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Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is a reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But you, be strong and do not let your hands fall limp, for there is reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong; don&#8217t be discouraged, for your work has a reward.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So you must be brave. Don't give up! God will honor you for obeying him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack: for your work shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But you must remain strong and not become discouraged. Your actions will be rewarded."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But you must be strong and not be discouraged. The work that you do will be rewarded." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now as for you, be strong and never be discouraged, because there will be reward for your work."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong and don't get discouraged, for your work will be rewarded." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you be strong, and do not let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak; for your work shall be rewarded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you be strong! Don’t let your hands be slack, for your work will be rewarded.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you, be strong, and do not let your hands be feeble, for there is a reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye, be ye strong, and let not your hands be feeble, for there is a reward for your work.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye, be ye strong, and your hands shall not be relaxed; for there is a reward to your work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Do you therefore take courage, and let not your hands he weakened: for there shall be a reward for your work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But as for you, be strengthened, and do not let your hands be weakened. For there will be a reward for your work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But as for you, be strong and do not slack off, for there shall be a reward for what you do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Because we had forsaken our God and would not listen to the voice of his servants, the prophets; so he rewarded us according to our works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because we had abandoned LORD JEHOVAH our God, and we were not willing to listen to the voice of his Servants the Prophets, also he paid us the reward of our works!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But be ye strong, and let not your hands be weakened: for there is a reward for your work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3486" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/15.htm">The Prophecy of Azariah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God afflicted them with all kinds of adversity. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But as for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥiz·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">be strong;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: yir·pū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">be discouraged,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê·ḵem (N-fdc:: 2mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6468.htm" title="6468: lip̄·‘ul·laṯ·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2mp) -- A work, recompense. Feminine passive participle of pa'al; work.">your work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/7939.htm" title="7939: śā·ḵār (N-ms) -- Hire, wages. From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit.">rewarded.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a></span><br />For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a></span><br />Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a></span><br />But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a></span><br />To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3</a></span><br />Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></span><br />Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Philippians 2:16</a></span><br />as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a></span><br />Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16</a></span><br />Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be you strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.</p><p class="hdg">ye strong</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7,9</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></b></br> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do <i>it</i>: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, <i>even</i> my God, <i>will be</i> with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></b></br> Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">your work</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a></b></br> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I <i>am</i> thy shield, <i>and</i> thy exceeding great reward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/2-12.htm">Ruth 2:12</a></b></br> The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Psalm 19:11</a></b></br> Moreover by them is thy servant warned: <i>and</i> in keeping of them <i>there is</i> great reward.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-16.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Slack</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-26.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/job/31-39.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-11.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/job/31-28.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Slack</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-5.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-1.htm">Asa, with Judah and many of Israel, moved by the prophecy of Azariah, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">make a solemn covenant with God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">He puts down Maachah his grandmother for idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-18.htm">He brings dedicated things into the house of God, and enjoys a long peace.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It emphasizes personal responsibility and individual action in the context of a covenant relationship with God. The use of "you" indicates a direct address, suggesting that the message is both personal and communal, applicable to the leader and the nation. This reflects the biblical principle that God often calls individuals to lead His people in righteousness.<p><b>be strong;</b><br>The call to "be strong" is a recurring biblical exhortation, often associated with leadership and faithfulness in the face of adversity. It echoes God's command to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>) and is a reminder of the need for spiritual and moral courage. In the context of 2 Chronicles, it underscores the importance of relying on God's strength rather than human power, especially during times of reform and renewal.<p><b>do not be discouraged,</b><br>This phrase addresses the natural human tendency to fear and lose heart, especially when facing opposition or challenges. It reassures the faithful that God is with them, as seen in similar encouragements given to leaders like Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a>) and Paul (<a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a>). The historical context of Asa's reforms, which involved removing idolatry and restoring true worship, required perseverance and trust in God's promises.<p><b>for your work will be rewarded.”</b><br>This assurance of reward is a principle found throughout Scripture, where God promises to bless those who diligently seek Him and obey His commands (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>). In the immediate context, it refers to the spiritual and material prosperity that would follow Asa's reforms. It also points to the broader biblical theme of divine justice and the ultimate reward for faithfulness, as seen in the teachings of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>) and the writings of Paul (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>The King of Judah during the time of this prophecy. Asa was known for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah_son_of_oded.htm">Azariah son of Oded</a></b><br>A prophet who delivered God's message to King Asa and the people of Judah, encouraging them to remain faithful and strong in their endeavors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under the rule of King Asa. This was a time of religious reformation and renewal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_covenant_renewal.htm">The Covenant Renewal</a></b><br>The event where Asa and the people of Judah renewed their covenant with God, committing to seek Him wholeheartedly.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_god.htm">The Spirit of God</a></b><br>The divine presence that came upon Azariah, enabling him to deliver God's message to Asa and the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_obedience.htm">Strength in Obedience</a></b><br>God calls His people to be strong in their commitment to Him. Strength is not just physical but spiritual, rooted in faith and obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discouragement_is_temporary.htm">Discouragement is Temporary</a></b><br>Discouragement can come from various sources, but believers are reminded that it is temporary. God's promises and presence provide the strength to overcome it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reward_for_faithfulness.htm">Reward for Faithfulness</a></b><br>God assures His people that their work and faithfulness will be rewarded. This reward may not always be immediate or material, but it is certain and eternal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophetic_encouragement.htm">The Role of Prophetic Encouragement</a></b><br>Just as Azariah encouraged Asa, believers today can find encouragement through God's Word and the community of faith to persevere in their spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_renewal_and_commitment.htm">Covenant Renewal and Commitment</a></b><br>Regular renewal of one's commitment to God is essential. This involves self-examination, repentance, and a renewed dedication to living according to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._32_and_2_kings_18-19_differ.htm">Why does 2 Chronicles 32 seem to present a different order of events compared to 2 Kings 18-19 regarding the siege and Hezekiah's actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_non-levites_handle_the_ark.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'face_to_face_with_god'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of a spirit of fear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Be ye strong therefore.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">But ye, be ye strong.</span><p><span class= "bld">Be weak.</span>--<span class= "ital">Droop,</span> or <span class= "ital">hang down</span> (<a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm" title="In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear you not: and to Zion, Let not your hands be slack.">Zephaniah 3:16</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm" title="And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.">2Samuel 4:1</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Your work shall be rewarded.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">there is indeed a reward for your work;</span> words occurring in <a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears: for your work shall be rewarded, said the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.">Jeremiah 31:16</a>. We have here the moral of the prophet's address. The ruinous results of not "seeking," and "forsaking," Jehovah (<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm" title="And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Hear you me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while you be with him; and if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.">2Chronicles 15:2</a>) have been briefly but powerfully sketched from the past history of the nation. The conclusion is, Do not ye fall away like your forefathers; but let your allegiance to Jehovah be decided and sincere.<p><span class= "bld">Your work.</span>--Of rooting out idolatry. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Work... rewarded</span> (so <a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm">Jeremiah 31:16</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9</a>; <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a>; and compare with them the crown of all the rest, <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But as for you,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתֶּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be strong;</span><br /><span class="heb">חִזְק֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiz·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be discouraged,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְפּ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·pū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sink, relax</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your work</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְעֻלַּתְכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·‘ul·laṯ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6468.htm">Strong's 6468: </a> </span><span class="str2">A work, recompense</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rewarded.”</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂכָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(śā·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7939.htm">Strong's 7939: </a> </span><span class="str2">Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 15:7 But be you strong and don't let (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 15:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 15:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 15:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 15:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>