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2 Chronicles 8:12

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2 Chronicles 8:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

At that time Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD he had built in front of the portico.

King James Version KJV

¶ Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,

American Standard Version ASV

Then Solomon offered burnt-offerings unto Jehovah on the altar of Jehovah, which he had built before the porch,

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then Solomon made burned offerings to the Lord on the altar of the Lord which he had put up in front of the covered way,

Free Bible Version FBV

Then Solomon presented burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of the Lord he had built in front of the Temple's porch.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then Salomon offered burnt offrings vnto the Lord, on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porche,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Then hath Solomon caused to ascend burnt-offerings to Jehovah on the altar of Jehovah that he built before the porch,

World English Bible WEB

Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the LORD’s altar which he had built before the porch,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then Solomon offered burnt-offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Then Solomon offered holocausts to the Lord upon the altar of the Lord which he had built before the porch,

Translation for Translators T4T

On the altar that Solomon’s workers had built in front of the entrance to the temple, Solomon sacrificed many offerings that were to be completely burned.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 8:12

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2 Chronicles 8:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אָ֣ז הֶעֱלָ֧ה שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה עֹל֖וֹת לַ/יהוָ֑ה עַ֚ל מִזְבַּ֣ח יְהוָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר בָּנָ֖ה לִ/פְנֵ֥י הָ/אוּלָֽם
אָ֣ז ʼâz H227 then Adv
הֶעֱלָ֧ה ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה Shᵉlômôh H8010 Solomon N-proper
עֹל֖וֹת ʻôlâh H5930 burnt offering N-fp
לַ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper
עַ֚ל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
מִזְבַּ֣ח mizbêach H4196 altar N-ms
יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel
בָּנָ֖ה bânâh H1129 to build V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp
הָ/אוּלָֽם ʼûwlâm H197 Portico Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 8:12

אָ֣ז ʼâz H227 "then" Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
הֶעֱלָ֧ה ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה Shᵉlômôh H8010 "Solomon" N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
עֹל֖וֹת ʻôlâh H5930 "burnt offering" N-fp
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה 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.
עַ֚ל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִזְבַּ֣ח mizbêach H4196 "altar" N-ms
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.
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.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר 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.
בָּנָ֖ה bânâh H1129 "to build" 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.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הָ/אוּלָֽם ʼûwlâm H197 "Portico" Art | N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 8:12

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1 2 Chronicles 4:1 He made a bronze altar twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and ten cubits high.
2 2 Chronicles 15:8 When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple.
3 John 10:23 and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.
4 Ezekiel 8:16 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.
5 Joel 2:17 Let the priests who minister before the LORD weep between the portico and the altar, saying, “Spare Your people, O LORD, and do not make Your heritage a reproach, an object of scorn among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?’”
6 1 Chronicles 28:17 the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;

2 Chronicles 8:12 Summary

In 2 Chronicles 8:12, Solomon offers burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar he built in front of the portico, showing his desire to worship and honor God. This act of worship is a reminder of the importance of putting God first in our lives, just as Solomon did, and seeking to obey His commands, as seen in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 6:5. By prioritizing worship and obedience, we can demonstrate our love and devotion to God, just as Solomon did in this verse. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can prioritize worship and obedience in our own lives, and seek to honor God in all that we do, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40 and Mark 12:29-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Solomon offering burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar?

Solomon's act of offering burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar demonstrates his obedience to God's commands and his desire to worship and honor Him, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-17 and Deuteronomy 12:5-7.

Why did Solomon build an altar in front of the portico?

The altar in front of the portico was likely built to provide a designated place for sacrifices and worship, as instructed in Exodus 20:24-26 and Deuteronomy 12:13-14, and to emphasize the importance of worship in the life of the Israelites.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles 8?

This verse highlights Solomon's commitment to worship and his desire to follow God's commands, which is a recurring theme in 2 Chronicles 8, as seen in 2 Chronicles 8:13-14 and 2 Chronicles 8:1-6.

What can we learn from Solomon's example of offering burnt offerings to the LORD?

We can learn the importance of prioritizing worship and obedience to God's commands in our own lives, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16, and seeking to honor Him in all that we do, just as Solomon did in 2 Chronicles 8:12.

Reflection Questions

  1. What role does worship play in my life, and how can I prioritize it like Solomon did?
  2. How can I, like Solomon, demonstrate my obedience to God's commands in my daily life?
  3. What are some ways I can offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to the LORD, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5 and Hebrews 13:15-16?
  4. How can I balance my desire to worship and honor God with my everyday responsibilities and tasks, as seen in Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:12

Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the Lord,.... Meaning not barely at the time he rebuilt the above cities, for it was his constant practice: on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:12

Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch, No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:12

2 Chronicles 8:12 Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,Ver. 12. Then Solomon offered.] These sacrifices were their sacraments, visible words directing them to Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:12

(c) OF THE TEMPLE WORSHIP (2 Chronicles 8:12-16). This whole section corresponds to the single verse, 1 Kings 9:25, which the chronicler has paraphrased in 2 Chronicles 8:12-13, and extended by the addition of further details in 2 Chronicles 8:14-15. (12) Then.—After the consecration of the Temple. Offered.—Not once, but habitually; according to the prescriptions of the Mosaic Law (2 Chronicles 8:13). On the altar . . . which he had built.—And apparently no longer at Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:3). Before the porch.—Not in Kings.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:12

12–16 (cp. 1 Kings 9:25). Solomon’s arrangements for the Temple Worship This paragraph is in the main an expansion of 1 Kings 9:25. 12. on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch] This refers to the great brasen altar of burnt-offering (2 Chronicles 4:1). In 1 Kin. the statement is that Solomon burnt incense upon the altar that was before the Lord (referring to the altar of incense; cp. Exodus 30:1-10). Such an act, according to the Chronicler, was of the nature of trespass, being punished in the case of Uzziah with leprosy (2 Chronicles 26:16), and was therefore not to be attributed to such a king as Solomon.

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