Drink Quote by Bible
“Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; / And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, / And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem: / That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ezra Chapter 2, Hebrew Bible, 5th century BCE
The passage describes a royal envoy tasked with collecting and delivering valuable offerings to Jerusalem for temple sacrifices, emphasizing obedience and devotion.
In simple terms: A messenger gathers wealth to fund temple sacrifices in Jerusalem.
Key Takeaway
Collect and use resources for sacred purposes.
Themes
faith
obedience
ritual
service
Mood
solemn
reverent
Type
scriptural
historical
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage
- temple restoration
- religious fundraising
- royal diplomacy
Key Concepts
Temple economics
divine command
community offering
Questions to Reflect On
- How do material gifts reflect inner devotion?
- What role does wealth play in worship?
A Different Perspective
The focus on material offerings may overlook spiritual sincerity.
