Znaleziono 447 Wyniki dla: Building The Temple
He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
So, he went to King Demetrius in about the year one hundred and fifty-one, and offered him a golden crown, a palm and even some olive branches from the Temple as usual. On that day, he did not ask for anything. (2 Maccabees 14, 4)
with orders to kill Judas, disperse his men and restore Alcimus as priest of the great Temple. (2 Maccabees 14, 13)
When the latter became aware that Judas had escaped without being disloyal, he appeared in the holy Temple while the priests were offering the ritual sacrifices, and demanded that they hand Judas over to him. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
Then, he stretched out his hand to the sanctuary and made this oath: "If you do not hand Judas over to me in chains, I shall raze this place consecrated to God, destroy the altar, and right here build a splendid temple to Dionysus." (2 Maccabees 14, 33)
"O Lord of the universe, though you do not need anything, it has pleased you to put among us this temple as your dwelling place. (2 Maccabees 14, 35)
Encouraged by these beautiful words of Judas, which were able to encourage righteous people and strengthen young souls, they determined not to set up camp with defenses. They decided instead to rush out bravely and take the offensive to settle the matter by fighting bravely, for the Holy City Jerusalem, their religion and the Temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
They considered of secondary importance any concern for their wives, children and friends; because they feared above all for the Temple consecrated to God. (2 Maccabees 15, 18)
Finish your work out-of-doors and plan your work in the fields; afterwards, you can think of building your house. (Proverbs 24, 27)
A time for killing, a time for healing; a time for knocking down, a time for building. (Ecclesiastes 3, 3)
You have ordered me to build a temple on your holy mountain and an altar in the city where you live, in imitation of the holy Tent that was yours from the beginning. (Wisdom of Solomon 9, 8)
Building a house with borrowed money is like collecting stones for your own tomb. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 8)
