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II Crônicas, 4

1. kai epoihsen to qusiasthrion calkoun phcewn eikosi mhkoV kai to euroV phcewn eikosi uyoV phcewn deka

1. fecit quoque altare æneum viginti cubitorum longitudinis et viginti cubitorum latitudinis et decem cubitorum altitudinis

2. kai epoihsen thn qalassan cuthn phcewn deka thn diametrhsin stroggulhn kukloqen kai phcewn pente to uyoV kai to kuklwma phcewn triakonta

2. mare etiam fusile decem cubitis a labio usque ad labium rotundum per circuitum quinque cubitos habebat altitudinis et funiculus triginta cubitorum ambiebat gyrum ejus

3. kai omoiwma moscwn upokatwqen authV kuklw kuklousin authn phceiV deka periecousin ton louthra kukloqen duo genh ecwneusan touV moscouV en th cwneusei autwn

3. similitudo quoque boum erat subter illud et decem cubitis quædam extrinsecus celaturæ quasi duobus versibus alvum maris circuibant boves autem erant fusiles

4. h epoihsan autouV dwdeka moscouV oi treiV bleponteV borran kai oi treiV bleponteV dusmaV kai oi treiV bleponteV noton kai oi treiV bleponteV kat' anatolaV kai h qalassa ep' autwn anw hsan ta opisqia autwn esw

4. et ipsum mare super duodecim boves inpositum erat quorum tres respiciebant aquilonem et alii tres occidentem porro tres alii meridiem et tres qui reliqui erant orientem mare habentes superpositum posteriora autem boum erant intrinsecus sub mari

5. kai to pacoV authV palaisthV kai to ceiloV authV wV ceiloV pothriou diageglummena blastouV krinou cwrousan metrhtaV trisciliouV kai exetelesen

5. porro vastitas ejus habebat mensuram palmi et labium illius erat quasi labium calicis vel repandi lilii capiebatque mensuræ tria milia metretas

6. kai epoihsen louthraV deka kai eqhken touV pente ek dexiwn kai touV pente ex aristerwn tou plunein en autoiV ta erga twn olokautwmatwn kai apokluzein en autoiV kai h qalassa eiV to niptesqai touV iereiV en auth

6. fecit quoque concas decem et posuit quinque a dextris et quinque a sinistris ut lavarent in eis omnia quæ in holocaustum oblaturi erant porro in mari sacerdotes lavabantur

7. kai epoihsen taV lucniaV taV crusaV deka kata to krima autwn kai eqhken en tw naw pente ek dexiwn kai pente ex aristerwn

7. fecit autem et candelabra aurea decem secundum speciem qua jussa erant fieri et posuit ea in templo quinque a dextris et quinque a sinistris

8. kai epoihsen trapezaV deka kai eqhken en tw naw pente ek dexiwn kai pente ex euwnumwn kai epoihsen fialaV crusaV ekaton

8. necnon et mensas decem posuitque eas in templo quinque a dextris et quinque a sinistris fialas quoque aureas centum

9. kai epoihsen thn aulhn twn ierewn kai thn aulhn thn megalhn kai quraV th aulh kai qurwmata autwn katakecalkwmena calkw

9. fecit etiam atrium sacerdotum et basilicam grandem et ostia in basilica quæ texit ære

10. kai thn qalassan eqhken apo gwniaV tou oikou ek dexiwn wV proV anatolaV katenanti

10. porro mare posuit in latere dextro contra orientem ad meridiem

11. kai epoihsen ciram taV kreagraV kai ta pureia kai thn escaran tou qusiasthriou kai panta ta skeuh autou kai sunetelesen ciram poihsai pasan thn ergasian hn epoihsen salwmwn tw basilei en oikw tou qeou

11. fecit autem Hiram lebetas quoque et creagras et fialas et conplevit omne opus regis in domo Dei

12. stulouV duo kai ep' autwn gwlaq th cwqareq epi twn kefalwn twn stulwn duo kai diktua duo sugkaluyai taV kefalaV twn cwqareq a estin epi twn kefalwn twn stulwn

12. hoc est columnas duas et epistylia et capita et quasi quædam retiacula quæ capita tegerent super epistylia

13. kai kwdwnaV crusouV tetrakosiouV eiV ta duo diktua kai duo genh roiskwn en tw diktuw tw eni tou sugkaluyai taV duo gwlaq twn cwqareq a estin epanw twn stulwn

13. malagranata quoque quadringenta et retiacula duo ita ut bini ordines malagranatorum singulis retiaculis jungerentur quæ protegerent epistylia et capita columnarum

14. kai taV mecwnwq epoihsen deka kai touV louthraV epoihsen epi twn mecwnwq

14. bases etiam fecit et concas quas superposuit basibus

15. kai thn qalassan mian kai touV moscouV touV dwdeka upokatw authV

15. mare unum bovesque duodecim sub mari

16. kai touV podisthraV kai touV analhmpthraV kai touV lebhtaV kai taV kreagraV kai panta ta skeuh autwn a epoihsen ciram kai anhnegken tw basilei salwmwn en oikw kuriou calkou kaqarou

16. et lebetas et creagras et fialas omnia vasa fecit Salomoni Hiram pater ejus in domo Domini ex ære mundissimo

17. en tw pericwrw tou iordanou ecwneusen auta o basileuV en tw pacei thV ghV en oikw sokcwq kai ana meson sirdaqa

