2 Chronicles 29:31 Meaning
Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings.
Context Explained
29And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped.
30Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.
31Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings.
32And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD.
33And the consecrated things were six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 13:15
This verse encourages offering praise as a sacrifice, similar to the thank offerings in Chronicles.
1 Chronicles 29:9
This passage also highlights the joy of giving and offering to God, echoing the spirit of the congregation in Chronicles.
2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse emphasizes giving with a cheerful heart, reflecting the free-hearted offerings in Chronicles.
Source: 2 Chronicles 29:31