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Zechariah 4:6
“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.”
What it means
The work of God is done not by human muscle or cleverness but by His Spirit. This frees us from the crushing pressure to accomplish everything on our own strength. What looks impossible becomes possible when we depend on Him rather than ourselves. Jesus taught the same, that apart from Him we can do nothing, but joined to Him we bear real fruit. Lay down the exhausting effort to force outcomes, and lean on the Spirit who supplies what we lack.
Zechariah 4:6 at a glance
| Reference | Zechariah 4:6 |
|---|---|
| Book | Zechariah |
| Chapter to read it in | Zechariah 4 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Chronicles 32:7-8
- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
- 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
- Psalms 33:16
- Isaiah 11:2-4
- Psalms 20:6-8
- Psalms 33:20-21
- Hosea 1:7
- Psalms 44:3-7
- Haggai 2:2-5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Zechariah 4:6?
It is in Zechariah, in Zechariah 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Zechariah 4:6?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Chronicles 32:7-8, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Psalms 33:16. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Zechariah 4:6?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Zechariah 4:6 more than we can. We bring you Zechariah 4:6, strength. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Zechariah 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Zechariah 4:6 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
