1 Crônicas 29

1 Crônicas 29

Wiersbe points out that when combined with his previous giving in 1 Chronicles 22:14+ "David was responsible for providing 3,860 tons of gold and 37,760 tons of silver. This sounds like Paul's "gold, silver, and precious stones" (1Co 3:12). The remarkable thing about the leaders and their offering is that they gave willingly and "rejoiced with great joy" at the privilege! This time we're reminded of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 and 2Co 9:7." (Bible Exposition Commentary) Ryrie Study Bible (borrow) - The gold was about 3.6 million oz (112.5 tons, or 102 metric tons) and the silver about 8.4 million oz (262 tons, or 238 metric tons). overlay. Believer's Study Bible - Coins were not used in Palestine until after the Exile. Therefore, references to talents, shekels, etc., in preexilic texts are to weight (see chart, "Monies, Weights, and Measures," Matt. 18:24). The reference to "darics" is anachronistic, the author using an equivalent term that would be familiar to his readers. This is similar to the use of terms such as "penny" in the NKJV (cf. Matt. 5:26). QUESTION - What is the significance of Ophir in the Bible? ANSWER - Ophir is mentioned in the Bible as a land renowned for its fine gold and other precious goods. The land of Ophir was most likely first settled by the descendants of a man named Ophir, son of Joktan (Genesis 10:30; 1 Chronicles 1:23). The geographical location of Ophir is uncertain, and there have been many theories about its location. Some of the locations suggested for Ophir are Arabia, India, Africa, and the Philippines. Some later scholars have even suggested the possibility of the Americas, but this seems unlikely. Arabia seems to be the most widely accepted view of biblical scholars, but the exact location cannot be pinned down since it is not specifically stated in the Bible. The Bible says Ophir was a land of gold. Ophir is so well-known for its connection to gold that it has been used to name locations where gold was found during modern gold rushes, such as in California and New South Wales. When preparing for the construction of the temple, David provided 3,000 talents of gold from Ophir, about 110 tons (1 Chronicles 29:4–5). With the aid of Hiram, king of Tyre, Solomon amassed a large quantity of gold on a voyage to Ophir, adding to his vast wealth (1 Kings 9:27–28; 10:23). It seems that Ophir gold was highly valued for its natural purity. Isaiah 13:12, referring to the punishment of the wicked, says, “I will make people scarcer than pure gold, more rare than the gold of Ophir.” Other passages in Scripture reference the precious gold of Ophir as a symbol of worthiness and being untainted (Psalm 45:9; Job 28:16). The fact that Ophir gold was used in the construction of the temple of the Lord demonstrates its significance in the Bible. The Bible says Ophir was a land of precious goods. In addition to its gold, Ophir was also known for its precious stones and “almugwood” (1 Kings 10:11; see Job 28:16). Like its gold, Ophir’s almugwood was used in the construction of the temple, specifically to “make supports for the temple of the Lord” (1 Kings 10:12). This wood was also used in the construction of Solomon’s palace and for making instruments, including harps and lyres (1 Kings 10:12). Although the direct identification of almugwood is uncertain, many scholars believe it could be an aromatic material such as sandalwood (the NLT translates the word as “red sandalwood”). In any case, the amount of almugwood that Solomon used was record-breaking: “So much almugwood has never been imported or seen since that day” (1 Kings 10:12). Some commentators believe that Solomon’s fleet’s voyage to Ophir was repeated every three years, “bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks” (1 Kings 10:22ESV). Goods such as ivory, apes, and peacocks would point to Ophir being located in India or Africa, but it is uncertain if the triennial shipments actually came from Ophir. Even if they did, the goods may not have been native to Ophir but merely traded there. Ophir was known for its treasures of gold, precious stones, and almugwood. As David gathered the best of the best for the construction of the temple of the Lord, he brought materials from Ophir. Ophir’s gold and fine wood were used to represent God’s holiness and splendor in His temple, because “splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary” (Psalm 96:6).GotQuestions.org 1 Chronicles 29:5 of gold for the things of gold and of silver for the things of silver, that is, for all the work done by the craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the LORD?" BGT 1 Chronicles 29:5 διὰ χειρὸς τεχνιτῶν καὶ τίς ὁ προθυμούμενος πληρῶσαι τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ σήμερον κυρίῳ LXE 1 Chronicles 29:5 for thee to use the gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for every work by the hand of the artificers. And who is willing to dedicate himself in work this day for the Lord? KJV 1 Chronicles 29:5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? NET 1 Chronicles 29:5 for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?" CSB 1 Chronicles 29:5 the gold for the gold work and the silver for the silver, for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?" ESV 1 Chronicles 29:5 and for all the work to be done by craftsmen, gold for the things of gold and silver for the things of silver. Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?" NIV 1 Chronicles 29:5 for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate himself today to the LORD?" NLT 1 Chronicles 29:5 and for the other gold and silver work to be done by the craftsmen. Now then, who will follow my example and give offerings to the LORD today?" who then, Ex 25:2-9 35:5-9 Nu 7:2,3,10-14,15-89 Ezr 1:4-6 2:68,69 Ezr 7:15,16 Related Passages: Exodus 28:41 “You shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain (FILL THEIR HAND) them and consecrate (SANCTIFY) them, that they may serve Me as priests. NET Note on ordain which is same phrase used in 1Ch 29:5 for "consecrate" - Heb "fill their hand." As a result of this installation ceremony they will be officially designated for the work. It seems likely that the concept derives from the notion of putting the priestly responsibilities under their control (i.e., "filling their hands" with work). WHO WILL FOLLOW DAVID'S EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING? of gold for the things of gold and of silver for the things of silver, that is, for all the work done by the craftsmen - David continues the description of his giving toward the Temple project. Who then is willing (nabab; Lxx - prothumeomai - ready & willing, eager, zealous to do a thing) to consecrate himself this day to the LORD? - David's generous giving was presented not to boost his ego but to motivate his hearers to give generously, following his example. NIV = "Who is willing to consecrate himself today to the LORD?" ESV = "Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?" Young's Literal has " that is offering willingly to consecrate his hand to-day to Jehovah?" The Septuagint could be rendered "who is eager and zealous to fill up his hands to the LORD?," which is the antithesis of "penny pinching!" Payne - “The king’s appeal for each giver to ‘consecrate himself’ reads literally ‘to fill his hand.’ This was a technical phrase used to describe ordination to the priesthood (ED: see note above); and Scripture, significantly, places the act of giving on this same level of devotion.” Wikipedia Consecration is the transfer of a person or a thing to the sacred sphere for a special purpose or service. The word consecration literally means "association with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups. The origin of the word comes from the Latin stem consecrat, which means dedicated, devoted, and sacred.[1] A synonym for consecration is sanctification; its antonym is desecration.