Zechariah
“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.”
Zechariah 4:6
Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) speaks to God's power, power of spirit, and powerlessness — words set in Zechariah, a prophet's visions of hope and a coming king. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Luke 1:37“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:27“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
Luke 18:27“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
1 Corinthians 1:25“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 115:3
Common questions
What does Zechariah 4:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Zechariah 4:6 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's power, power of spirit, and powerlessness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Zechariah 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Zechariah 4:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Zechariah 4:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Zechariah chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Zechariah 4:6?
Verses that sit beside Zechariah 4:6 include Luke 1:37, Mark 10:27, and Luke 18:27. Reading them alongside Zechariah 4:6 deepens the theme of God's power.
How can I pray with Zechariah 4:6?
Read Zechariah 4:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.