Zechariah 5:8

French (BDS) 2015 (La Bible du Semeur 2015)

– Cette femme, me dit l’ange, c’est la Méchanceté. Et il la repoussa à l’intérieur du boisseau qu’il referma avec le couvercle de plomb.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, an angel is explaining a vision to Zechariah and points out that the woman inside a measuring basket represents wickedness. The angel then seals her in with a lead cover to keep her contained.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a big bucket for toys, but instead of toys, there's something really bad inside. An angel says it’s not good and puts a heavy lid on the bucket so that bad thing can't get out anymore. That's what this verse is about!

Contexte historique

Zechariah was written by the prophet Zechariah around 520 BC, shortly after some Jews returned from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem. This vision aimed to inspire and guide them through their rebuilding efforts.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In today's world, this can remind us of our responsibility to identify and contain negative influences that might harm the community or ourselves. Just like sealing a bucket, we should actively prevent negativity from spreading.

Thèmes

• sin
• judgment
• restoration
• vision
• prophets
• leadership

Versets liés

• Ezekiel 8:12
• Matthew 7:5-6
• Romans 13:4
• 1 Corinthians 5:13
• Revelation 20:10

Questions fréquentes

What does the ephah symbolize?

The ephah is a measure used for dry goods and here it symbolizes containment, representing how God’s justice will contain or judge the wicked.

Why was lead placed on top of the ephah?

Lead signifies heaviness and permanence, indicating that once wickedness is contained, it remains sealed away as a punishment and to prevent its spread.

How does this relate to contemporary issues?

It teaches us about the importance of recognizing and addressing negative influences within our communities or personal lives before they can cause harm.

Who is 'he' in Zechariah 5:8?

'He' refers to an angel who was guiding Zechariah through a vision, explaining the symbolic meaning of what he saw.