Je la répandrai, dit l'Éternel des armées; et elle entrera dans la maison du voleur, et dans la maison de celui qui jure faussement par mon nom; et elle logera au milieu de leur maison, et la consumera avec son bois et ses pierres.
Que signifie ce verset ?
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.
Expliqué aux enfants
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.
Contexte historique
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.
Application pour aujourd'hui
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.