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Zechariah, 5

1. Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll.

1. Again I raised my eyes and saw a flying scroll.

2. And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a flying roll; the length thereof [is] twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits.

2. He asked me, "What do you see?" And I answered, "A flying scroll, thirty feet long and fifteen feet wide."

3. Then said he unto me, This [is] the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off [as] on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off [as] on that side according to it.

3. He said to me, "This is the curse going forth throughout the earth. On one side it is written that every thief shall be banished; on the other side, that everyone who swears falsely shall be expelled.

4. I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof.

4. I will send it out to the house of the thief, as well as to the house of anyone who swears falsely. It will lodge there and destroy the house - timber, stone and everything.

5. Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what [is] this that goeth forth.

5. Then the angel who talked with me came forward and said, "Look up and see what this is that is coming forth."

6. And I said, What [is] it? And he said, This [is] an ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This [is] their resemblance through all the earth.

6. I asked, "What is it?" He answered, "This is a bushel container. This is the guilt of the people throughout the land."

7. And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead: and this [is] a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.

7. The lead cover was lifted, and there sitting inside was a woman.

8. And he said, This [is] wickedness. And he cast it into the midst of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof.

8. "This is wickedness," he said and thrust the woman inside the bushel stopping the opening with the lead cover.

9. Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out two women, and the wind [was] in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven.

9. I looked up and saw two winged women coming; their wings were like that of a stork. As they lifted the bushel into the air,

10. Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?

10. I asked the angel who was speaking to me, "Where are they taking the bushel?"

11. And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base.

11. He answered, "To Babylonia, to build a temple for it and set it down on a plinth."



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Fußnoten:

5:1-4 - The vision of the flying scroll is a representation of God's judgment on wickedness and injustice. The scroll describes the curse that would befall the wicked, symbolizing the purification God will bring to the earth through His righteous judgment (see also Revelation 22:15 and Galatians 6:7).

5:5-11 - The woman in the basket symbolizes the wickedness of the people, being taken to the land of Shinar (Babylon), symbolizing exile and punishment for corruption. The vision highlights the need for purification and turning away from sin (see also Jeremiah 51:45 and Revelation 18:4).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Zechariah, 5:

Zechariah chapter 5 presents two views of judgment. How does God deal with persistent wickedness? This powerful text describes the flying scroll, representing the curse against sin, and the woman in the ephah, symbolizing the removal of iniquity. The chapter demonstrates God's determination to purify His people and remove wickedness. Zechariah 5 explores themes such as holiness, divine judgment, and spiritual purification. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the messages of this revealing chapter.

Revelation 5:1: "I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written on both sides and sealed with seven seals." - This scroll in Revelation resembles the flying scroll in the vision of Zechariah 5:1-4, both representing divine judgment.

Malachi 3:5: "Then I will approach you for judgment. I will soon testify against sorcerers, against adulterers, against those who swear falsely and against those who exploit workers for their wages, who oppress widows and orphans and deprive foreigners of their rights, and have no respect for me, says the Lord of hosts."" - This verse from Malachi lists sins similar to those mentioned in the flying scroll of Zechariah 5:3-4.

Ephesians 5:3: "Among you there must be no mention of sexual immorality or any kind of impurity or greed; for these things are not fit for the saints." - This call to purity in Ephesians reflects the theme of removing sin in Zechariah 5.

Revelation 18:2: "And he cried out with a loud voice, saying, 'He has fallen! The great Babylon has fallen! It has become a dwelling place of demons and a haunt of every unclean spirit, a haunt of every unclean and detestable bird.'" - The fall of Babylon in Revelation echoes the vision of the woman in the basket being carried to Babylon in Zechariah 5:5-11.

1 Corinthians 5:7: "Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be new and unleavened dough, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover Lamb, was sacrificed." - The removal of old leaven in Corinthians reflects the theme of removing evil in Zechariah 5.

FAQ:

What does the vision of the wheel and the "flying book" in Zechariah 5 symbolize?

The vision of the "flying book" symbolizes the curse that will be placed on transgressors, while the wheel represents the continual movement of God's righteousness. (Zechariah 5:1-4)

What does the vision of the woman in the den reveal in Zechariah 5?

The woman in the pit represents Israel's impurity and wickedness. She is taken from her place of sin and taken to a land of punishment, symbolizing judgment on sin. (Zechariah 5:5-11)

What does the "curse" that comes upon thieves and false swearers mean?

The curse refers to the punishment God will bring upon those who transgress His Law, such as thieves and false swearers, who will be driven out and punished. (Zechariah 5:3-4)

How does the vision of the "flying book" in Zechariah 5 relate to the final judgment?

The vision of the "flying book" anticipates God's judgment on sinners at the end of time, when the curse of sin will be punished. (Zechariah 5:1-4)

What does it mean that the woman is taken to the land of Shinar in Zechariah 5?

The land of Shinar is a symbol of Babylon, representing exile and corruption. The woman being taken there symbolizes the separation from impurity and sin. (Zechariah 5:11)


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