolation.
Came to me] See Trapp on " Zec 7:8 "