2 Kings 22:6
2 Kings 22:6 in Multiple Translations
to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple.
Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.
unto the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the house.
To the woodworkers and the builders and the stone-cutters; and for getting wood and cut stones for the building up of the house.
the carpenters, the builders and the masons. In addition have them purchase timber and cut stone to repair the Temple.
To wit, vnto the artificers and carpenters and masons, and to bye timber, and hewed stone to repaire the house.
to artificers, and to builders, and [to repairers of] the wall, and to buy wood and hewn stones to strengthen the house;
to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and cut stone to repair the house.
To carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber, and hewn stone to repair the house.
That is, to carpenters and masons, and to such as mend breaches: and that timber may be bought, and stones out of the quarries, to repair the temple of the Lord.
They must give that money to the carpenters, the builders, and the masons, and they should also buy the timber and the stones that they will use to repair the temple.
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2 Kings 22:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֶ/חָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֖ים
וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִ֑ים
וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת
עֵצִים֙
וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י
מַחְצֵ֔ב
לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק
אֶת
הַ/בָּֽיִת
לֶ/חָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
Prep | N-mp
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֖ים
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִ֑ים
gâdar
H1443
to wall up/off
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת
qânâh
H7069
to buy
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
עֵצִים֙
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
stone
Conj | N-fp
מַחְצֵ֔ב
machtsêb
H4274
hewing
N-ms
לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 22:6
לֶ/חָ֣רָשִׁ֔ים
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
Prep | N-mp
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֖ים
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִ֑ים
gâdar
H1443
"to wall up/off"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
To wall up or off means to build a barrier around something. This word is used in the Bible to describe the work of masons and the act of closing off or shutting in a place. It is often translated as 'to fence up' or 'to repair'.
Definition: 1) to wall up, wall off, close off, build a wall 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wall up, shut off 1a2) masons (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: close up, fence up, hedge, inclose, make up (a wall), mason, repairer. See also: 2 Kings 12:13; Lamentations 3:9; Isaiah 58:12.
וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת
qânâh
H7069
"to buy"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to buy or acquire something, and is used to describe God's redemption of His people. It emphasizes ownership and possession, as seen in the stories of God's creation and redemption.
Definition: 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to get, acquire, obtain 1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people 1a1a1) possessor 1a1b) of Eve acquiring 1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom 1a2) to buy 1b) (Niphal) to be bought 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess Aramaic equivalent: qe.na (קְנָא "to buy" H7066)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: attain, buy(-er), teach to keep cattle, get, provoke to jealousy, possess(-or), purchase, recover, redeem, [idiom] surely, [idiom] verily. See also: Genesis 4:1; 2 Chronicles 34:11; Psalms 74:2.
עֵצִים֙
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
מַחְצֵ֔ב
machtsêb
H4274
"hewing"
N-ms
This term describes the act of hewing or quarrying stones, like in 1 Kings 5:18 where Solomon's workers prepare stones for the temple. It can also refer to the quarry itself, where stones are extracted and cut.
Definition: 1) hewing, hewn 1a) of stones
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: hewed(-n). See also: 2 Kings 12:13; 2 Kings 22:6; 2 Chronicles 34:11.
לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
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/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 22:6
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Context — Funding the Temple Repairs
4“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people.
5And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD—
6to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple.
7But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” 8Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it.2 Kings 22:6 Summary
[This verse is talking about the workers who were fixing the temple, which was a very important place for the Israelites to worship God. The workers included carpenters, builders, and masons, who were buying materials like timber and stone to make the repairs. This is similar to how we might fix up a church building today, as seen in Haggai 1:8. The Bible teaches us that taking care of God's house is an important part of showing our love and respect for Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of workers were involved in the repair of the temple?
The workers involved in the repair of the temple included carpenters, builders, and masons, who were responsible for buying timber and dressed stone to repair the temple, as seen in 2 Kings 22:6. This is similar to the workers involved in the construction of the temple in 1 Kings 5:18.
What was the purpose of the money collected by the doorkeepers?
The money collected by the doorkeepers was to be used to repair the damages to the house of the LORD, as stated in 2 Kings 22:5. This is an example of the importance of stewardship and using resources for God's purposes, as seen in Malachi 3:10.
Why were the workers not required to account for the money?
The workers were not required to account for the money because they worked with integrity, as stated in 2 Kings 22:7. This emphasizes the importance of trust and honesty in our work, as seen in Proverbs 10:9.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of temple repair?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of temple repair and restoration, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, including in 2 Chronicles 24:4-14 and Ezra 1:1-4. It highlights the importance of maintaining and honoring God's house, as seen in Exodus 25:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can contribute to the 'repair' of God's house, whether that be through my local church or community?
- How can I demonstrate integrity in my own work and responsibilities, just like the workers in 2 Kings 22:7?
- What are some areas in my life where I need 'repair' or restoration, and how can I seek God's guidance and provision in those areas?
- How can I prioritize the importance of stewardship and using my resources for God's purposes, as seen in 2 Kings 22:5?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 22:6
Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons,.... Who were employed, some in mending the woodwork, and others in repairing the stone walls and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house; not only
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 22:6
Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:6
Either hewed or cut out of the quarries, or to be hewed and fitted to the building.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:6
2 Kings 22:6 Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.Ver. 6. To buy timber and hewn stone.] For the very stone walls also temporis iniuria et hominum incuria were much decayed.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 22:6
6. unto [R.V. adds the] carpenters, and [R.V. to the] builders, and [R.V. to the] masons] All the words are definite in the original. and to buy [R.V. for buying] timber] The contractors had to provide both materials and labour from the money which was put at their disposal, and they were apparently persons who could be trusted to make the best possible provision without oversight.