Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.
Then he told me, 'This is a curse that's spreading across the entire earth. Anyone who steals will be completely removed from one side of it, and anyone who lies under oath will be cut off from the other side.'
There's nowhere to hide when you're living dishonestly, the consequences will find you.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet who ministered to the Jewish people after their return from exile in Babylon around 520 BC, a time when they were rebuilding the temple and society amid moral and spiritual challenges. In this vision, the flying scroll symbolizes a divine curse that enforces God's law, targeting sins like theft and false swearing to purify the community. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's judgment on unrepentant sin during Israel's restoration.
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