Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Solomon consecrated the middle part of the courtyard in front of the temple of the LORD, and there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings, because the bronze altar he had made could not hold the burnt offerings, the grain offerings and the fat portions. New Living Translation Solomon then consecrated the central area of the courtyard in front of the LORD’s Temple. He offered burnt offerings and the fat of peace offerings there, because the bronze altar he had built could not hold all the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and sacrificial fat. English Standard Version And Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD, for there he offered the burnt offering and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar Solomon had made could not hold the burnt offering and the grain offering and the fat. Berean Standard Bible Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. King James Bible Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat. New King James Version Furthermore Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the LORD; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat. New American Standard Bible Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was before the house of the LORD, for he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings there, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to contain the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat. NASB 1995 Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD, for there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to contain the burnt offering, the grain offering and the fat. NASB 1977 Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD, for there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to contain the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat. Legacy Standard Bible Then Solomon set apart as holy the middle of the court that was before the house of Yahweh, because there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings; for the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to hold the burnt offering and the grain offering and the fat. Amplified Bible Moreover, Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the house of the LORD, for it was there that he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings because the bronze altar which he had made was not sufficient to hold the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat [all together]. Christian Standard Bible Since the bronze altar that Solomon had made could not accommodate the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat of the fellowship offerings, Solomon first consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the LORD’s temple and then offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings there. Holman Christian Standard Bible Since the bronze altar that Solomon had made could not accommodate the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat of the fellowship offerings, Solomon first consecrated the middle of the courtyard that was in front of the LORD’s temple and then offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the fellowship offerings there. American Standard Version Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of Jehovah; for there he offered the burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt-offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat. Contemporary English Version On that same day, Solomon dedicated the courtyard in front of the temple and got it ready to be used for worship. The bronze altar he had made was too small, so he used the courtyard to offer sacrifices to please the LORD and grain sacrifices, and also to send up in smoke the fat from the other offerings. English Revised Version Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD; for there he offered the burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offering, and the meal offering, and the fat. GOD'S WORD® Translation Solomon designated the courtyard in front of the LORD's temple as a holy place. He sacrificed the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and the fat because the bronze altar that he had made and that was in front of the LORD was not able to hold all of them. Good News Translation Solomon consecrated the central part of the courtyard, the area in front of the Temple, and then offered there the sacrifices burned whole, the grain offerings, and the fat from the fellowship offerings. He did this because the bronze altar which he had made was too small for all these offerings. International Standard Version Solomon also dedicated the middle of the court in front of the LORD's Temple by offering there burnt offerings and fat from peace offerings because the bronze altar that Solomon had made could not contain the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and fat portion offerings. Majority Standard Bible Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. NET Bible Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard that is in front of the LORD's temple. He offered burnt sacrifices, grain offerings, and the fat from the peace offerings there, because the bronze altar that Solomon had made was too small to hold all these offerings. New Heart English Bible Moreover Solomon made the middle of the court holy that was before the house of the LORD; for there he offered the burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offering, and the meal offering, and the fat. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt-offerings, and the meat-offerings, and the fat. World English Bible Moreover Solomon made the middle of the court that was before Yahweh’s house holy; for there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offering, the meal offering, and the fat. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Solomon sanctifies the middle of the court that [is] before the house of YHWH, for he has made the burnt-offerings and the fat of the peace-offerings there, for the altar of bronze that Solomon made has not been able to contain the burnt-offering, and the present, and the fat. Young's Literal Translation And Solomon sanctifieth the middle of the court that is before the house of Jehovah, for he hath made there the burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings: for the altar of brass that Solomon made hath not been able to contain the burnt-offering, and the present, and the fat. Smith's Literal Translation And Solomon will consecrate the midst of the enclosure which was before the house of Jehovah, for he did there the burnt-offerings and the fat of the peace, for the altar of brass which Solomon made was not able to contain the burnt-offering and the gift and the fat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSolomon also sanctified the middle of the court before the temple of the Lord: for he offered there the holocausts, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brazen altar, which he had made, could not hold the holocausts and the sacrifices and the fat: Catholic Public Domain Version Also, Solomon sanctified the middle of the atrium in front of the temple of the Lord. For he had offered the holocausts and the fat of peace offerings in that place because the bronze altar, which he had made, had not been able to support the holocausts and the sacrifices and the fat. New American Bible Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the court facing the house of the LORD; he offered there the burnt offerings and the fat of the communion offerings, since the bronze altar which Solomon had made could not hold the burnt offering, the grain offering, and the fat. New Revised Standard Version Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the LORD; for there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the offerings of well-being because the bronze altar Solomon had made could not hold the burnt offering and the grain offering and the fat parts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was too small to hold the burnt offerings and the meal offerings and the fat. