Ik heb deze vloek doen uitgaan, spreekt de HEERE van de legermachten. Hij zal naar het huis van de dief gaan, en naar het huis van hem die in Mijn Naam een valse eed aflegt. Hij zal midden in zijn huis overnachten en het vernietigen, met zijn hout en zijn stenen.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.