Zechariah 5:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

it. for her. Hebrew Feminine. Singular.

the land of Shinar. Babylonia. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 10:10; Genesis 11:2; Genesis 14:1; Genesis 14:9). App-92. Outside the Pentateuch only in Joshua 7:21.Isaiah 11:11.Daniel 1:2.

it shall be established. it (i.e. the house, Hebrew, masculine singular) shall be ready (or prepared). Revised Version. when it is prepared.

set there. fixed, or settled. Septuagint, and Syriac, rend "they (i.e. the two women) shall settle her there".

base. fixed resting-place. The interpretation must refer to what is yet future. It cannot refer to the going into captivity; for the People had just returned, and Zechariah had been raised up for their comfort and encouragement. When the time comes, it will be marked by commerce (ephah), false religion (the woman), speedy accomplishment (the wings of. stork), and. spirit in their wings. This will be preparatory to the final judgment of Revelation 18.

Zechariah 5:11

11 And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base.