Topical Encyclopedia The term "Silver of the Temple" refers to the silver that was used in various capacities within the context of the ancient Israelite temple, particularly in Jerusalem. This silver held significant religious, cultural, and economic importance in biblical times.Biblical References and Uses 1. Construction and Maintenance: Silver was one of the precious metals used in the construction and maintenance of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem. In Exodus 26:19, silver is mentioned as the material for the bases of the Tabernacle's frames: "You are to make forty silver bases under the twenty frames: two bases for each frame, one under each tenon." 2. Temple Treasury: The Temple treasury was a repository for silver and other offerings brought by the Israelites. This silver was used for the upkeep of the Temple and to support the work of the priests and Levites. In 2 Kings 12:13, it is noted that the silver collected was used for repairs: "However, no silver bowls, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any other articles of gold or silver were made for the house of the LORD from the money brought into the temple of the LORD." 3. Offerings and Sacrifices: Silver was also used as a form of offering. In Leviticus 5:15, the law prescribes a guilt offering involving silver: "If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, according to your valuation in silver shekels, based on the sanctuary shekel, as a guilt offering." 4. Redemption and Atonement: Silver played a role in the redemption of the firstborn and in atonement practices. In Numbers 3:47, the redemption price for the firstborn is specified: "You are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs." 5. Symbol of Betrayal: Perhaps one of the most poignant uses of silver in the New Testament is its association with the betrayal of Jesus Christ. Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, as recorded in Matthew 26:15: "and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?' And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver." Cultural and Religious Significance Silver in the Temple context was not merely a commodity but a symbol of purity, value, and dedication to God. Its use in sacred settings underscored the holiness and reverence due to the worship of Yahweh. The meticulous instructions regarding silver in the construction and function of the Temple highlight its importance in maintaining the sanctity and order of worship. Economic Implications The accumulation and use of silver in the Temple also had economic implications. It represented wealth and stability, serving as a medium of exchange and a measure of value. The Temple's treasury, filled with silver and other offerings, was a testament to the collective devotion and economic participation of the Israelite community. Conclusion The "Silver of the Temple" is a multifaceted concept that encompasses religious, cultural, and economic dimensions within the biblical narrative. Its presence in the scriptures serves as a reminder of the material and spiritual investments made by the Israelites in their relationship with God. Nave's Topical Index 1 Chronicles 28:14He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service: Nave's Topical Index 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 Ezra 5:14 Ezra 6:5 Ezra 8:26 Daniel 5:2 Greek 4715. stater -- a stater (a coin) ... 4715 -- a silver coin worth two and equivalent to (a , four drachmae) -- the exact amount of the Temple-tax required for people. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4715.htm - 6k Library Of the Building of this Temple The Temple of Solomon did not Take Forty-Six Years to Build. With ... How Cyrus, King of the Persians, Delivered the Jews Out Of The Story of Solomon and his Temple Matt. xxvi. 67, 68 The Cleansing of the Temple - the Sign,' which is not a Sign. A Description of the Temple. Rebuilding the Temple The Two Boy Kings. The Lame Man at the Temple Gate. Resources What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Achan in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely? | GotQuestions.org Silver: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Silver for Ornamentation of, and in the Manufacture of, the Utensils for the Tabernacle Silver of Saints Purified by Affliction Silver of the Medo-Persian Kingdom Silver of the Tongue of the Just Silver of the Words of the Lord Silver used As Money from the Earliest Times Silver: (Dross of) of the Wicked Silver: (Labour of Seeking For) of Diligence Required For Silver: (Reprobate) the Wicked Silver: Baskets (Rv), or Filigree (Margin, RV) Silver: Generally Found in an Impure State Silver: Given by David and his Subjects for Making the Temple Silver: Given by the Israelite for Making the Tabernacle Silver: Made Into: Beds or Couches Silver: Made Into: Candlesticks Silver: Made Into: Ornaments and Hooks for the Pillars of the Tabernacle Silver: Made Into: Ornaments for the Person Silver: Made Into: Sockets for the Boards of the Tabernacle Silver: Made Into: Thin Plates Silver: Made Into: Wires (Alluded To) Silver: Often Given As Presents Silver: Purified, Called: Choice Silver Silver: Purified, Called: Refined Silver Silver: Taken in War often Consecrated to God Silver: Taken in War Purified by Fire Silver: Tarshish Carried on Extensive Commerce In Silver: The Patriarchs Rich In Silver: The Working In, a Trade Silver: Veins of, Found in the Earth Silver: Very Abundant in the Reign of Solomon Silver: Wisdom to be Esteemed More Than Related Terms |
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