Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the carpenters, the builders and the masons. Also have them purchase timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. New Living Translation They will need to hire carpenters, builders, and masons. Also have them buy the timber and the finished stone needed to repair the Temple. English Standard Version (that is, to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons), and let them use it for buying timber and quarried stone to repair the house. Berean Standard Bible to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. King James Bible Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house. New King James Version to carpenters and builders and masons—and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house. New American Standard Bible to the carpenters, the builders, the masons, and for buying timber and cut stone to repair the house. NASB 1995 to the carpenters and the builders and the masons and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house. NASB 1977 to the carpenters and the builders and the masons and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house. Legacy Standard Bible to the craftsmen and the builders and the masons and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house. Amplified Bible that is, [have them give the money] to the carpenters and the builders and the masons—and to buy timber and cut stones to repair the house (temple). Christian Standard Bible They are to give it to the carpenters, builders, and masons to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible They are to give it to the carpenters, builders, and masons to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the temple. American Standard Version unto the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house. Contemporary English Version the workers, and with the rest of it they can buy wood and stone for the repair work. English Revised Version unto the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons; and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house. GOD'S WORD® Translation (These workers include the carpenters, builders, and masons.) Also, use [the rest of] the money to buy lumber and quarried stones to repair the temple. Good News Translation the carpenters, the builders, and the masons, and buy the timber and the stones used in the repairs. International Standard Version including paying the carpenters, builders, and masons, as well as buying timber and pre-carved stone to repair the Temple. Majority Standard Bible to the carpenters, builders, and masons?to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. NET Bible including craftsmen, builders, and masons, and should buy wood and chiseled stone for the repair work. New Heart English Bible to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and cut stone to repair the house. Webster's Bible Translation To carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber, and hewn stone to repair the house. World English Bible to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and cut stone to repair the house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto craftsmen, and to builders, and [to repairers of] the wall, and to buy wood and hewn stones to strengthen the house; Young's Literal Translation to artificers, and to builders, and to repairers of the wall, and to buy wood and hewn stones to strengthen the house; Smith's Literal Translation To the artificers, and to the builders and the wall builders, and to buy woods and stones hewn to strengthen the house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat is, to carpenters and masons, and to such as mend breaches: and that timber may be bought, and stones out of the quarries, to repair the temple of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version specifically, to carpenters and masons, and to those who mend gaps, and so that wood may be purchased, and stones from the quarries, in order to repair the temple of the Lord. New American Bible to the carpenters, the builders, and the masons, and to purchase wood and hewn stone. New Revised Standard Version that is, to the carpenters, to the builders, to the masons; and let them use it to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo the carpenters and to the builders and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To the Carpenters and to the Stone Masons and to the Master Builders, to buy wood and cut stones to restore the house of LORD JEHOVAH.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917unto the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons; and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house.'-- Brenton Septuagint Translation even to the carpenters, and builders, and masons, and also to purchase timber and hewn stones, to repair the breaches of the house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Funding the Temple Repairs…5And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— 6to the carpenters, builders, and masons— to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. 7But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”… Cross References 2 Chronicles 34:11 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. 2 Chronicles 24:12-13 Then 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. / 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. Ezra 3:7 They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. Nehemiah 4:17 who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. 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 Kings 5:16-18 not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers. / And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 1 Kings 6:7 The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. 1 Kings 7:13-14 Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. Isaiah 44:13 The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. Jeremiah 22:13-14 “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, / who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion. 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, 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 13:55 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Mark 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. Acts 18:3 and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. Treasury of Scripture To carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house. carpenters. Exodus 28:11 With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold. Exodus 35:35 Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. Exodus 38:23 And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen. builders. 2 Kings 12:11 And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, Genesis 4:17 And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. 1 Kings 5:18 And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew them, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house. masons. 2 Kings 12:12 And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it. Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Jump to Previous Artificers Builders Buy Buying Carpenters Cut Dressed Getting Hewn House Masons Purchase Quarried Repair Repairers Stone Stone-Cutters Stones Strengthen Temple Timber Wall Wood WoodworkersJump to Next Artificers Builders Buy Buying Carpenters Cut Dressed Getting Hewn House Masons Purchase Quarried Repair Repairers Stone Stone-Cutters Stones Strengthen Temple Timber Wall Wood Woodworkers2 Kings 22 1. Josiah's good reign.3. He takes care for the repair of the temple. 8. Hilkiah having found a book of the law, 12. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord. 15. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time. to the carpenters, builders, and masons This phrase highlights the skilled laborers involved in the temple's restoration. Carpenters, builders, and masons were essential for maintaining the structural integrity and beauty of the temple. The mention of these specific trades underscores the importance of craftsmanship in the service of God. In biblical times, these artisans were highly respected for their skills, which were often passed down through generations. The involvement of these workers reflects the communal effort in restoring the temple, a central place of worship and national identity for Israel. This restoration project can be seen as a physical manifestation of spiritual renewal, paralleling the reforms initiated by King Josiah. to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe king of Judah who initiated the temple repairs. He was known for his reforms and dedication to restoring the worship of Yahweh. 2. Hilkiah The high priest during Josiah's reign, who played a significant role in the temple restoration and the discovery of the Book of the Law. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, which had fallen into disrepair and was in need of restoration. 4. Carpenters, Builders, and Masons Skilled laborers tasked with the physical work of repairing the temple, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship in service to God. 5. Shaphan The scribe who was involved in the administration of the temple repairs and later read the Book of the Law to King Josiah. Teaching Points The Importance of StewardshipJust as Josiah prioritized the repair of the temple, we are called to be good stewards of the resources and responsibilities God has entrusted to us. Value of Skilled Labor The involvement of carpenters, builders, and masons highlights the dignity and importance of skilled work in God's service. Every vocation can be an act of worship. Commitment to God's House The restoration of the temple serves as a reminder of the need to maintain and honor places of worship, ensuring they reflect the glory of God. Leadership in Reform Josiah's leadership in initiating the temple repairs demonstrates the impact of godly leadership in bringing about spiritual and physical renewal. Community Involvement The collective effort in repairing the temple illustrates the power of community in achieving God's purposes.Verse 6. - Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber, and hewn stone to repair the house (comp. 2 Chronicles 34:11). The money had to be expended, partly in labor, partly in materials. The materials consisted of both wood and stone, since it was of these that Solomon's temple had been built (see 1 Kings 5:18; 1 Kings 6:7, 9, 10, 15, 36). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to the carpenters,לֶחָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים (le·ḥā·rā·šîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material builders, וְלַבֹּנִ֖ים (wə·lab·bō·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build and masons— וְלַגֹּֽדְרִ֑ים (wə·lag·gō·ḏə·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1443: To wall up or off, to build a wall to buy וְלִקְנ֤וֹת (wə·liq·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own timber עֵצִים֙ (‘ê·ṣîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood and dressed מַחְצֵ֔ב (maḥ·ṣêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4274: A hewing, a quarry stone וְאַבְנֵ֣י (wə·’aḇ·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone to repair לְחַזֵּ֖ק (lə·ḥaz·zêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the temple. הַבָּֽיִת׃ (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Kings 22:6 NIV2 Kings 22:6 NLT 2 Kings 22:6 ESV 2 Kings 22:6 NASB 2 Kings 22:6 KJV 2 Kings 22:6 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 22:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 22:6 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 22:6 French Bible 2 Kings 22:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 22:6 To the carpenters and to the builders (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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