17. in regione Jordanis fudit ea rex in argillosa terra inter Socchoth et Saredatha

18. kai epoihsen salwmwn panta ta skeuh tauta eiV plhqoV sfodra oti ouk exelipen olkh tou calkou

18. erat autem multitudo vasorum innumerabilis ita ut ignoraretur pondus æris

19. kai epoihsen salwmwn panta ta skeuh oikou kuriou kai to qusiasthrion to crusoun kai taV trapezaV kai ep' autwn artoi proqesewV

19. fecitque Salomon omnia vasa domus Dei et altare aureum et mensas et super eas panes propositionis

20. kai taV lucniaV kai touV lucnouV tou fwtoV kata to krima kai kata proswpon tou dabir crusiou kaqarou

20. candelabra quoque cum lucernis suis ut lucerent ante oraculum juxta ritum ex auro purissimo

21. kai labideV autwn kai oi lucnoi autwn kai taV fialaV kai taV quiskaV kai ta pureia crusiou kaqarou

21. et florentia quædam et lucernas et forcipes aureos omnia de auro mundissimo facta sunt

22. kai h qura tou oikou h eswtera eiV ta agia twn agiwn eiV taV quraV tou oikou tou naou crusaV

22. thymiamateria quoque et turibula et fialas et mortariola ex auro purissimo et ostia celavit templi interioris id est in sancto sanctorum et ostia templi forinsecus aurea sicque conpletum est omne opus quod fecit Salomon in domo Domini



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Footnotes:

4:1 - The construction of the bronze altar for burnt offerings reflects the importance of worship and sacrifice in the spiritual life of Israel. The altar is a meeting place between man and God, where forgiveness and communion are sought (see also Leviticus 1:1-5 and Romans 12:1).

4:2-5 - The description of the bronze sea and its foundations demonstrates the grandeur and functionality of the temple furnishings. The sea symbolizes purification and cleansing, essential for worship (see also Exodus 30:18-21 and Psalm 51:2).

4:6 - The water from the bronze sea is used to purify the priests, highlighting the importance of holiness and preparation for service to God. This emphasizes the need for spiritual purity in worship (see also Leviticus 21:6 and 1 Peter 2:9).

4:7-10 - The description of the temple furnishings, such as the lampstands and tables, highlights the richness and variety of the elements used in worship. Each detail has profound significance in the spiritual life of the people (see also Exodus 25:31-40 and 1 Peter 2:5).

4:11-22 - Hiram's inventory of instruments and their manufacture demonstrate collaboration and teamwork. The construction of the temple reflects the importance of each member of the community in serving God (see also 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 and Ephesians 4:16).

Verses related to II Crônicas, 4:

2 Chronicles chapter 4 details the furniture of the Temple. What meaning do these sacred objects have? This detailed text describes the bronze altar, the casting "sea", the lavers, the candelabra, and other utensils. The chapter explores themes such as sanctification, worship, and the presence of God among His people. Each item has a specific purpose in worship, revealing aspects of the relationship between God and Israel. 2 Chronicles 4 illustrates the complexity and beauty of Temple service. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal principles of this descriptive chapter.

1 Kings 7:23-26: "Made the tank from cast metal. It measured five meters in diameter and two and a half meters in height. (...) The tank held sixty thousand liters." - This parallel passage in 1 Kings describes the "brazen sea" mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4, providing additional details.

Exodus 30:18: "Make a bronze basin with a bronze base for purifications. Place it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it." - This description of the basin in the tabernacle serves as a precursor to the "brazen sea" and the basins mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4.

John 13:10: "Jesus replied: 'Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet; your whole body is clean. You are clean, but not all of you.'" - Jesus uses the image of washing, possibly alluding to the temple basins described in 2 Chronicles 4, to teach about spiritual purification.

Revelation 15:2: "I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and standing by the sea were those who had overcome the beast, his image and the number of his name. They held harps that had been given to them by God" - This heavenly vision may allude to the "brazen sea" of the temple described in 2 Chronicles 4, but with a deeper spiritual meaning.

Hebrews 9:21: "In the same way he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the utensils used in its ceremonial with blood." - This verse references the tabernacle utensils, which have parallels to the temple utensils described in 2 Chronicles 4.

FAQ:

What was done with the brazen sea in Solomon's temple?

The bronze sea, placed in the temple courtyard, was a large vessel used for the purification of the priests, symbolizing the cleansing of sin. (2 Chronicles 4:2-5)

What is the function of the temple utensils described in 2 Chronicles 4?

The temple furnishings, such as the lampstands and altars, were used for worship services to God, maintaining the purity and sanctity of the temple. (2 Chronicles 4:6-9)

What were the characteristics of the altars in Solomon's temple?

The temple altars were made of bronze, with artistic and functional details, and were used to offer sacrifices to God as an expression of worship. (2 Chronicles 4:1-5)

How were golden utensils used in Solomon's temple?

The golden utensils, such as the lampstands and candlesticks, were used to illuminate the temple and were symbols of holiness and reverence for God. (2 Chronicles 4:19-22)

What can we learn about the importance of Solomon's temple?

Solomon's temple was a symbol of God's presence on earth and a central place of worship, reflecting Israel's obedience and devotion to God. (2 Chronicles 3:1-14)


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