2 Chronicles 33:5
2 Chronicles 33:5 in Multiple Translations
In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven.
And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.
And he made altars for all the stars of heaven in the two outer squares of the house of the Lord.
He built these altars to worship the sun, moon, and stars in both courtyards of the Lord's Temple.
And he built altars for all the hoste of the heauen in the two courtes of the house of the Lord.
And he buildeth altars to all the host of the heavens in the two courts of the house of Jehovah.
He built altars for all the army of the sky in the two courts of the LORD’s house.
And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.
And he built them for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
He directed that altars for worshiping all the stars be built in both of the courtyards outside the temple.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 33:5
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2 Chronicles 33:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
מִזְבְּח֖וֹת
לְ/כָל
צְבָ֣א
הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֖י
חַצְר֥וֹת
בֵּית
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִזְבְּח֖וֹת
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-mp
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
צְבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֖י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Prep | Adj
חַצְר֥וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cp
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 33:5
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
צְבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
הַ/שָּׁמָ֑יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
בִּ/שְׁתֵּ֖י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Prep | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
חַצְר֥וֹת
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
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.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 33:5
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:5
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Context — Manasseh Reigns in Judah
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. 7Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 4:9 | He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 32:34–35 | They have placed their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech—something I never commanded them, nor had it ever entered My mind, that they should commit such an abomination and cause Judah to sin. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 8:7–18 | Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. “Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.” So I went in and looked, and engraved all around the wall was every kind of crawling creature and detestable beast, along with all the idols of the house of Israel. Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.” Then He brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the house of the LORD, and I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Yet you will see even greater abominations than these.” So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they are practicing here, that they must also fill the land with violence and continually provoke Me to anger? Look, they are even putting the branch to their nose! Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” |
2 Chronicles 33:5 Summary
This verse tells us that Manasseh, the king of Judah, built altars to worship the stars and other celestial bodies in the courtyards of the temple, which was a place meant for worshiping God alone, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:4. This was a sinful act that went against God's commands, as stated in Exodus 20:3-5. We can learn from Manasseh's mistake by prioritizing our worship of God and avoiding idolatry, as warned against in 1 Corinthians 10:21-22. By focusing on God and following His commands, we can avoid spiritual darkness and experience His mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 119:1-2 and Romans 8:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Manasseh build altars to all the host of heaven in the courtyards of the house of the LORD?
Manasseh built these altars as part of his idolatrous practices, which were a direct rebellion against God's command to worship Him alone, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:13 and Exodus 20:3-5.
What is meant by 'the host of heaven' in this verse?
The host of heaven refers to the sun, moon, stars, and other celestial bodies that were often worshipped as gods by the surrounding nations, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:19 and 2 Kings 21:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teachings on worship?
This verse highlights the importance of worshiping God alone, as emphasized in Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 6:13, and serves as a warning against the dangers of idolatry, as seen in Romans 1:25 and 1 Corinthians 10:21-22.
What can we learn from Manasseh's actions in this verse?
We can learn that our actions have consequences, and that turning away from God's commands can lead to spiritual darkness, as seen in Isaiah 59:2 and Romans 1:18-25, but also that God is a God of mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 and Psalm 86:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unintentionally worshiping 'the host of heaven' in my own life, such as prioritizing worldly pursuits over my relationship with God?
- How can I ensure that my worship is focused solely on God, and not on idols or other distractions, as warned against in 1 John 5:21 and Acts 17:23?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be compromising my faith, and how can I take steps to align myself with God's commands, as seen in Psalm 119:59-60 and 2 Corinthians 13:5?
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of God, and how can I apply that to my own relationship with Him, as seen in Jeremiah 29:13 and Matthew 7:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 33:5
[See comments on 2 Kings 21:5]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 33:5
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 33:5
2 Chronicles 33:5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.Ver. 5. And he built altars.] See 2 Kings 21:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 33:5
Verse 5. He built altars] See the principal facts in this chapter explained in the notes on 2Kg 21:1-17.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 33:5
5. the two courts] Cp. 2 Chronicles 4:9, (note).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 33:5
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Modern Day Witchcraft and Sorceries Exposed by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of addressing and exposing sin in society. He believes that people are often unaware of their own sins and need to be awakened |
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Ezekiel 8:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the need for spiritual renewal in his sermon 'Ezekiel 8:7', illustrating how Jerusalem's forsaking of God led to abominations that were hidden from view but |