Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så snudde jeg meg og løftet blikket, og se, der var det en flyvende bokrull. Engelen spurte meg: «Hva ser du?» Jeg svarte: «Jeg ser en flyvende bokrull. Den er ti meter lang og fem meter bred.» Da sa han til meg: «Dette er den forbannelsen som går ut over hele jorden: Hver den som stjeler eller lyger, skal bli straffet etter det som står på den ene siden. Jeg skal sende forbannelsen ut, sier Hærskarenes Herre. Den skal gå inn i huset til tyven og til løgneren som sverger falskt ved Mitt navn. Forbannelsen skal slå til mot huset hans.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Zechariah, the prophet describes a vision of a flying scroll. He is speaking about what he sees, and it symbolizes God's judgment against those who sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys when suddenly you see a big piece of paper floating in the air. That's kind of like what Zechariah saw, but this roll had God's rules on it and was flying around to show people they need to follow them or face consequences.
Historical Background
Zechariah wrote this prophecy around 520 BC during the Babylonian exile period when Israelites were returning from captivity. The audience would have been the returning exiles, and the cultural setting reflected a time of rebuilding and spiritual renewal under Persian rule.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, imagine someone seeing an important legal document flying above their home, reminding them to follow laws or face consequences. This verse reminds us that God’s rules are always present and should guide our actions.
Topics
judgmentprophetic visionsGod's wordspiritual guidanceconsequences of sinrebuilding faith