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A Sobering Shift in Tone
Commentators note that after several visions of God's favor and restoration, Zechariah's visions now turn to the 'reverse side': God's judgment. This flying scroll represents a swift curse from heaven against sin. It serves as a reminder that God's covenant relationship involves both blessings for faithfulness and consequences for unfaithfulness.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 5:1
18th Century
Theologian
Until now, all had been bright: it was full of the abundance of God's gifts and of God’s favor to His people. This brightness also included the rem…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then I turned ... eyes. —Better, And I again lifted up my eyes. ().
Flying roll. —A scroll floati…
John Calvin
On Zechariah 5:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
The angel shows in this chapter that whatever evils the Jews had suffered proceeded from the righteous judgment of God. Then he adds a consolation:…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then I turned, and lift up mine eyes, and looked The prophet turned himself from looking upon the candlestick and olive b…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 5:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are scrolls, in which God has written the great things of his law and gospel; they are flying scrolls. …