The Zechariah curse

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In Zechariah 5, there is a curse prophesied that covers the earth. Most would say that this predicts a nuclear war, because of the damage described. But what is the Hebrew word for curse? Is the word chosen just a coincidence?

Zec 5:1 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying scroll. (Hebrew word megillah- so cylinder shaped, or something that looks like rolled up paper)

*** this would be a different post, but many have seen this flying object match the measurements of a nuclear scud missile. It contains also, from other passages, a nuclear cap, with radioactivity inside.

Zec 5:2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a flying scroll; the length thereof [is] twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits

Zec 5:3 Then said he unto me, This [is] the curse that goes forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that steals shall be cut off [as] on this side according to it; and every one that swears shall be cut off [as] on that side according to it.

The Hebrew text looks like this for verse 3:

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלַי זֹאת הָֽאָלָה הַיֹּוצֵאת עַל־פְּנֵי כָל־הָאָרֶץ כִּי כָל־הַגֹּנֵב מִזֶּה כָּמֹוהָ נִקָּה וְכָל־הַנִּשְׁבָּע מִזֶּה כָּמֹוהָ נִקָּֽה׃

the curse h423 הלא(this word program reverses the letters, so read from left to right) =’ alah = interesting choice of words.

There are 4 words (nouns) for the word “curse.”

Examples (this word program reverses the letters, so read from left to right):

הלל ק ………….       kel·ä·lä …………….. Gen 27:12

ררא ‘        …………      arar …………………………..Num 5:18

הלא ‘       ………..     alah ……………………………Num 5:21

הראמ …… mĕerah ………………………..Prov 3:33

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So, one word for curse, is ” ‘alah,”  which is used in the Zechariah prophecy.

Different words for curse are used in different passages. “Alah” is also used other places in scripture as well.

In Zechariah, is this an intentional use of the Hebrew word “alah” to associate the flying scroll with Allah, god of Islam?

Also, there is a visual resemblance to the curls from a rolled out scroll, and the curls from the Arabic that spell Allah. Curls and round letters are characteristic of Arabic script. This is just an exercise in imagination here.

curls in the paper from being rolled out:

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Allah in Arabic looks like curls, as if paper released after rolled up:

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The comparison between the curled lettering and the curls from a scroll is interesting, but the main issue is the Hebrew word “alah,” which means “curse.”

While this is just speculative, it is strange, when we see Muslim countries like Iran making threats to destroy Israel, and others with their nuclear missiles. Of course, Iran is not the only one making threats.

Since no detail, to me, is a meaningless coincidence in scripture, it is my own personal opinion that the curse of Allah is over the earth at this time, in fulfillment of the Zechariah prophecy.

While there are many Muslims who want peace, and do not want to die in a war, there are many others who do want war, in the name of Allah.

While it is true that a holy, fair, and loving God sends a curse to punish very wicked people for their sins, a “curse” is characteristically NOT used against innocent people.

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Only God knows the heart, and who is truly wicked. It is NOT up to man to make this decision, and act on it. The only one entitled to punish mankind is God, not man. Man is in disobedience, ie. NOT submission, to God when he decides he is the “judge,” and tries to do God’s job for Him.

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I encourage everyone, especially Muslims, to reflect upon this truth, since a use of Allah’s name, and instructions, is involved.

While a curse may be over the earth (Allah, threat of nuclear war, or both, or something else) due to sins in the world, not everyone is worthy of destruction.

Those that love, obey, and trust in God can find shelter in God’s promises of protection and deliverance.

To obey God requires some effort, to find out what His laws and commandments are. Loving God, and then disobeying Him, makes no sense.

Take time to know God’s will. Read the Bible. Learn the 10 commandments. Read the gospels, etc. Trust in Jesus and his salvation.

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-Update 5-3-09  Here is something that really looks like the scroll described in Zechariah.  And apologies to Muslims, if this is the correct interpretation.

These are flying rods up in space, thought to be UFOs, seen by astronauts.  What are they doing up there, and are thy dangerous?  they look like swarming bacteria, swimming sperm/serpents, all over the space image.

Are they missiles, or living creatures?  Very weird.

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