2 Chronicles 33:4
2 Chronicles 33:4 in Multiple Translations
Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”
Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, whereof Jehovah said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
And he made altars in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord had said, In Jerusalem will my name be for ever.
He built altars in the Lord's Temple, about which the Lord had said, “I shall be honored in Jerusalem forever.”
Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had saide, In Ierusalem shall my Name be for euer.
And he hath built altars in the house of Jehovah of which Jehovah had said, 'In Jerusalem is My name to the age.'
He built altars in the LORD’s house, of which the LORD said, “My name shall be in Jerusalem forever.”
Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
He built also altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said: In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.
He directed his workers to build altars for foreign gods in the temple, about which Yahweh had said, “It is here in Jerusalem that I want people to worship me, forever.”
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2 Chronicles 33:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָנָ֥ה
מִזְבְּח֖וֹת
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
יְהוָ֑ה
אֲשֶׁר֙
אָמַ֣ר
יְהוָ֔ה
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֥ם
יִֽהְיֶה
שְּׁמִ֖/י
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
וּ/בָנָ֥ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִזְבְּח֖וֹת
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-mp
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֲשֶׁר֙
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֥ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
שְּׁמִ֖/י
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:4
וּ/בָנָ֥ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
מִזְבְּח֖וֹת
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
N-mp
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
אֲשֶׁר֙
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
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.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֥ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שְּׁמִ֖/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
לְ/עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:4
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:4
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:4
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:4
Context — Manasseh Reigns in Judah
2And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
3For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven.
4Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.”
5In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. 6He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 7:16 | For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:29 | May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 12:11 | then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 6:6 | But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ |
| 5 | 2 Kings 21:4–5 | Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 7:30 | For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 33:15 | He 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. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 34:3–4 | In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 9:3 | And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 32:19 | They spoke against the God of Jerusalem as they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth—the work of human hands. |
2 Chronicles 33:4 Summary
[This verse shows how King Manasseh disobeyed God by building altars to false gods in the Temple, which was meant to be a special place for worshiping the one true God. This was a big mistake, because God had promised to be with His people in Jerusalem forever, as seen in 1 Kings 8:13. Manasseh's actions made God very angry, and we can learn from his mistake by being careful to only worship the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5. By doing so, we can experience God's presence and blessing in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Manasseh build altars in the house of the Lord when God had specifically said His Name would remain in Jerusalem forever?
Manasseh's actions were a direct rebellion against God's commands, similar to the Israelites' disobedience in Exodus 32:1-6, and demonstrate the depths of his sinful heart, as seen in Jeremiah 17:9.
What does it mean for God's Name to remain in Jerusalem forever?
This refers to God's promise to establish Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel, where His presence would dwell among His people, as seen in 1 Kings 8:13 and Psalm 132:13-14.
How could Manasseh, a king of Judah, engage in such blatant idolatry?
Manasseh's idolatry was a result of his rejection of God's laws and his embracing of the sinful practices of the surrounding nations, as warned against in Deuteronomy 18:9-12 and Judges 2:10-13.
What are the consequences of building altars to false gods in the house of the Lord?
Building altars to false gods in the house of the Lord is a grave offense against God, leading to His anger and judgment, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:6 and Deuteronomy 29:23-28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be subtly introducing idolatry into my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to God?
- How can I ensure that my worship and service are solely directed towards the one true God, and not towards false idols or distractions?
- What does it mean for God's Name to dwell in my heart, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of His presence in my life?
- In what ways can I prioritize the purity and integrity of my worship, just as God desires His people to worship Him in spirit and truth, as seen in John 4:24?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:4
[See comments on 2 Kings 21:4]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:4
For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:4
2 Chronicles 33:4 Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.Ver. 4. In the house of the Lord.] Which was as bad as for a wife to bring her paramours into her husband’ s bed.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:4
(4) Also he built . . . In Jerusalem.—Literally as Kings. Manasseh built altars in the Temple, as Ahaz had done (2 Kings 16:10, seq.).Shall my name be for ever.—A heightening of the phrase in Kings, “I will set mv name.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:4
4. shall my name be for ever] Cp. 2 Chronicles 7:16.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:4
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A Call for Intercessors by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging that all our learning is meaningless without God's guidance. He prays for God to touch his physical body, mind, and the hearts |
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06 New Wine in New Wineskins - the Church a Place of Sacrifice and Protection by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sacrificial living and wholehearted dedication to God in building His church. It encourages believers to offer everything to God, seek His |
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Bristol Conference 1975-09 Nehemiah - His Problem by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the character of Nehemiah and his problem. Nehemiah is described as a concerned, charitable, cheerful, and courageous man. The speaker sugges |
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The Greatest Danger This World Faces Today by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God desperately for revival, drawing parallels from the stories of King Josiah and Ezra in the Bible. It highlights the need for th |
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Hope in a Hopeless World by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of finding hope in a seemingly hopeless world, particularly for the youth. He discusses the overwhelming influence of social media and the n |
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Josiah's Good Reign by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield preaches on the inspiring story of King Josiah, a young man who sought after the God of David his father and embarked on a journey of purging Judah and Jerusalem of i |
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The Eyes of the Lord Upon by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes that the eyes of the Lord are always watching over those whose hearts are upright towards Him, as illustrated in 2 Chronicles 16:9. He reflects on King Asa's f |