Löydetty 879 Tulokset: Holy Nation
Accordingly, since we choose that this nation also be free from disturbance, our decision is that their temple be restored to them and that they live according to the customs of their ancestors. (2 Maccabees 11, 25)
To the nation the king's letter was as follows: "King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greeting. (2 Maccabees 11, 27)
But if he was looking to the splendid reward that is laid up for those who fall asleep in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin. (2 Maccabees 12, 45)
And this was eminently just; because he had committed many sins against the altar whose fire and ashes were holy, he met his death in ashes. (2 Maccabees 13, 8)
But when Judas heard of this, he ordered the people to call upon the Lord day and night, now if ever to help those who were on the point of being deprived of the law and their country and the holy temple, (2 Maccabees 13, 10)
he got word that Philip, who had been left in charge of the government, had revolted in Antioch; he was dismayed, called in the Jews, yielded and swore to observe all their rights, settled with them and offered sacrifice, honored the sanctuary and showed generosity to the holy place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
Now a certain Alcimus, who had formerly been high priest but had wilfully defiled himself in the times of separation, realized that there was no way for him to be safe or to have access again to the holy altar, (2 Maccabees 14, 3)
first because I am genuinely concerned for the interests of the king, and second because I have regard also for my fellow citizens. For through the folly of those whom I have mentioned our whole nation is now in no small misfortune. (2 Maccabees 14, 8)
Since you are acquainted, O king, with the details of this matter, deign to take thought for our country and our hard-pressed nation with the gracious kindness which you show to all. (2 Maccabees 14, 9)
When the latter became aware that he had been cleverly outwitted by the man, he went to the great and holy temple while the priests were offering the customary sacrifices, and commanded them to hand the man over. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
Having said this, he went away. Then the priests stretched forth their hands toward heaven and called upon the constant Defender of our nation, in these words: (2 Maccabees 14, 34)
so now, O holy One, Lord of all holiness, keep undefiled for ever this house that has been so recently purified." (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
