Zechariah 5:7
What does Zechariah 5:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Zechariah 5:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000(and, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead); and this is a woman sitting in the midst of the ephah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead: and this is a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901(and, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead); and this is a woman sitting in the midst of the ephah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I saw a round cover of lead lifted up; and a woman was seated in the middle of the ephah.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And lo, a cake of lead lifted up; and this <FI>is<Fi> a woman sitting in the midst of the ephah.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And behold a talent of lead was carried, and behold a woman sitting in the midst of the vessel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And behold, there was lifted up a round plate of lead; and this is a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 16:1
Again the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- Isaiah 15:1
The burden of Moab. For in a night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nought; for in a night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to nought.
- Ezekiel 23:1
The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,
- Isaiah 22:11
ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that purposed it long ago.
- Isaiah 13:1
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
- Revelation 17:1
And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls, and spake with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the judgment of the great harlot that sitteth upon many waters;
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