Zechariah 5:9 net — Then I looked again and saw two women going forth with the wind in their wings(they had wings like those of a stork) an…

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"Then I looked again and saw two women going forth with the wind in their wings(they had wings like those of a stork) and they lifted up the basket between the earth and the sky."

— Zechariah 5:9, NET Bible

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Zechariah 5:9 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out two women, and the wind was in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven.”

  • DRB

    “And I lifted up my eyes and looked: and behold there came out two women, and wind was in their wings, and they had wings like the wings of a kite: and they lifted up the vessel between the earth and the heaven.”

Zechariah 5 — Context

6

I asked,“What is it?” And he replied,“It is a basket for measuring grain that is moving away from here.” Moreover, he said,“This is their‘eye’ throughout all the earth.”

7

Then a round lead cover was raised up, revealing a woman sitting inside the basket.

8

He then said,“This woman represents wickedness,” and he pushed her down into the basket and placed the lead cover on top.

9

Then I looked again and saw two women going forth with the wind in their wings(they had wings like those of a stork) and they lifted up the basket between the earth and the sky.

10

I asked the messenger who was speaking to me,“Where are they taking the basket?”

11

He replied,“To build a temple for her in the land of Babylonia. When it is finished, she will be placed there in her own residence.”

Zechariah 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 5:9 say?
Zechariah 5:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Then I looked again and saw two women going forth with the wind in their wings(they had wings like those of a stork) and they lifted up the basket between the earth and the sky.”
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 (NET): “Then I looked again and saw two women going forth with the wind in their wings(they had wings like those of a stork) and they lifted up the basket between the earth and the sky.” 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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