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2 Chronicles 31:14

2 Chronicles 31:14 in Multiple Translations

Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east gate, was over the freewill-offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of Jehovah, and the most holy things.

And Kore, the son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the east door, had control of the offerings freely given to God, and the distribution of the offerings of the Lord and the most holy things.

Kore, son of Imnah, the Levite, the gatekeeper of the East Gate, was responsible for receiving the freewill offerings given to God. He also distributed the offerings given to the Lord, together with the consecrated gifts.

And Kore the sonne of Imnah the Leuite porter towarde the East, was ouer the things that were willingly offred vnto God, to distribute the oblations of the Lord, and the holy things that were consecrate.

And Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east, [is] over the willing-offerings of God, to give the heave-offering of Jehovah, and the most holy things.

Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the gatekeeper at the east gate, was over the free will offerings of God, to distribute the LORD’s offerings and the most holy things.

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter towards the east, was over the free-will-offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.

But Core the son of Jemna the Levite, the porter of the east gate, was overseer of the things which were freely offered to the Lord, and of the firstfruits and the things dedicated for the holy of holies.

Kore the son of Imnah, another descendant of Levi, who guarded the east gate of the temple, was in charge of the offerings to God that were made voluntarily. He distributed to the priests and other descendants of Levi the offerings and other things that were dedicated to Yahweh.

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2 Chronicles 31:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/קוֹרֵ֨א בֶן יִמְנָ֤ה הַ/לֵּוִי֙ הַ/שּׁוֹעֵ֣ר לַ/מִּזְרָ֔חָ/ה עַ֖ל נִדְב֣וֹת הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים לָ/תֵת֙ תְּרוּמַ֣ת יְהוָ֔ה וְ/קָדְשֵׁ֖י הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים
וְ/קוֹרֵ֨א Qôwrêʼ H6981 Kore Conj | N-proper
בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms
יִמְנָ֤ה Yimnâh H3232 Imnah N-proper
הַ/לֵּוִי֙ Lêvîyîy H3881 Levi Art | Ngmsa
הַ/שּׁוֹעֵ֣ר shôwʻêr H7778 gatekeeper Art | N-ms
לַ/מִּזְרָ֔חָ/ה mizrâch H4217 east Prep | N-ms | Suff
עַ֖ל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
נִדְב֣וֹת nᵉdâbâh H5071 voluntariness N-fp
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Art | N-mp
לָ/תֵת֙ nâthan H5414 to give Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
תְּרוּמַ֣ת tᵉrûwmâh H8641 contribution N-fs
יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
וְ/קָדְשֵׁ֖י qôdesh H6944 Holy Place Conj | N-mp
הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים qôdesh H6944 Holy Place Art | N-mp
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וְ/קוֹרֵ֨א Qôwrêʼ H6981 "Kore" Conj | N-proper
Kore was the name of two Israelites, one a Korahite Levite and ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, and the other a Levite and son of Imnah, who lived during King Hezekiah's reign.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; son of: Imnah (H3232H) § Kore = "crier" 1) a Korahite Levite, ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, chief porters in the reign of David 2) a Levite, son of Imnah, in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Kore. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:19; 1 Chronicles 26:1; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִמְנָ֤ה Yimnâh H3232 "Imnah" N-proper
Imnah means right hand and refers to two Israelites, one the father of Kore, and the other a descendant of Asher, in 2 Chronicles 31:14.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; father of: Kore (H6981H) § Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand" 1) the 1st born son of Asher 2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah n patr 3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
הַ/לֵּוִי֙ Lêvîyîy H3881 "Levi" Art | Ngmsa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
הַ/שּׁוֹעֵ֣ר shôwʻêr H7778 "gatekeeper" Art | N-ms
A gatekeeper or porter was a person responsible for guarding and maintaining a gate or door. This word is used to describe someone who controls access to a building or area. In the Bible, it is translated as doorkeeper or porter.
Definition: gatekeeper, porter
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: doorkeeper, porter. See also: 2 Samuel 18:26; 2 Chronicles 23:4; Nehemiah 13:5.
לַ/מִּזְרָ֔חָ/ה mizrâch H4217 "east" Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
עַ֖ל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
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.
נִדְב֣וֹת nᵉdâbâh H5071 "voluntariness" N-fp
This word describes something done voluntarily or freely, like a spontaneous gift. It's used in the Bible to talk about freewill offerings and willing sacrifices.
Definition: 1) voluntariness, free-will offering 1a) voluntariness 1b) freewill, voluntary, offering
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: free(-will) offering, freely, plentiful, voluntary(-ily, offering), willing(-ly), offering). See also: Exodus 35:29; Deuteronomy 23:24; Psalms 54:8.
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
לָ/תֵת֙ nâthan H5414 "to give" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
תְּרוּמַ֣ת tᵉrûwmâh H8641 "contribution" N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a contribution or offering given to God, often as part of a sacrifice or tribute. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers, where it describes the gifts the Israelites gave to God. This word highlights the importance of giving to God.
Definition: 1) contribution, offering 1a) a heave offering 1b) any offering 1c) an offering to God 1d) an offering (of grain, money, etc) 1e) contribution
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: gift, heave offering (shoulder), oblation, offered(-ing). See also: Exodus 25:2; Numbers 31:29; Proverbs 29:4.
יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/קָדְשֵׁ֖י qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" Conj | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הַ/קֳּדָשִֽׁים qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" Art | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 31:14

