So the workmen labored, and the work was completed by them; they restored the house of God to its original condition and reinforced it.
Parallel translations
- WEB So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands. They set up God’s house as it was designed, and strengthened it.
- KJV So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.
- BSB So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.
- NASB So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it.
- NLT The men in charge of the renovation worked hard and made steady progress. They restored the Temple of God according to its original design and strengthened it.
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Quick answer
The work advanced steadily, and the temple was restored to its proper design and made strong again. God blesses faithful, persevering labor in His service.
Overview
The workmen completed the repairs so that the temple stood as originally intended. The restoration symbolized the spiritual renewal of Judah under godly leadership. As God's house was rebuilt and strengthened, so He builds His people into a holy temple in Christ (Ephesians 2:21-22).
Cross-references & the web
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- Neh 4:7But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem went forward, and that the breaches began to be filled, they were very angry;
- Hag 2:3‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Isn’t it in your eyes as nothing?
- 1 Chr 22:5David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death.
- Mark 13:1–2As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!”
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