"What is it?" I asked. And he replied, "A measuring basket is going forth." Then he continued, "This is their iniquity in all the land." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 5:6? 2. What does the "flying scroll" symbolize in Zechariah 5:6 for believers today? 3. How can we apply the warning of Zechariah 5:6 to our daily lives? 4. What connections exist between Zechariah 5:6 and God's judgment in other Scriptures? 5. How does Zechariah 5:6 encourage us to uphold God's standards in society? 6. In what ways does Zechariah 5:6 challenge our understanding of sin and justice? 7. What is the significance of the ephah in Zechariah 5:6? 8. How does Zechariah 5:6 relate to God's judgment? 9. What does the flying scroll symbolize in Zechariah 5:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 5? 11. What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God? 12. What archaeological evidence supports or contradicts the idea of a physical basket and woman representing wickedness (Zechariah 5:5–8)? 13. Why does Zechariah 5:11 place wickedness in Shinar, and is there any historical or textual indication this actually happened in postexilic times? 14. What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions? Discussion Questions 1. How does the symbolism of the measuring basket (ephah) in Zechariah 5:6 help us understand God's view of sin and iniquity?2. In what ways can we relate the concept of iniquity in "all the land" to our current societal context, and how should this influence our prayers and actions? 3. How does the role of the angel in Zechariah's vision encourage us to seek divine understanding and guidance in our spiritual journey? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our lives reflect righteousness and integrity, avoiding the deceit symbolized by the ephah? 5. How can the themes of divine judgment and mercy in Zechariah 5:6 inspire us to share the message of repentance and hope with others?1. What does the flying scroll symbolize in Zechariah's first vision? 2. How does the vision of the flying scroll emphasize the consequences of sin? 3. How can you relate the consequences of sin illustrated in Zechariah's visions to real-life situations? 4. In the second vision, why is wickedness personified as a woman? 5. What does the transportation of wickedness to Babylon symbolize? 6. How can these visions inspire us to examine our own lives and actions? 7. What insights about God's character can we glean from these visions? 8. How do these visions portray the theme of divine judgement? 9. If you were Zechariah, how would you respond to these visions? 10. How can you apply the lessons from Zechariah 5 to your daily life? 11. How can the imagery of sin's pervasive and destructive nature in Zechariah 5 serve as a warning in your personal life? 12. How does this chapter highlight the importance of obeying God's commandments? 13. What does this passage teach about the dangers of ignoring God's warnings about sin? 14. What parallels can you draw between the banishment of wickedness to Babylon and the world today? 15. If God showed you a vision of a "flying scroll" in your life, what sin might it point to? 16. How can we ensure that our homes are not consumed by the "scroll" - the pervasive nature of sin? 17. In what ways can we, as believers, help to "carry away" wickedness from our communities, similar to the women with stork wings in the vision? 18. How does the vision of the woman in the basket inspire you to change any sinful behaviors? 19. What actions can we take in our lives today to respond to God's call for righteousness? 20. How can we use this chapter as a guide to pray for our communities and the world, concerning the eradication of wickedness? Links Zechariah 5:6 NIVZechariah 5:6 NLT Zechariah 5:6 ESV Zechariah 5:6 NASB Zechariah 5:6 KJV Zechariah 5:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |