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1 Leviticus 23:38 These offerings are in addition to the offerings for the LORD’s Sabbaths, and in addition to your gifts, to all your vow offerings, and to all the freewill offerings you give to the LORD.
2 1 Chronicles 26:12 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their brothers did.
3 Leviticus 27:28 Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD.
4 Ezra 7:16 together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem.
5 1 Chronicles 26:14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
6 Leviticus 22:18 “Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,
7 Leviticus 10:12–13 And Moses said to Aaron and his remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, “Take the grain offering that remains from the offerings made by fire to the LORD and eat it without leaven beside the altar, because it is most holy. You shall eat it in a holy place, because it is your share and your sons’ share of the offerings made by fire to the LORD; for this is what I have been commanded.
8 Ezra 3:5 After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings and those for New Moons and for all the appointed sacred feasts of the LORD, as well as all the freewill offerings brought to the LORD.
9 Deuteronomy 16:10 And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you,
10 Deuteronomy 12:17 Within your gates you must not eat the tithe of your grain or new wine or oil, the firstborn of your herds or flocks, any of the offerings that you have vowed to give, or your freewill offerings or special gifts.

2 Chronicles 31:14 Summary

[2 Chronicles 31:14 tells us about a man named Kore who was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God at the temple. He made sure these gifts were distributed to the right people, just like we see in Numbers 18:8-24. This shows us the importance of being trustworthy and responsible with the things God has given us, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 4:2. By following Kore's example, we can learn to be faithful stewards of God's resources and use them to bless others, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the role of Kore son of Imnah in the temple?

Kore son of Imnah was the keeper of the East Gate and was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:14. This role was crucial in the administration of the temple during King Hezekiah's reign.

What were freewill offerings in the Bible?

Freewill offerings, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:14, refer to voluntary gifts given to God, which were distributed to the LORD and the consecrated gifts, similar to the offerings described in Exodus 35:29 and Deuteronomy 12:6.

How did the distribution of contributions and consecrated gifts work?

The distribution of contributions and consecrated gifts, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:14-16, involved the oversight of Kore and other officials, such as Eden, Miniamin, and Jeshua, who faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike, following the pattern set in Numbers 18:8-24 and Deuteronomy 18:1-8.

What can we learn from the organization and administration of the temple in 2 Chronicles 31:14?

The organization and administration of the temple, as described in 2 Chronicles 31:12-16, demonstrate the importance of faithful stewardship, organization, and distribution of resources, as emphasized in Malachi 3:10 and 1 Corinthians 16:2, highlighting the need for believers to manage God's resources wisely and with integrity.

Reflection Questions

  1. What role do I play in the administration of God's resources, and how can I ensure I am being a faithful steward?
  2. In what ways can I demonstrate my love and devotion to God through voluntary gifts and offerings, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:14?
  3. How can I apply the principles of organization and distribution seen in 2 Chronicles 31:12-16 to my own life and ministry?
  4. What does the example of Kore son of Imnah teach me about the importance of humility and service in leadership roles, as emphasized in Matthew 20:26-28 and Mark 10:43-45?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:14

And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter towards the east,.... At the east gate of the temple; see 1 Chronicles 26:17 was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:14

And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:14

Toward the east; at the east gate of the Lord’ s house; of which See Poole "". To distribute to the priests and Levites, to whom they were appropriated by God. The most holy things, to wit, the remainders of the free-will-offering, ,10, the sin-offering and trespass-offering, ,22 Le 7:1, and the shew-bread, .

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:14

2 Chronicles 31:14 And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, [was] over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.Ver. 14. Was over the freewill offerings of God.] Super liberalitates Dei, called also the most holy things or sanctities of sanctities. See 2 Chronicles 31:6.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:14

(14) The porter toward the east.—Compare 1 Chronicles 9:18. Korê had charge of “the freewill offerings of God,” or voluntary gifts (Deuteronomy 12:17); and it was his duty “to distribute the oblations of the Lord and the most holy things" to the priests. To distribute the oblations.—To give the Terûmah of Jehovah—i.e., the portion of the offerings which, though consecrated to Jehovah, was transferred by Him to the priests (Leviticus 7:14; Leviticus 7:32; Leviticus 10:14-15). And the most holy things—i.e., that part of the sin and trespass offerings (Leviticus 6:10; Leviticus 6:22; Leviticus 7:6) and of the meat offerings (Leviticus 2:3; Leviticus 2:10) which were to be eaten by the priests in the sanctuary.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 31:14

14. toward the east] R.V. at the east gate. the most holy things] To this class belonged the shewbread (Leviticus 24:9), the meal offering (Leviticus 2:2-3; Leviticus 6:14-18 [7–11, Heb.]), the sin offering (Leviticus 6:25-30), and the trespass offering (Leviticus 7:1-7). These could be eaten by the priests only, and in the holy place only.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:14

The porter toward the east - i. e. the chief door-keeper at the east gate, where the proper number of the porters was six 1 Chronicles 26:17.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:14

14. The porter toward the east — The chief Levite who was stationed at the east gate. 1 Chronicles 26:14; 1 Chronicles 26:17. The oblations of the Lord — Such parts of the offerings as belonged to the priests.

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