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Definition and Context:Rebuilding in the biblical context often refers to the physical and spiritual restoration of structures, communities, and individuals. It is a theme that underscores God's redemptive work and the renewal of His covenant with His people. Rebuilding is not merely about physical construction but also involves spiritual renewal and obedience to God's commandments.
Old Testament Instances:1.
Rebuilding of the Altar and Temple: After the Babylonian exile, the Israelites returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the altar and the temple, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This rebuilding was a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people.
Ezra 3:2-3 states, "Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God."
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Nehemiah's Leadership: Nehemiah played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His leadership and reliance on God were pivotal in overcoming opposition and completing the task.
Nehemiah 4:6 notes, "So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work."
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Prophetic Encouragement: The prophets Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the people to rebuild the temple, emphasizing that the work was not just a physical task but a spiritual duty.
Haggai 1:8 exhorts, "Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD."
New Testament Application:1.
Spiritual Rebuilding: In the New Testament, the concept of rebuilding extends to the spiritual realm. Believers are called to build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11 states, "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."
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The Church as a Spiritual House: The Apostle Peter describes believers as living stones being built into a spiritual house.
1 Peter 2:5 says, "You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
Theological Significance:Rebuilding in the Bible is a testament to God's faithfulness and His desire to restore what has been broken. It reflects His covenantal promises and the hope of renewal. The physical act of rebuilding often parallels spiritual renewal, calling God's people to repentance, faith, and obedience. The process of rebuilding is marked by divine guidance, human cooperation, and often, opposition from adversaries, which serves to strengthen the resolve and faith of God's people.
Practical Implications:For believers today, the theme of rebuilding serves as a reminder of the ongoing work of sanctification. It encourages Christians to participate in the restoration of their communities and to build their lives on the teachings of Christ. The biblical accounts of rebuilding inspire perseverance, faith, and reliance on God's provision and timing.
Strong's Hebrew
1129. banah -- to build... 1), constructed (1), fashioned (1), fortified (3), fortifying (2), have children
(1), made (1), obtain children (1), rebuild (13),
rebuilding (3), rebuilt (17
...3245. yasad -- to establish, found, fix
... foundation (3), laid the foundations (1), lay its foundation (1), lay the foundation
(1), laying (1), lays the foundation (1), make (1),rebuilding (1), set (1...
1124. bena -- to build
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to banah Definition to build NASB Word Usage
building (2), built (4), rebuild (6),rebuilding (3), rebuilt (5...
Library
TheRebuilding of the Temple.
... LESSON XIII. THEREBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE. "The Lord doth build up Jerusalem,
and gather together the outcasts of Israel.""Psalm clxxvii.2....
Rebuilding the Temple
... THE OLD TESTAMENTREBUILDING THE TEMPLE. That the promise made by Jehovah
through the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, Jehovah...
That the Jews Ceased to have Prophets after theRebuilding of the...
... Chapter 45."That the Jews Ceased to Have Prophets After theRebuilding of the Temple,
and from that Time Until the Birth of Christ Were Afflicted with...
The Kingdom Restored
... II. General Contents: 1.Rebuilding the temporal wall. 2.Rebuilding the civil
wall. 3.Rebuilding the religious wall. III. Leading Chapters:...
The Restoration.
... (1) Therebuilding of the temple (Ezra, chs.1-6). (2) The reforms of Ezra
(Ezra, chs.7-10). (3) Therebuilding of the walls (Neh....
Brave Encouragements
... The second year of Darius, in which Haggai prophesied, was 520 BC Political intrigues
had stopped therebuilding of the Temple, and the enthusiasm of the first...
Overcoming Great Difficulties
... DIFFICULTIES. Now when Sanballat heard that we wererebuilding the wall,
he was so angry and indignant that he mocked the Jews. He...
Book 11 Footnotes
... from the sacred history to have been completely fulfilled, I mean as to that part
of it which concerned his giving leave or commission forrebuilding the city...
That Haggai's Prophecy, in which He Said that the Glory of the...
... in Which He Said that the Glory of the House of God Would Be Greater Than that of
the First Had Been, Was Really Fulfilled, Not in theRebuilding of the Temple...
Hebrew Captives; Or, Mordecai and Esther.
... Zerubbabel was also entrusted with large contributions toward the expense of
rebuilding the temple, from the Jews who chose to remain behind....
Thesaurus
Rebuilding (11 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Rebuilding (11 Occurrences). Galatians 2:18 Why,
if I am now
rebuilding that structure of sin which I had
...Haggai (14 Occurrences)
... He began his ministry about sixteen years after the Return. The work ofrebuilding
the temple had been put a stop to through the intrigues of the Samaritans....
Tabeel (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A Persian governor of Samaria, who joined others in the
attempt to prevent therebuilding of Jerusalem (Ezra 4:7). Int....
Shetharboznai (4 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Star of splendour, a Persian officer who vainly attempted
to hinder therebuilding of the temple (Ezra 5:3, 6; 6:6, 13). Int....
Shethar-boznai (4 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Star of splendour, a Persian officer who vainly attempted
to hinder therebuilding of the temple (Ezra 5:3, 6; 6:6, 13). Int....
Shimshai (4 Occurrences)
... The shining one, or sunny, the secretary of Rehum the chancellor, who took part
in opposing therebuilding of the temple after the Captivity (Ezra 4:8, 9, 17-23...
Sanballat (10 Occurrences)
... servants, Jedoniah and his companions and the Jews, all citizens of Yeb, say thus:
If it seems good to our lord, mayest thou think on therebuilding of that...
Rebuild (36 Occurrences)
... Galatians 2:18 Why, if I am nowrebuilding that structure of sin which I had demolished,
I am thereby constituting myself a transgressor; (Root in WEY NAS NIV)....
Nehemiah (9 Occurrences)
... His practical sagacity and high courage were very Markedly shown in the arrangement
with which he carried through therebuilding of the wall and balked the...
Shemaiah (40 Occurrences)
... 8). (10.) A Levite (2 Chronicles 29:14). (11.) A false prophet who hindered
therebuilding of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 6:10). (12.) A...
Resources
Why were the Israelites not rebuilding the temple (Haggai 1:2)? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Nehemiah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhy was it important to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.orgRebuilding: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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