Ich habe ihn ausgehen lassen, damit er eindringe in das Haus des Diebes und in das Haus dessen, der fälschlich bei meinem Namen schwört, und damit er in seinem Hause bleibe und es samt seinem Holzwerk und seinen Steinen verzehre.
Was bedeutet das?
In Zechariah 5:4, the Lord of hosts speaks and promises to bring judgment upon those who steal and use His name falsely in oaths. This judgment will destroy their homes completely.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine a house that gets eaten up by termites from the inside out. The Bible says God is like those termites, coming to punish thieves and people who lie using His name. He'll make sure they lose everything they have.
Historischer Hintergrund
Zechariah wrote this prophecy around 520 BCE during a time when many Jews had returned from exile in Babylon but faced challenges rebuilding Jerusalem. The audience was likely the Jewish community struggling with moral and spiritual issues.
Anwendung für heute
Today, this verse reminds us of God's justice and warns against stealing or misusing His name. For example, if someone steals money to buy a house and then lies about it in court using God’s name, they risk facing serious consequences from Him.