2 Chronicles 31:8
2 Chronicles 31:8 in Multiple Translations
When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel.
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed Jehovah, and his people Israel.
And when Hezekiah and the rulers came and saw all the store of goods, they gave praise to the Lord and to his people Israel.
When Hezekiah and his officials came and saw what had been collected, they thanked the Lord and his people Israel.
And when Hezekiah and the princes came, and saw the heapes, they blessed the Lord and his people Israel.
And Hezekiah and the heads come in and see the heaps, and bless Jehovah and His people Israel,
When Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD and his people Israel.
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.
And when Ezechias and his princes came in, they saw the heaps, and they blessed the Lord and the people of Israel.
When Hezekiah and his officials saw the heaps, they praised Yahweh and requested God to bless the people.
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2 Chronicles 31:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֔ים
וַ/יִּרְא֖וּ
אֶת
הָ/עֲרֵמ֑וֹת
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכוּ֙
אֶת
יְהוָ֔ה
וְ/אֵ֖ת
עַמּ֥/וֹ
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֔ים
sar
H8269
ruler
Conj | Art | N-mp
וַ/יִּרְא֖וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עֲרֵמ֑וֹת
ʻârêm
H6194
heap
Art | N-fp
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכוּ֙
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עַמּ֥/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 31:8
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֔ים
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וַ/יִּרְא֖וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עֲרֵמ֑וֹת
ʻârêm
H6194
"heap"
Art | N-fp
This Hebrew word means a heap or pile, often referring to a sheaf of grain. It appears in the Bible as a heap of corn. In Genesis, it describes a large amount of food.
Definition: heap, pile
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: heap (of corn), sheaf. See also: Ruth 3:7; Nehemiah 3:34; Jeremiah 50:26.
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכוּ֙
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עַמּ֥/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 31:8
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Context — Contributions for Worship
6And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.
7In the third month they began building up the heaps, and they finished in the seventh month.
8When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel.
9Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps, 10and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 2 | Genesis 14:19–20 | and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. |
| 3 | Philippians 4:10 | Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. |
| 4 | Psalms 144:15 | Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 29:10–20 | Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. 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. O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You. And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.” Then David said to the whole assembly, “Blessed be the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:55 | And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: |
| 7 | Judges 5:9 | My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD! |
| 8 | 1 Thessalonians 3:9 | How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 6:18 | When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 8:14–15 | And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, |
2 Chronicles 31:8 Summary
This verse shows us that when we are faithful to God and bring our tithes and offerings, He blesses us abundantly, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:6-7. Hezekiah and his officials recognized this blessing and responded with praise and gratitude, as we should too, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5. We can learn from their example to always acknowledge and thank God for the blessings in our lives, and to recognize the role that others play in bringing about those blessings, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:8-10. By doing so, we can experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from living a life of faithfulness and obedience to God, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Hezekiah and his officials to bless the LORD and His people Israel?
The large heaps of tithes and offerings that the Israelites and Judahites had brought, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:6-7, prompted Hezekiah and his officials to bless the LORD and His people Israel, recognizing the abundance as a blessing from God, similar to the blessings promised in Malachi 3:10.
Why did Hezekiah and his officials bless the people along with the LORD?
Hezekiah and his officials blessed the people because they recognized that the people's faithfulness in bringing their tithes and offerings was a direct result of God's blessing and faithfulness to them, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:10, and as encouraged in Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
What can we learn from Hezekiah's response to the abundance of tithes and offerings?
We can learn the importance of recognizing and responding to God's blessings with gratitude and praise, as Hezekiah did, and as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5, and also the value of acknowledging the role of God's people in bringing about His blessings, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:8-10.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles?
This verse fits into the overall theme of 2 Chronicles, which emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God, as seen in the reign of King Hezekiah, and the blessings that result from it, as promised in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 31:8-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can express my gratitude to God for the blessings in my life, like Hezekiah did in this verse?
- How can I, like Hezekiah, recognize and acknowledge the faithfulness of others in bringing about God's blessings in my life and community?
- What are some 'heaps' of blessings in my life that I can thank God for, and how can I use them to bless others, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:10?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites and Judahites in this verse, demonstrate my faithfulness to God through my giving and service to others, as encouraged in Acts 20:35?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:8
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps,.... Of the tithes and firstfruits: they blessed the Lord; for the great increase of the fruits of the earth, and for making the people so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:8
In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished them in the seventh month. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:8
They blessed the Lord; both for giving such plentiful provisions to his land in this year, and for giving his people such liberal and pious hearts towards this good work. And his people Israel; they praised them for their forwardness and faithfulness in it.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:8
2 Chronicles 31:8 And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.Ver. 8. They blessed the Lord.] For so good a year; but especially for so good a frame of spirit in the people.
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