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  COMMENTARY ON ZECHARIAH 6-10
  by Chuck Smith
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Zechariah, chapter 6.

Now as we pointed out, the Lord gave to Zechariah ten visions. Visions
are subject to interpretation. Oftentimes the meaning of them is rather
veiled. And unless the Lord gives the interpretation, then speculation
is really foolishness. Because every one can have their own idea, and
all of them without real credibility when you turn to speculation or the
interpretation of the scriptures. You hear people say, "But there are so
many interpretations." Yes, that is true. That is tragically true.

I do not believe that God really desires that we try to interpret the
Bible. I believe that the meaning that makes sense when you read it is
the correct meaning. If God uses symbolic language, if there is a basis
in other scriptures for the symbolic language, then you can interpret it
by the symbolism, as long as you have a constant base. As we talked to
you about expositional constancy. That is, there are certain figures in
the Bible that are used consistently through the Bible. For instance, in
metals brass is consistently used as a metal that symbolizes the
judgment of God. Gold is a metal that symbolizes the heavenly scene.
Silver is a metal that is symbolic of redemption. So there is the
expositional constancy in the use of these metals in symbolism.

The same is true with certain colors: the blue for heaven, the purple
for royalty, the red for the sacrifice, and the white for purity. So
there can be an interpreting of the various colors symbolically if it
calls for a symbolic interpretation from the constancy there. Birds in
the scripture are always used in an evil sense as a part of the work of
Satan. You remember in the parable of the sower, and he sowed some seed
on the wayside, and the birds came and ate it up. This is the enemy who
comes and takes the Word away before it has a chance to take root.

Now, if you will follow the expositional constancy, you\

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