Spanish BLPH (La Palabra (versión hispanoamericana))
Yo le he dado licencia —oráculo del Señor del universo— para que entre en la casa del ladrón y del que jura en falso utilizando mi nombre, y para que se instale allí hasta que todas sus vigas y sus piedras se conviertan en ruinas.
¿Qué significa esto?
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.
Explicado para niños
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.
Contexto histórico
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.
Aplicación para hoy
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.