Zechariah 5:9 asv — Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they…

American Standard Version

"Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they had wings like the wings of a stork; and they lifted up the ephah between earth and heaven. "

— Zechariah 5:9, American Standard Version

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Zechariah 5 — Context

6

And I said, What is it? And he said, This is the ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This is their appearance in all the land

7

(and, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead); and this is a woman sitting in the midst of the ephah.

8

And he said, This is Wickedness: and he cast her down into the midst of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof.

9

Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they had wings like the wings of a stork; and they lifted up the ephah between earth and heaven.

10

Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?

11

And he said unto me, To build her a house in the land of Shinar: and when it is prepared, she shall be set there in her own place.

Zechariah 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 5:9 say?
Zechariah 5:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they had wings like the wings of a stork; and they lifted up the ephah between earth and heaven. ”
Where is Zechariah 5:9 in the Bible?
Zechariah 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Zechariah 5:9 in?
Zechariah 5:9 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 5:9?
Zechariah 5:9 reads (ASV): “Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there came forth two women, and the wind was in their wings; now they had wings like the wings of a stork; and they lifted up the ephah between earth and heaven. ” 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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