Zechariah 5:2 web — He said to me, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits, and its breadth ten…

World English Bible

"He said to me, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits, and its breadth ten cubits.""

— Zechariah 5:2, World English Bible

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Zechariah 5 — Context

1

Then again I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and behold, a flying scroll.

2

He said to me, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits, and its breadth ten cubits."

3

Then he said to me, "This is the curse that goes out over the surface of the whole land; for everyone who steals shall be cut off according to it on the one side; and everyone who swears falsely shall be cut off according to it on the other side.

4

I will cause it to go out," says Yahweh of Armies, "and it will enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him who swears falsely by my name; and it will remain in the midst of his house, and will destroy it with its timber and its stones."

5

Then the angel who talked with me came forward, and said to me, "Lift up now your eyes, and see what is this that is appearing."

Zechariah 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 5:2 say?
Zechariah 5:2 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to me, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits, and its breadth ten cubits."”
Where is Zechariah 5:2 in the Bible?
Zechariah 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 5, verse 2.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 5:2.
What translation should I read Zechariah 5:2 in?
Zechariah 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 5:2?
Zechariah 5:2 reads (WEB): “He said to me, "What do you see?" I answered, "I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits, and its breadth ten cubits."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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