For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
The fake gods people worship? They're just talking nonsense. Fortune tellers and dream interpreters are straight up lying to you, giving you empty comfort that doesn't actually help. That's why people are wandering around lost like sheep without anyone to guide them, confused and stressed because there's no real leader looking out for them.
False hope leaves you more lost than having no hope at all.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Zechariah, the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian exile and were struggling to rebuild their society amid political instability and spiritual confusion. False idols, diviners, and deceptive dream interpreters were prevalent, offering empty promises that misled the people and eroded their trust in God. This lack of genuine leadership left the nation vulnerable, like a scattered flock without a shepherd, highlighting the consequences of turning away from true divine guidance.
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