Ta sai lời nguyền rủa ấy ra đi,” CHÚA các đạo quân phán, “để nó vào nhà của quân trộm cắp, và vào nhà của bất cứ kẻ nào nhân danh Ta mà thề dối. Nó sẽ ở trong nhà kẻ ấy và sẽ thiêu hủy kẻ ấy, thiêu luôn cả gỗ lẫn đá xây nhà.”
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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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.