Zechariah 5:10
Zechariah 5:10 in Multiple Translations
“Where are they taking the basket?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me.
Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?
Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?
And I said to the angel who was talking to me, Where are they taking the ephah?
“Where are they taking it?” I asked the angel I was talking to.
Then saide I to the Angel that talked with me, Whither doe these beare the Ephah?
And I say unto the messenger who is speaking with me, 'Whither [are] they causing the ephah to go?'
Then I said to the angel who talked with me, “Where are these carrying the ephah basket?”
Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?
And I said to the angel that spoke in me: Whither do these carry the vessel?
I asked the angel who had been talking to me, “Where are they taking that basket?”
Berean Amplified Bible — Zechariah 5:10
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Zechariah 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וָ/אֹמַ֕ר
אֶל
הַ/מַּלְאָ֖ךְ
הַ/דֹּבֵ֣ר
בִּ֑/י
אָ֛נָה
הֵ֥מָּה
מֽוֹלִכ֖וֹת
אֶת
הָ/אֵיפָֽה
וָ/אֹמַ֕ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/מַּלְאָ֖ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
Art | N-ms
הַ/דֹּבֵ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Art | V-Qal
בִּ֑/י
Prep | Suff
אָ֛נָה
ʼân
H575
where?
Adv
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
מֽוֹלִכ֖וֹת
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Hiphil
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אֵיפָֽה
ʼêyphâh
H374
ephah
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 5:10
וָ/אֹמַ֕ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/מַּלְאָ֖ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
Art | N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
הַ/דֹּבֵ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Art | V-Qal
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
בִּ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
אָ֛נָה
ʼân
H575
"where?"
Adv
The Hebrew word for 'where' is used to ask about location or direction, like in Genesis 3:9 and Exodus 2:13. It can also mean 'when' or 'how long'.
Definition: 1) where?, whither? (of place) 2) when?, until when?, how long? (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] any (no) whither, now, where, whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 16:8; 2 Kings 6:6; Psalms 13:2.
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
מֽוֹלִכ֖וֹת
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Hiphil
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אֵיפָֽה
ʼêyphâh
H374
"ephah"
Art | N-fs
An ephah was a unit of measurement in the Old Testament, equivalent to about 9 gallons, used to quantify dry goods like grain, as mentioned in the books of Leviticus and Ruth.
Definition: 1) ephah 1a) a dry measure of quantity, equal to 3 seahs, 10 omers; the same as the liquid measure bath; (about 9 imperial gallons (40 l), rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) 1b) the receptacle for measuring or holding that amount
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ephah, (divers) measure(-s). See also: Exodus 16:36; Ezekiel 45:10; Proverbs 20:10.
Study Notes — Zechariah 5:10
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Context — The Vision of the Woman in a Basket
8“This is Wickedness,” he said. And he shoved her down into the basket, pushing down the lead cover over its opening.
9Then I lifted up my eyes and saw two women approaching, with the wind in their wings. Their wings were like those of a stork, and they lifted up the basket between heaven and earth.
10“Where are they taking the basket?” I asked the angel who was speaking with me.
11“To build a house for it in the land of Shinar, ” he told me. “And when it is ready, the basket will be set there on its pedestal.”Zechariah 5:10 Summary
In Zechariah 5:10, the prophet is asking where the basket of wickedness is being taken, and this question helps us think about how God deals with evil. Just like the flood in Genesis 6-9, God is removing wickedness from His presence, and we can trust that He is in control. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us let go of the things that are holding us back from following Him, just like the basket being taken away, and trust that He will guide us, as promised in Psalms 32:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basket being taken away in Zechariah 5:10?
The basket in Zechariah 5:10 represents wickedness, as stated in Zechariah 5:8, and is being taken away by two women with wings like a stork, symbolizing the removal of evil from God's presence, similar to how God removed wickedness from the earth in the flood of Genesis 6-9.
Who are the two women with wings like a stork in Zechariah 5:9?
The two women with wings like a stork in Zechariah 5:9 are likely agents of God, similar to the angels in Psalms 103:20, who are carrying out God's judgment on wickedness, as seen in Zechariah 5:8-11.
What is the significance of the angel speaking with the prophet in Zechariah 5:10?
The angel speaking with the prophet in Zechariah 5:10 is providing interpretation and guidance, much like the angel in Daniel 8:15-27, helping the prophet understand the vision and its meaning, which is a common theme in biblical prophecy, as seen in Ezekiel 40:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I need to ask God to remove, just like the wickedness being taken away in Zechariah 5:10?
- How can I be an agent of God's righteousness, like the two women with wings like a stork, in my daily life?
- What are the ways that God is speaking to me, like the angel speaking to the prophet, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
- What are the things that I am holding onto that God wants me to let go of, like the basket being taken away, and how can I surrender them to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 5:10
Then said I to the angel that talked with me;.... This the prophet said after he had seen the "ephah" come forth; the woman, wickedness, cast into it, and the talent of lead upon her; and the two
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 5:10
Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what is this that goeth forth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 5:10
Then, when I saw the ephah, woman imprisoned, and lead too, on the wings of those two women in motion, said I, Zechariah, Whither, to what place, and how far, do these bear the ephah? not as a nurse carrieth the child, but as criminals are carried to punishment.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 5:10
Zechariah 5:10 Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?Ver. 10. Whither do these bear the ephah?] That is, saith Ribera, Quamdiu duratura est populi huius impietas? How long shall this people’ s wickedness last? like as Isaiah 6:10-11, when the prophet had heard, "make the heart of this people fat, and shut their eyes," &c., he cries out, "How long, Lord?" the answer whereunto is the same in effect with this of the angel; until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate; and the Lord have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land.
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 5:10
8. The interpreter proceeds to explain the significance of the woman. This is wickedness — The wickedness of the whole land (Zechariah 5:6) is personified in the one woman.