Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The men in charge of the work were diligent, and the repairs progressed under them. They rebuilt the temple of God according to its original design and reinforced it. New Living Translation The men in charge of the renovation worked hard and made steady progress. They restored the Temple of God according to its original design and strengthened it. English Standard Version So those who were engaged in the work labored, and the repairing went forward in their hands, and they restored the house of God to its proper condition and strengthened it. Berean Standard Bible So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. King James Bible So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it. New King James Version So the workmen labored, and the work was completed by them; they restored the house of God to its original condition and reinforced it. New American Standard Bible So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it. NASB 1995 So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it. NASB 1977 So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications, and strengthened it. Legacy Standard Bible So those who did the work labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it. Amplified Bible So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands; and they restored and organized the house of God in accordance with its specifications and strengthened it. Christian Standard Bible The workmen did their work, and through them the repairs progressed. They restored God’s temple to its specifications and reinforced it. Holman Christian Standard Bible The workmen did their work, and through them the repairs progressed. They restored God’s temple to its specifications and reinforced it. American Standard Version So the workmen wrought, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands, and they set up the house of God in its state, and strengthened it. Contemporary English Version These workers went right to work repairing the temple, and when they were finished, it looked as good as new. English Revised Version So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set up the house of God in its state, and strengthened it. GOD'S WORD® Translation As the men worked, the project progressed under the foremen's guidance. They restored God's temple to its proper condition and reinforced it. Good News Translation All of them worked hard, and they restored the Temple to its original condition, as solid as ever. International Standard Version As a result, the workmen did their labor, and the repair work progressed steadily under their supervision, and they restored God's Temple back to what it should be, and strengthened it, too. Majority Standard Bible So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. NET Bible They worked hard and made the repairs. They followed the measurements specified for God's temple and restored it. New Heart English Bible So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands, and they set up God's house in its state, and strengthened it. Webster's Bible Translation So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in its state, and strengthened it. World English Bible So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands. They set up God’s house as it was designed, and strengthened it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd those doing the business work, and there goes up lengthening to the work by their hand, and they establish the house of God by its proper measure, and strengthen it. Young's Literal Translation And those doing the business work, and there goeth up lengthening to the work by their hand, and they establish the house of God, by its proper measure, and strengthen it. Smith's Literal Translation And they doing the work will work, and healing will go up to the work by their hand, and they will cause the house of God to stand upon its measure, and they will make it firm. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the workmen were diligent, and the breach of the walls was closed up by their hands, and they set up the house of the Lord in its former state, and made it stand firm. Catholic Public Domain Version And those who were hired were working industriously. And the breach in the walls was healed by their hands. And they returned the house of the Lord to a pristine state. And they caused it stand firm. New American Bible The workers labored, and the task of restoration progressed under their hands. They restored the house of God according to its original form, and reinforced it. New Revised Standard Version So those who were engaged in the work labored, and the repairing went forward at their hands, and they restored the house of God to its proper condition and strengthened it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in order and strengthened it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set up the house of God in its state, and strengthened it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the workmen wrought, and the works prospered in their hands, and they established the house of the Lord on its foundation, and strengthened it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Repairs the Temple…12Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. 13So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. 14When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada to make with it the articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.… Cross References 1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 2 Kings 12:11-12 Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, / masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs. Ezra 6:14-15 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Haggai 1:14 So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, Exodus 36:1-2 “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. 2 Chronicles 29:3 In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 34:10-11 They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. / They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate. Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. Matthew 21:12-13 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:15-17 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” John 2:14-16 In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. / So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. / To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!” Acts 7:47-50 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ... Treasury of Scripture So the workmen worked, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it. Nehemiah 4:7 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, they set, et. in his state 1 Chronicles 22:5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. Haggai 2:3 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? Mark 13:1,2 And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! … Jump to Previous Charge Condition Damaged Design Diligent Engaged Forward Good Hands House Labored Making Original Perfected Proper Rebuilt Repair Repairing Repairs Restored Specifications State Strengthened Strong Temple Work Worked Workmen WroughtJump to Next Charge Condition Damaged Design Diligent Engaged Forward Good Hands House Labored Making Original Perfected Proper Rebuilt Repair Repairing Repairs Restored Specifications State Strengthened Strong Temple Work Worked Workmen Wrought2 Chronicles 24 1. Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4. He gives order for the repair of the temple 15. Jehoiada's death and honorable burial 17. Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada 23. Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad 27. Amaziah succeeds him So the workmen labored The Hebrew word for "workmen" here is "עֹשֵׂי הַמְּלָאכָה" (osei ha-melachah), which refers to those skilled in craftsmanship and labor. This phrase emphasizes the dedication and skill of those who were involved in the restoration of the temple. In a spiritual sense, it reflects the importance of using one's God-given talents for the service of the Lord. The labor was not just physical but also a spiritual act of worship, demonstrating diligence and commitment to God's work. and the repairs progressed in their hands they restored the house of God to its original design and reinforced it (13) So the workmen wrought.--Literally, And the makers of the work made. And the work was perfected by them.--Literally, and a bandage was applied to the work by their hand. This curious metaphor, expressive of restoration, is used again in a similar way in Nehemiah 4:1, "a bandage was applied to the walls of Jerusalem." Jeremiah had used it before (Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 30:17; comp. also Isaiah 58:8) of the national restoration. . . . Verse 13. - The work was perfected by their hands. The margin gives the literal rendering, "healing" or health, or, i.e., recovery, "went up upon the work." The lively figure of the Hebrew word used (אֲרוּכָה) is very intelligible. The term is employed in only five other places, viz. Nehemiah 4:7 (Authorized Version, "The walls were made up;" Revised Version better, The repairing of the walls went forward); Isaiah 58:8; Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 30:17; Jeremiah 33:6; in each of which four instances, in both Authorized Version and Revised Version, the literal rendering "health" or "healing" is found. In his state; equivalent to in its stateliness, perhaps the idea of the Hebrew word מַתְכֻּנְהּו [only used four other times, and then rendered once "tale" (Exodus 5:8), twice "composition" (2 Chronicles 30:32, 37), once "measure" (Ezekiel 45:11)], being measure, or proportion, or rate.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the workmenוַֽיַּעֲשׂוּ֙ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make labored, עֹשֵׂ֣י (‘ō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make and in their hands בְּיָדָ֑ם (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand the repair אֲרוּכָ֛ה (’ă·rū·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 724: Healing, restoration work לַמְּלָאכָ֖ה (lam·mə·lā·ḵāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property progressed. וַתַּ֧עַל (wat·ta·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively They restored וַֽיַּעֲמִ֜ידוּ (way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the house בֵּ֧ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God הָֽאֱלֹהִ֛ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative according עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to its specifications, מַתְכֻּנְתּ֖וֹ (maṯ·kun·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4971: Measurement, tally, proportion and they reinforced it. וַֽיְאַמְּצֻֽהוּ׃ (way·’am·mə·ṣu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert Links 2 Chronicles 24:13 NIV2 Chronicles 24:13 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:13 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:13 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:13 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:13 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 24:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 24:13 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 24:13 French Bible 2 Chronicles 24:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen worked and the work (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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