Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så løftet jeg blikket og så to kvinner som kom fram. De hadde vinger og tok tak i målebegeret og løftet det opp mellom jorden og himmelen. Så spurte jeg engelen: «Hvor drar de med den?» Han sa til meg: «De drar for å bygge et hus til henne i landet Sinear. Når det er ferdig, skal hun settes der på sokkelen sin.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Zechariah, the prophet sees a vision where two women with wings like storks carry an ephah (a container) between earth and heaven. The wind is in their wings, showing they are swift.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're looking at a big storybook, and suddenly, you see two ladies flying by really fast! They have wings that look like the long legs of a stork bird. These ladies pick up a special box and fly it way up high, between where we live and the sky above us.
Historical Background
Zechariah wrote this around 520-518 BCE during the period of Jewish return from Babylonian exile. The prophecy was given to encourage those rebuilding Jerusalem, using symbolic visions relevant in their cultural context.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can see this as a reminder that God's work often involves unseen forces moving swiftly and decisively between heaven and earth. For example, when you pray for someone, it's like these swift women carrying your prayer to God quickly and effectively.