Trouvé 1539 Résultats pour: Holy Days
When they had all joined in the same petition and had besought the merciful Lord with weeping and fasting and lying prostrate for three days without ceasing, Judas exhorted them and ordered them to stand ready. (2 Maccabees 13, 12)
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)
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)
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)
And when the Jews who were compelled to follow him said, "Do not destroy so savagely and barbarously, but show respect for the day which he who sees all things has honored and hallowed above other days," (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
And Onias spoke, saying, "This is a man who loves the brethren and prays much for the people and the holy city, Jeremiah, the prophet of God." (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
"Take this holy sword, a gift from God, with which you will strike down your adversaries." (2 Maccabees 15, 16)
By the might of thy arm may these blasphemers who come against thy holy people be struck down." With these words he ended his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
He showed them the vile Nicanor's head and that profane man's arm, which had been boastfully stretched out against the holy house of the Almighty; (2 Maccabees 15, 32)
for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare will they give you. (Proverbs 3, 2)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (Proverbs 9, 10)
