And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.
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Verse 11 is found in chapter 1 of Zechariah. The dialogue between the prophet and the interpreter, together with the riders’ response, expands the vision toward the nations. The earth appears peaceful while Jerusalem still needs restoration, creating a tension between international calm and the condition of God’s people.
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Sie aber antworteten dem Engel des HERRN, der unter den Myrten hielt, und sprachen: Wir haben die Erde durchzogen, und siehe, alle Länder sitzen still.
Y ellos hablaron a aquel ángel de Jehová que estaba entre los mirtos, y dijeron: Hemos recorrido la tierra, y he aquí toda la tierra está reposada y quieta.
Ellos respondieron al ángel de Jehová que estaba entre los mirtos: «Hemos recorrido la tierra y toda la tierra está tranquila y en reposo».
Et ils s'adressèrent à l'ange de l'Eternel, qui se tenait parmi les myrtes, et ils dirent: Nous avons parcouru la terre, et voici, toute la terre est en repos et tranquille.
E quelli fecero motto all’Angelo del Signore, che stava fra le mortine, e dissero: Noi siamo andati attorno per la terra; ed ecco, tutta la terra si riposa, e gode di quiete.
E eles responderam ao anjo do SENHOR, que estava entre as murtas, e disseram: Nós já percorremos a terra, e eis que toda a terra está tranqüila e quieta.
他們對站在番石榴樹中間耶和華的使者說:「我們在遍地巡邏,看哪,全地都安息平靜。」
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