2 Maccabees 8:27

2 Maccabees · Old Testament · Chapter 8

“But when they had gathered together their arms and their spoils, they kept the sabbath: blessing the Lord who had delivered them that day, distilling the beginning of mercy upon them.”2 Maccabees 8:27

What Does 2 Maccabees 8:27 Mean?

2 Maccabees 8:27 is found in the book of 2 Maccabees, chapter 8, verse 27 of the Old Testament. Understanding this verse requires seeing it within its broader biblical context: the network of cross-references, themes, and narrative threads that connect it to the rest of Scripture.

Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest.

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