만군의 여호와의 말씀이다. ‘내가 저주를 도둑들의 집과 내 이름으로 거짓 맹세를 하는 사람들의 집에 보내겠다. 그 저주가 그러한 사람의 집에 머물면서 그 집의 나무와 돌까지 허물어 버릴 것이다.’”
이 구절의 의미
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.
어린이를 위한 설명
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.
역사적 배경
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.
오늘의 적용
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.