2 Chronicles 29:33
2 Chronicles 29:33 in Multiple Translations
And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep.
And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.
And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.
And the holy things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.
In addition there were dedicated offerings of six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep.
And for sanctification sixe hundreth bullockes, and three thousand sheepe.
And the sanctified things [are] oxen six hundred, and sheep three thousand.
The consecrated things were six hundred head of cattle and three thousand sheep.
And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.
And they consecrated to the Lord six hundred oxen, and three thousand sheep.
The other animals that they brought were 600 bulls and 3,000 sheep and goats that were set apart to be sacrifices.
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2 Chronicles 29:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֑ים
בָּקָר֙
שֵׁ֣שׁ
מֵא֔וֹת
וְ/צֹ֖אן
שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת
אֲלָפִֽים
וְֽ/הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֑ים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Conj | Art | N-mp
בָּקָר֙
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
N-cs
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֔וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/צֹ֖אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
Conj | N-cs
שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
אֲלָפִֽים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 29:33
וְֽ/הַ/קֳּדָשִׁ֑ים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Conj | Art | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
בָּקָר֙
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֔וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/צֹ֖אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
Conj | N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
אֲלָפִֽים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 29:33
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:33
Context — Hezekiah Restores Temple Worship
31Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings.
32The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD.
33And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep.
34However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. 35Furthermore, 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.2 Chronicles 29:33 Summary
[This verse shows that the people were very willing to give to God, offering a large number of animals for sacrifice. This act of giving was a way for them to show their love and gratitude to the Lord, similar to the concept of giving our firstfruits to God, as seen in Proverbs 3:9-10. The people's generosity and willingness to sacrifice reflect the importance of putting God first in our lives, as taught in Matthew 6:33 and Luke 12:31. By looking at this verse, we can learn about the value of giving our best to God and cultivating a heart of gratitude, as encouraged in Psalm 100:4-5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were consecrated offerings in the context of 2 Chronicles 29:33?
Consecrated offerings in 2 Chronicles 29:33 refer to the animals that were dedicated to the Lord for sacrifice, as seen in the large number of bulls and sheep mentioned, similar to the concept of consecration in Exodus 28:38 and Leviticus 27:9.
Why were there so many animals mentioned in this verse?
The large number of animals, six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep, signifies the people's willingness to give to the Lord and to demonstrate their gratitude, as encouraged by Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29:31, reflecting the principle that we should give our best to God, as seen in Malachi 1:6-8.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles 29?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of King Hezekiah's reforms and the people's response to his call to consecrate themselves to the Lord, as initiated in 2 Chronicles 29:5-11, highlighting the importance of worship and sacrifice in the life of the community, similar to the emphasis in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
What can we learn from the people's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of generosity and willingness to give to the Lord, as the people's hearts were willing to bring sacrifices and thank offerings, demonstrating a key aspect of worship, as also seen in Psalm 100:4-5 and Romans 12:1.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of consecrated animals say about the people's commitment to their faith, and how can I apply this level of commitment in my own life?
- How do the actions of the people in 2 Chronicles 29:33 reflect the principles of worship and sacrifice found in other parts of the Bible, such as in Leviticus 1:1-17 and Hebrews 13:15-16?
- In what ways can I consecrate myself to the Lord, as the people did in this verse, and what sacrifices can I make in my own life as an act of worship, considering the teachings of Matthew 16:24-26 and Luke 9:23-25?
- How does the concept of consecration in this verse relate to the idea of being a living sacrifice, as mentioned in Romans 12:1, and what are the implications for my daily life?
- What role does gratitude play in the people's decision to bring so many sacrifices, and how can I cultivate a heart of gratitude in my own relationship with God, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalm 107:1?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 29:33
And the consecrated things,.... Which were devoted for peace offerings, of which the owners had a part: were six hundred oxen, and three thousand sheep; which was a much lesser number than what were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 29:33
And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
i.e. All the offerings consecrated to God besides the burnt-offerings already mentioned.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
2 Chronicles 29:33 And the consecrated things [were] six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.Ver. 33. And the consecrated things.] Reserved to be offered up another time. See 2 Chronicles 29:32.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 29:33
(33) The consecrated things.—That is, the victims for the thank-offerings. (2 Chronicles 35:13.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 29:33
33. the consecrated things] The term was applied (1) to gold and other valuables offered in the Temple; cp. 2 Chronicles 15:18; 1 Chronicles 13:8-11; (2) to those parts of the various sacrifices which were assigned to be eaten by the priests; Leviticus 21:22 (“the holy [bread]”); Leviticus 22:2-3; Leviticus 22:15 (“the holy things”). Here the reference is more general, i.e. to the thankofferings (2 Chronicles 29:35) themselves.