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What does Zechariah see in a vision that destroys the houses of thieves and liars?
A green dragon with ten horns
A wheel with eight spokes and an eye in the centre
A thirty foot flying roll
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Zech 5:1-4
In the book of Zechariah, we encounter some pretty wild imagery, but nothing tops the oddity of a thirty-foot flying roll—a message soaring through the air! This surreal vision, detailed in Zechariah 5:1-4, represents God's judgment and divine laws against liars and thieves. The skyward glide of this massive scroll signifies how God's word travels far and wide, calling out injustices and wrongdoing no matter how hidden they seem.
The scroll's dimensions are significant; it's a reminder of God's expansive gaze over our actions, just as Spies and scouts often served as eyes for ancient armies. This is no ordinary scroll: it bears testimony against transgressors, reflecting a sense akin to the prophetic calls of former prophets like Habakkuk, emphasizing justice in society.
Interestingly, the measurement of the scroll parallels the dimensions of the Holy of Holies in the temple—20 cubits by 10 cubits. This echoes the notion that what’s hidden in our hearts is fully known to God, who dwells among us and oversees our behavior.
In this vision, God personifies a fierce anathema to deception and crime on earth, indicating that divine justice is active, aligned with social righteousness. So, while visions might feel bizarre at first glance, like an invading scroll from the heavens, they encapsulate timeless truths about the ethical grounds of community life—jes that we are all called to strive for integrity and honesty.
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