2 Chronicles 3:14
2 Chronicles 3:14 in Multiple Translations
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
¶ And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.
And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubim thereon.
And he made the veil of blue and purple and red, of the best linen, worked with winged ones.
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson embroidery on fine linen, with images of cherubim on it.
He made also the vaile of blew silke and purple, and crimosin, and fine linen, and wrought Cherubims thereon.
And he maketh the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and causeth cherubs to go up on it.
He made the veil of blue, purple, crimson, and fine linen, and ornamented it with cherubim.
And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubim upon it.
He made also a veil of violet, purple, scarlet, and silk: and wrought in it cherubims.
Solomon’s workers made a curtain to separate the main room from the Very Holy Place. It was made of blue, purple, and red thread and fine linen. There were figures of winged creatures that were embroidered on the curtain.
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2 Chronicles 3:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
אֶת
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
תְּכֵ֥לֶת
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֖ן
וְ/כַרְמִ֣יל
וּ/ב֑וּץ
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
עָלָ֖י/ו
כְּרוּבִֽים
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
pôreketh
H6532
curtain
Art | N-fs
תְּכֵ֥לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֖ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Conj | N-ms
וְ/כַרְמִ֣יל
karmîyl
H3758
crimson
Conj | N-ms
וּ/ב֑וּץ
bûwts
H948
fine linen
Conj | N-ms
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
כְּרוּבִֽים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 3:14
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ֙
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/פָּרֹ֔כֶת
pôreketh
H6532
"curtain"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a curtain or veil, like a screen that separates one area from another. In the Bible, it is used to describe the veil in the Temple that separated the holy place from the most holy place.
Definition: curtain, veil
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: vail. See also: Exodus 26:31; Exodus 40:22; 2 Chronicles 3:14.
תְּכֵ֥לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֖ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
וְ/כַרְמִ֣יל
karmîyl
H3758
"crimson"
Conj | N-ms
Carmine refers to a deep red color, like crimson, used to describe luxurious fabrics and dyes in the Bible. It represents a vibrant, rich hue. The KJV translates it as 'crimson'.
Definition: crimson, red, carmine
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: crimson. See also: 2 Chronicles 2:6; 2 Chronicles 2:13; 2 Chronicles 3:14.
וּ/ב֑וּץ
bûwts
H948
"fine linen"
Conj | N-ms
Fine linen, likely cotton, made in Egypt and highly valued. In the Bible, it's used to describe luxurious clothing. The Israelites used it to make priestly garments.
Definition: byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fine (white) linen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:21; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Ezekiel 27:16.
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כְּרוּבִֽים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 3:14
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:14
Context — The Veil and Pillars
12The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub.
13So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.
14He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
15In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. 16He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 9:3 | Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:20 | by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, |
| 3 | Matthew 27:51 | At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. |
| 4 | Exodus 26:31–35 | Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. |
2 Chronicles 3:14 Summary
The verse 2 Chronicles 3:14 describes the beautiful veil made for the temple, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The veil was made of expensive materials like blue, purple, and crimson yarn, and fine linen, and had cherubim woven into it, representing God's divine presence and protection. This veil is also a reminder of the separation between God and humanity due to sin, but through Jesus Christ, we can have direct access to God's presence and power, as seen in Hebrews 10:19-22. Just like the veil was torn in two when Jesus died on the cross, we can experience the removal of separation and have a personal relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the veil in the temple?
The veil in the temple, as described in 2 Chronicles 3:14, separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, symbolizing the separation between God and humanity due to sin, as seen in Exodus 26:31-35 and Hebrews 9:3.
Why were cherubim woven into the veil?
The cherubim woven into the veil, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 3:14, represented God's divine presence and protection, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22 and Ezekiel 10:1-22, emphasizing the importance of reverence and respect in approaching God.
What materials were used to make the veil?
According to 2 Chronicles 3:14, the veil was made of blue, purple, and crimson yarn, as well as fine linen, which were expensive and luxurious materials, signifying the richness and beauty of God's presence, as also seen in Exodus 26:1 and 36.
How does the veil relate to Jesus Christ?
The veil, as described in 2 Chronicles 3:14, was torn in two when Jesus Christ died on the cross, as seen in Matthew 27:51 and Mark 15:38, symbolizing the removal of the separation between God and humanity, and allowing believers to have direct access to God through Jesus Christ, as seen in Hebrews 10:19-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the veil in the temple represent in my own life, and how can I apply the principle of reverence and respect in my relationship with God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awe and wonder at the richness and beauty of God's presence in my life, as symbolized by the luxurious materials used to make the veil?
- In what ways can I, like the cherubim on the veil, be a symbol of God's divine presence and protection in the lives of those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to tearing down the 'veil' of separation between myself and God, and how can I, through Jesus Christ, have direct access to God's presence and power?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:14
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:14
And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon. And he made the veil , [ hapaaroket (H6532)] - the divider, the separater, between the Holy and the most Holy Place.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
The veil, to wit, the inner veil before the most holy place by comparing this with .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
2 Chronicles 3:14 And he made the vail [of] blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.Ver. 14. And he made the veil.] See on 1 Kings 6:21.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:14
(14) The vail.—The Pârôkheth, or curtain, which divided the holy place from the holy of holies, is not mentioned in the existing text of 1 Kings 6:21, which passage, however, speaks of the chains of gold by which the vail was probably suspended. Blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen.—See Notes on 2 Chronicles 2:7; 2 Chronicles 2:14. Wrought.—See Note on “set,” 2 Chronicles 3:5. Here raised figures in tapestry or broidered work are meant. (See Exodus 26:31, which gives an identical description of the vail of the tabernacle.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:14
14 (cp. Exodus 26:31-32). The Vail No vail for Solomon’s Temple is mentioned in 1 Kings, but (1 Kings 6:31-32) doors of olive wood with cherubim carved upon them stood at the entrance of the Holy of Holies. The vail here described seems to have been borrowed by the Chronicler from the account of the tabernacle given in Exodus.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 3:14
This is an important addition to the description in Kings, where the veil is not mentioned. It was made of exactly the same colors as the veil of the tabernacle Exodus 26:31.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:14
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That I May Know Him by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of getting to know Jesus through the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He describes these gospels as the most impor |
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A Mirror Covered With Water by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God and being transformed by His word. He challenges the audience to examine their spir |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:34-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the altar of incense in the tabernacle. The altar of incense represents prayer and worship, where believers offer their pr |
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Through the Bible - Hebrews - Part 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of striving against sin, just as Jesus did. He encourages the listeners to have an attitude of being willing to shed their bl |
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(Hebrews) ch.8:10-10:18 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. He explains that following Jesus does not mean imitating his specific actions o |
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The Tabernacle 08 the Veil by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker talks about the importance of using a plumb line or level to ensure that a building's walls and corners are straight. He shares a story about sending so |
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An Ark of Acacia Wood by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the greatness and glory of Jesus Christ, illustrating this through the symbolism of the ark of the covenant in the Old Testament. He explains that the a |