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Zacarias, 5

1. kai epestreya kai hra touV ofqalmouV mou kai eidon kai idou drepanon petomenon

1. et conversus sum et levavi oculos meos et vidi et ecce volumen volans

2. kai eipen proV me ti su blepeiV kai eipa egw orw drepanon petomenon mhkoV phcewn eikosi kai platoV phcewn deka

2. et dixit ad me quid tu vides et dixi ego video volumen volans longitudo ejus viginti cubitorum et latitudo ejus decem cubitorum

3. kai eipen proV me auth h ara h ekporeuomenh epi proswpon pashV thV ghV dioti paV o klepthV ek toutou ewV qanatou ekdikhqhsetai kai paV o epiorkoV ek toutou ewV qanatou ekdikhqhsetai

3. et dixit ad me hæc est maledictio quæ egreditur super faciem omnis terræ quia omnis fur sicut ibi scriptum est judicabitur et omnis jurans ex hoc similiter judicabitur

4. kai exoisw auto legei kurioV pantokratwr kai eiseleusetai eiV ton oikon tou kleptou kai eiV ton oikon tou omnuontoV tw onomati mou epi yeudei kai katalusei en mesw tou oikou autou kai suntelesei auton kai ta xula autou kai touV liqouV autou

4. educam illud dicit Dominus exercituum et veniet ad domum furis et ad domum jurantis in nomine meo mendaciter et commorabitur in medio domus ejus et consumet eam et ligna ejus et lapides ejus

5. kai exhlqen o aggeloV o lalwn en emoi kai eipen proV me anableyon toiV ofqalmoiV sou kai ide ti to ekporeuomenon touto

5. et egressus est angelus qui loquebatur in me et dixit ad me leva oculos tuos et vide quid est hoc quod egreditur

6. kai eipa ti estin kai eipen touto to metron to ekporeuomenon kai eipen auth h adikia autwn en pash th gh

6. et dixi quidnam est et ait hæc est amphora egrediens et dixit hæc est oculus eorum in universa terra

7. kai idou talanton molibou exairomenon kai idou mia gunh ekaqhto en mesw tou metrou

7. et ecce talentum plumbi portabatur et ecce mulier una sedens in medio amphoræ

8. kai eipen auth estin h anomia kai erriyen authn en mesw tou metrou kai erriyen ton liqon tou molibou eiV to stoma authV

8. et dixit hæc est impietas et projecit eam in medio amphoræ et misit massam plumbeam in os ejus

9. kai hra touV ofqalmouV mou kai eidon kai idou duo gunaikeV ekporeuomenai kai pneuma en taiV pteruxin autwn kai autai eicon pterugaV wV pterugaV epopoV kai anelabon to metron ana meson thV ghV kai ana meson tou ouranou

9. et levavi oculos meos et vidi et ecce duæ mulieres egredientes et spiritus in alis earum et habebant alas quasi alas milvi et levaverunt amphoram inter terram et cælum

10. kai eipa proV ton aggelon ton lalounta en emoi pou autai apoferousin to metron

10. et dixi ad angelum qui loquebatur in me quo istæ deferunt amphoram

11. kai eipen proV me oikodomhsai autw oikian en gh babulwnoV kai etoimasai kai qhsousin auto ekei epi thn etoimasian autou

11. et dixit ad me ut ædificetur ei domus in terra Sennaar et stabiliatur et ponatur ibi super basem suam



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Footnotes:

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).

Verses related to Zacarias, 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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