And also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for every burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order.

2 CHRONICLES 29:35KJV
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2 Chronicles 29:35 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 29:35 mean?

2 Chronicles 29:35 describes how there were many burnt offerings, along with the fat from peace offerings and drink offerings, brought to the temple. This abundance of sacrifices meant that the worship and rituals in the house of the LORD were properly organized and restored.

King Hezekiah is leading a revival in Judah after a period of neglecting temple worship. The verse shows that the priests and Levites had prepared everything needed for the temple services, and the people responded by bringing plentiful offerings. This marks a turning point where the temple worship is reestablished according to the traditions given in the Law of Moses.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 29:35

  • עֹלָה (ʿolah, "burnt offerings"): This word refers to offerings that were completely burned on the altar, symbolizing total dedication to God. The verse stresses that these offerings were "in abundance," highlighting the people's renewed commitment.
  • שָׁלֵם (shelem, "peace offerings"): The "fat" (חֵלֶב, chelev) of these offerings was burned as a special portion for God, while the rest was shared in a communal meal. Mentioning the fat emphasizes careful attention to ritual details.
  • מַסֵּכָה (nesekh, "drink offerings"): Drink offerings were poured out as part of the sacrificial system, showing that all aspects of worship were being observed.
  • עֲבֹדָה (ʿavodah, "service"): This word means the work or service of the temple. The verse says this service was "set in order," meaning everything was arranged and functioning as it should be.

Why 2 Chronicles 29:35 matters

  • The verse shows that Hezekiah’s reforms were not just about cleaning the temple but restoring every part of worship, down to the specific offerings and rituals.
  • The abundance of offerings signals the people's enthusiasm and willingness to return to God after a time of spiritual neglect.
  • This verse connects to the wider story of renewal in Judah, showing how proper worship was central to the nation’s relationship with God.

Where else these words appear

“offerings” Hebrew H5262 · used in 62 verses

  • Genesis 35:14 And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.
  • Numbers 28:24 After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
  • 2 Kings 16:13 And he burnt his burnt offering and his meat offering, and poured his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings, upon the altar.

“fat” Hebrew H2459 · used in 69 verses

  • Genesis 4:4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
  • Leviticus 7:23 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.
  • Judges 3:22 And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

“offerings” Hebrew H8002 · used in 84 verses

  • Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
  • Leviticus 9:22 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.
  • Joshua 22:27 But that it may be a witness between us, and you, and our generations after us, that we might do the service of the LORD before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the LORD.

“service” Hebrew H5656 · used in 125 verses

  • Genesis 29:27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
  • Numbers 4:30 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.