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In the biblical context, the concept of repairs is often associated with the restoration and maintenance of structures, particularly those of religious significance, such as the Temple in Jerusalem. The act of repairing is not only a physical restoration but also carries spiritual and communal implications, reflecting the renewal of faith and commitment to God's commandments.
Old Testament References1.
The Tabernacle and the Temple: The need for repairs is first seen in the context of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, which were central to Israelite worship. The Tabernacle, as a portable sanctuary, required regular maintenance during the Israelites' wilderness journey. The Temple, built by Solomon, became the permanent center of worship and required periodic repairs due to wear and neglect.
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King Joash's Reforms: One of the most notable accounts of repairs is found during the reign of King Joash of Judah. In
2 Kings 12:4-15, Joash initiated repairs to the Temple after years of neglect. He instructed the priests to collect funds from the people to finance the restoration. The work was carried out with integrity, as the text notes that the workers acted faithfully and did not require an accounting of the money given to them because they dealt honestly.
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2 Kings 12:6-7 : "But by the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the house. So King Joash summoned Jehoiada the priest and the other priests and said, 'Why have you not repaired the damage to the house? Do not take any more money from your donors, but hand it over for the repair of the house.'"
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Nehemiah's Leadership: The book of Nehemiah provides another significant example of repairs, focusing on the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led the effort to restore the city's fortifications, which symbolized the restoration of the community and their covenant with God.
Nehemiah 4:6 states, "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."
Spiritual ImplicationsRepairs in the Bible often symbolize spiritual renewal and repentance. The physical act of repairing structures is paralleled by a call to restore one's relationship with God. This is evident in the prophetic literature, where the prophets frequently call the people to "repair" their ways and return to the Lord.
New Testament ContextWhile the New Testament does not focus on physical repairs of buildings, the theme of restoration is prevalent. Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate restorer, repairing the broken relationship between humanity and God through His sacrificial death and resurrection. The concept of spiritual repair is echoed in the teachings of the apostles, who encourage believers to mend their ways and live in accordance with the teachings of Christ.
ConclusionThe biblical theme of repairs underscores the importance of maintaining both physical and spiritual integrity. Whether through the restoration of sacred spaces or the renewal of one's heart, the act of repairing is a testament to faithfulness and devotion to God's will.
Strong's Hebrew
2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen... became (1), became mighty (1), became powerful (1), became strong (2),
became...strong (1), been arrogant (1), captured (1), carried out
repairs (12),
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The Emperor ConstantiusRepairs to Sirmium, Recalls Liberius, and...
... Chapter XV."The Emperor Constantiusrepairs to Sirmium, recalls Liberius, and restores
him to the Church of Rome; he also commands Felix to assist Liberius...
Chapter Iii Precious Answers to Prayer
... The fire, of course, had to be let out while therepairs were going on. But now
see. After the day was fixed for therepairs a bleak North wind set in....
Lives of Faith and Trust
... Workmen were sent for to makerepairs. But on the day fixed forrepairs a
bleak north wind set in.". Now came cold weather, the fire...
How Amon Reigned Instead of Manasseh; and after Amon Reigned...
... He also sent over all the country, and desired such as pleased to bring gold and
silver for therepairs of the temple, according to every one's inclinations...
His Fourth Error. (See Above in Book i. 6 [vi. ] and Book ii. 11...
... Neither believe, nor say, nor teach that "the soul, by means of the flesh,repairs
its ancient condition, and is born again by the very means through which it...
victor Implies that the Soul had a "State" and "Merit" Before...
... He says that "the soulrepairs its condition by means of the flesh through which
it had lost its merit." The soul, then, must have possessed some state and...
Methodical Liberality
... The dilapidation had not been complete, but had been extensive, as may be gathered
from the large expenditure recorded in this passage forrepairs, and the...
On the Resurrection, and the Judgment, the Fire of Hell, and...
... abroad, yet by the word of God, that very germ which is always safe in the substance
of the body, raises them from the earth, and restores andrepairs them, as...
To the Reverend the Clergy
... causing great differences and disturbances at home among their neighbours, through
the errors and, mistakes which they run into, about therepairs of Churches...
The Gospel Refuge.
... They were broader than others in Palestine, (sixteen yards wide.) The Jewish
magistrates and judges went once every year to inspect them, and to orderrepairs....
Thesaurus
Repairs (24 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Repairs (24 Occurrences). 2 Kings 12:5 let the
priests take it to them, every man from him that bestoweth
...Repair (26 Occurrences)
... for safety. 3. (n.) The act of repairing or resorting to a place. 4. (n.)
Place to which onerepairs; a haunt; a resort. 5. (vt) To...
Repairing (12 Occurrences)
Gezer (14 Occurrences)
... These walls enclosed a larger area than either of the previous ones; they show signs
of destruction andrepairs, and Mr. Macalister is of the opinion that some...
Josiah (51 Occurrences)
... when in the 18th year of his reign Josiah sent Shaphan the scribe to the temple
to arrange with Hilkiah the high priest for the prescribed templerepairs....
Obadiah (21 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 17:7). (8.) A Levite who superintended therepairs of the temple
under Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:12). (9.) One who accompanied...
Jahath (7 Occurrences)
... (3.) A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the overseers of therepairs of the
temple under Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:12). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Ironsmith (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A worker in iron; one who makes andrepairs
utensils of iron; a blacksmith. 2. (n.) An East Indian...
Repast (4 Occurrences)
Repairer (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who, or that which,repairs, restores, or makes
amends. Multi-Version Concordance Repairer (1 Occurrence)....
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