The angel continues: On the one hand, this is the curse against the one who steals, and on the other hand, this is the curse against the one who swears falsely; it shall rest on his house and consume it, both timber and stones.\u2014providing detailed description of the curse's effect on individual households and the totality of destruction wrought by divine judgment. The distinction between the two curses (one against theft, one against false swearing) establishes that God's judgment is differentiated: different transgressions fall under the curse's judgment, but all are subject to it. The image of the curse resting on the house and consuming both timber and stones suggests total destruction: not merely loss of property but complete obliteration of the dwelling place and security. The inclusion of both timber and stones emphasizes comprehensiveness: the curse does not partially but completely destroys what the transgressor has built. This image was understood by the community: houses that fell under judicial curse would be dismantled or destroyed, serving as public signs of divine judgment. The vision thus establishes that restoration is not merely for the righteous but requires the removal and judgment of the wicked.

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