2 Chronicles 33:17
2 Chronicles 33:17 in Multiple Translations
Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God.
Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only.
Nevertheless the people sacrificed still in the high places, but only unto Jehovah their God.
However, the people still made offerings in the high places, but only to the Lord their God.
But the people still sacrificed on the high places, but only to the Lord their God.
Neuerthelesse the people did sacrifice stil in the hie places, but vnto the Lord their God.
but still the people are sacrificing in high places, only — to Jehovah their God.
Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places, but only to the LORD their God.
Nevertheless, the people sacrificed still in the high places, yet to the LORD their God only.
Nevertheless the people still sacrificed in the high places to the Lord their God.
The people continued to offer sacrifices on the hilltops, but only to Yahweh their God.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 33:17
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2 Chronicles 33:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲבָל֙
ע֣וֹד
הָ/עָ֔ם
זֹבְחִ֖ים
בַּ/בָּמ֑וֹת
רַ֖ק
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶֽם
אֲבָל֙
ʼăbâl
H61
truly
Adv
ע֣וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
זֹבְחִ֖ים
zâbach
H2076
to sacrifice
V-Qal
בַּ/בָּמ֑וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
high place
Prep | N-fp
רַ֖ק
raq
H7535
except
DirObjM
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:17
אֲבָל֙
ʼăbâl
H61
"truly"
Adv
This Hebrew word means truly or surely, often used to emphasize a point. It appears in the Bible as 'but', 'indeed', or 'verily'.
Definition: 1) truly, verily, surely 2) but, however, howbeit 3) contrariwise, nay rather (neg.)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: but, indeed, nevertheless, verily. See also: Genesis 17:19; 2 Chronicles 1:4; Daniel 10:21.
ע֣וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
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.
זֹבְחִ֖ים
zâbach
H2076
"to sacrifice"
V-Qal
To sacrifice means to slaughter an animal, usually for a religious offering, as seen in the Bible's instructions for worship. This term is used in many contexts, including sacrifices for eating or in divine judgment. It's often translated as 'kill' or 'offer' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to slaughter, kill, sacrifice, slaughter for sacrifice 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter for sacrifice 1a2) to slaughter for eating 1a3) to slaughter in divine judgment 1b) (Piel) to sacrifice, offer sacrifice Aramaic equivalent: de.vach (דְּבַח "to sacrifice" H1684)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Kings 8:62; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/בָּמ֑וֹת
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
Prep | N-fp
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
רַ֖ק
raq
H7535
"except"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
לַ/יהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:17
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- 2 Chronicles 33:17 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:17
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:17
Context — Manasseh’s Repentance and Restoration
15He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city.
16Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.
17Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God.
18As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with his prayer to his God and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 19His prayer and how God received his plea, as well as all his sin and unfaithfulness, and the sites where he built high places and set up Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself, they are indeed written in the Records of the Seers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 32:12 | Did not Hezekiah himself remove His high places and His altars and say to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You must worship before one altar, and on it you shall burn sacrifices’? |
| 2 | 1 Kings 22:43 | And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 15:4 | Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 15:17 | The high places were not removed from Israel, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted all his days. |
2 Chronicles 33:17 Summary
This verse shows that even after the king of Judah, Manasseh, restored the temple and encouraged the people to worship God, they still had a tendency to worship in their own way, at the high places. This was not in line with God's commands, which specified that worship should take place at the temple in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 12:10-11). We can learn from this that our worship and devotion to God should be guided by His Word and principles, rather than our own desires or habits (Psalm 119:105). By prioritizing God's commands and seeking to worship Him in spirit and truth, we can deepen our relationship with Him and please Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people of Judah continue to sacrifice at the high places despite the king's efforts to restore worship at the temple?
The people of Judah continued to sacrifice at the high places because it was a deeply ingrained habit, and although they were now sacrificing only to the LORD their God, it was still a form of disobedience, as the law commanded them to worship only at the temple in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 12:10-11).
Is it okay to worship God in any location, or are there specific places where we should worship?
While God is omnipresent and can be worshiped anywhere (Psalm 139:7-10), the Bible teaches that there are specific places and ways of worshiping that are pleasing to God, such as the temple in Jerusalem during Old Testament times (2 Chronicles 33:16).
How can we apply the lesson of this verse to our own lives, in terms of our worship and devotion to God?
We can apply this lesson by being mindful of our own habits and traditions in worship, and ensuring that they align with God's commands and principles, such as worshiping God in spirit and truth (John 4:24).
What does this verse reveal about the nature of God's people, and their tendency to compromise or hold onto old habits?
This verse reveals that God's people have always struggled with compromise and holding onto old habits, even after experiencing revival and restoration, as seen in the example of the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 32:1-6) and the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 10:1-12).
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'high places' in my own life where I may be compromising my worship or devotion to God, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I prioritize worshiping God in the ways that He has commanded, rather than following my own desires or traditions?
- How can I balance the desire for convenience or familiarity in worship with the need to follow God's commands and principles?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'sacrificing' to God, but not in the way that He has prescribed, and how can I adjust my approach to please Him?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:17
Nevertheless, the people did sacrifice still in the high places,.... Not in those that were built for idols, at least did not sacrifice to them; for it follows: yet unto the Lord their God only; the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:17
Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only. The people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
2 Chronicles 33:17 Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, [yet] unto the LORD their God only.Ver. 17. Nevertheless the people did sacrifice.] Do Manasseh what he could to the contrary. Plus valet malum inolitum, quam bonum insolitum. It is hard to break people off their sinful and superstitious customs.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
’S AND —HIS AND REFORMS (2 Chronicles 33:11-17). This section is peculiar to the Chronicle, and none has excited more scepticism among modern critics. The progress of cuneiform research, however, has proved the perfect possibility of the facts most disputed, viz., the captivity and subsequent restoration of Manasseh.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:17
Verse 17. The people did sacrifice] "Nevertheless the people did sacrifice on the high places, but only to the name of the WORD of the Lord their God." - Targum.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:17
17. yet … only] R.V. but only.… Cp. 2 Chronicles 32:12, note.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:17
Compare 2 Kings 21:2, note; 2 Kings 18:4, note.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:17
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Watch by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh delivers a powerful sermon on the reign of King Asa, emphasizing the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and complete trust in God. Asa's story serves as a solemn wa |
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Nevertheless! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the profound impact of the word 'NEVERTHELESS' in conveying comfort, encouragement, and strength from God's Word. Through various passages, he highlights ho |