Let this be enough now to have spoken concerning the idolatrous feasts, and the extreme tortures.
2 Maccabees 7:42 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 2 Maccabees 7:42 say?
2 Maccabees 7:42 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Let this be enough now to have spoken concerning the idolatrous feasts, and the extreme tortures. ”
Where is 2 Maccabees 7:42 in the Bible?
2 Maccabees 7:42 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Maccabees, chapter 7, verse 42.
Who wrote 2 Maccabees?
2 Maccabees is traditionally attributed to Anonymous epitomist of a (lost) five-volume work by Jason of Cyrene. Not a continuation of 1 Maccabees but a parallel — covering a shorter, earlier slice (c. 180–161 BC) with a more overtly theological and rhetorical style. It was written c. 124 BC.
What is the book of 2 Maccabees about?
2 Maccabees retells the early part of the Maccabean crisis with stirring rhetorical power. It contains the most famous martyrdom narratives of the Old Testament era — the priest Eleazar (ch. 6) and the mother with her seven sons (ch. 7), who choose torture and death rather than violate the Law. The book is also notable for its explicit affirmation of bodily resurrection, intercessory prayer for the dead, and the role of providence in Israel's history.
What are the major themes of 2 Maccabees?
2 Maccabees explores themes including Martyrdom, Resurrection, Temple, Providence, Hanukkah. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Maccabees 7:42.
What translation should I read 2 Maccabees 7:42 in?
2 Maccabees 7:42 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Maccabees 7:42?
2 Maccabees 7:42 reads (KJVA): “Let this be enough now to have spoken concerning the idolatrous feasts, and the extreme tortures. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.