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Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of Yahweh, and until it was finished. [So] the house of Yahweh was completed.
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Worship Completes the Work
Commentators note that the temple was only considered "perfected" after the systems of worship, sacrifice, and service were established. Matthew Henry argues the physical structure was incomplete without its spiritual purpose being activated. This teaches that our work for God is not just about building things, but about establishing ongoing, faithful devotion.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Now. — And, here equivalent to so.
Prepared means completed ([Reference 2 Chron…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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