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Solomon hallowed the inside of the courtyard that is before the house of LORD JEHOVAH, because there he brought forth sacrifices and the fat of peace offerings, for the altar of brass that Solomon made was small and could not contain the sacrifices and fine flour and the fat of peace offerings. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD; for there he offered the burnt-offerings, and the fat of the peace-offerings; because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt-offering, and the meal-offering, and the fat. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in the house of the Lord: for he offered there the whole-burnt-offerings and the fat of the peace-offerings, for the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not sufficient to receive the whole-burnt-offerings, and the meat-offerings, and the fat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sacrifices of Dedication…6The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. 7Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not contain all these offerings. 8So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:64 On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. 2 Chronicles 4:1 He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high. 2 Chronicles 6:13 Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, 1 Kings 8:22-23 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 1 Kings 8:54 Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. 2 Chronicles 5:6 There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 2 Chronicles 29:35 Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. Leviticus 9:22-24 Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down. / Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. 1 Kings 9:25 Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple. 2 Chronicles 30:24 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. 2 Chronicles 35:7-9 From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present. / His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. / Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. Hebrews 13:10 We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Ephesians 2:20-22 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. Treasury of Scripture Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat. hallowed 2 Chronicles 36:14 Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem. Numbers 16:37,38 Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are hallowed… 1 Kings 8:64 The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the LORD was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings. the brazen 2 Chronicles 4:1 Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof. Jump to Previous Able Altar Brazen Bronze Burnt Burnt-Offerings Consecrated Court Fat gs Hallowed Holy House Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offerings Middle Moreover Offered Offering Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Receive SolomonJump to Next Able Altar Brazen Bronze Burnt Burnt-Offerings Consecrated Court Fat gs Hallowed Holy House Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offerings Middle Moreover Offered Offering Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Receive Solomon2 Chronicles 7 1. God having given testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven, 2. and glory in the temple, the people worship him 4. Solomon's solemn sacrifice 8. Solomon having kept the feasts of tabernacles and dedication, dismisses the people 12. God appearing to Solomon, gives him promises upon condition Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD Solomon's act of consecration signifies setting apart the courtyard for a holy purpose. The courtyard, located in front of the temple, was a significant area for worship and sacrifices. This act reflects the importance of dedicating spaces for God's service, a practice rooted in the Old Testament (Exodus 29:43-44). The temple itself, built by Solomon, was a fulfillment of God's promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-13), and its consecration was a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem. He is known for his wisdom and dedication to God. 2. The Courtyard The area in front of the temple where Solomon consecrated space for offerings due to the overflow of sacrifices. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. Burnt Offerings and Peace Offerings Sacrifices made to God, symbolizing atonement and fellowship, respectively. 5. The Bronze Altar An altar made by Solomon for sacrifices, which was insufficient to hold all the offerings during the dedication of the temple. Teaching Points The Abundance of WorshipSolomon's need to consecrate additional space for offerings highlights the abundance and overflow of worship. Our worship should be generous and wholehearted. The Insufficiency of Human Efforts The bronze altar's inability to contain all offerings symbolizes the limitations of human efforts. It points to the need for a greater, perfect sacrifice found in Jesus Christ. Consecration and Holiness Solomon's act of consecrating the courtyard underscores the importance of setting apart spaces and times for God. We are called to consecrate our lives as living sacrifices. Community in Worship The communal aspect of the offerings reflects the importance of corporate worship. We are encouraged to gather together in worship and fellowship. God's Provision Despite the limitations of the altar, God provided a way for the offerings to be made. This reminds us of God's provision in our lives, even when resources seem insufficient.(7) Moreover.--And. This verse is slightly modified from 1Kings 8:64 (see the Notes there). Which Solomon had made.--2Chronicles 4:1. Kings, which was before the Lord. Was not able to receive.--An explanation of the phrase of Kings, "was too little to receive." The burnt offerings . . . meat offerings.--Both are singular in the Heb. Hebrew Then Solomonשְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne consecrated וַיְקַדֵּ֣שׁ (way·qad·dêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated the middle תּ֤וֹךְ (tō·wḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre of the courtyard הֶֽחָצֵר֙ (he·ḥā·ṣêr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet in front לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction there שָׁם֙ (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither he offered עָ֤שָׂה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the burnt offerings הָֽעֹל֔וֹת (hā·‘ō·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and the fat חֶלְבֵ֣י (ḥel·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2459: Fat, richest, choice part of the peace offerings, הַשְּׁלָמִ֑ים (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering since כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the bronze הַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ (han·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base altar מִזְבַּ֤ח (miz·baḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4196: An altar [he] שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had made עָשָׂ֣ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make could יָכ֗וֹל (yā·ḵō·wl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no contain לְהָכִ֛יל (lə·hā·ḵîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3557: To keep in, to measure, to maintain [all these offerings]. הַמִּנְחָ֖ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering Links 2 Chronicles 7:7 NIV2 Chronicles 7:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 7:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 7:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 7:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 7:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 7:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 7:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 7:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 7:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 7:7 Moreover Solomon made the middle (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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