Zechariah 5:8

And he said, This is wickedness. And he cast it into the midst of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Zechariah 5:8

BSB
"This is Wickedness," he said. And he shoved her down into the basket, pushing down the lead cover over its opening.
AKJV
And he said, This is wickedness. And he cast it into the middle of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead on the mouth thereof.
CPDV
And he said, "This is impiety." And he cast her into the middle of the container, and he sent the weight of lead into its mouth.
ERV
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.
NHEB
And he said, "This is Wickedness;" and he threw her down into the midst of the ephah basket; and he placed the lead cover over its mouth.
SMT
And he will say, This injustice. And he will cast her into the midst of the ephah; and he will cast a stone of lead upon its mouth.

Commentary for Zechariah 5:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zechariah 5:8
Summary
Evil personified and confined within the container
Event
Confining wickedness
Estimated Time Period
c. 520 BC
Category
Vision