2 Macabeus 3
Bíblia Portuguesa Mundial (Brazilian Portuguese)
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
1Quando a cidade santa era habitada em paz contínua e as leis eram observadas da melhor maneira, graças à piedade do sumo sacerdote Onias e ao seu ódio à maldade,
1Therefore when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws as yet were very well kept, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and the hatred his soul had of evil,
2aconteceu que até os próprios reis honravam o lugar e glorificavam o templo com os presentes mais nobres,
2It came to pass that even the kings themselves, and the princes esteemed the place worthy of the highest honour, and glorified the temple with very great gifts:
3a ponto de o próprio rei Seleuco da Ásia pagar, de suas próprias receitas, todas as despesas relacionadas ao serviço dos sacrifícios.
3So that Seleucus king of Asia allowed out of his revenues all the charges belonging to the ministry of the sacrifices.
4Mas um homem chamado Simão, da tribo de Benjamim, que havia sido nomeado administrador do templo, entrou em conflito com o sumo sacerdote a respeito da administração do mercado da cidade.
4But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, who was appointed overseer of the temple, strove in opposition to the high priest, to bring about some unjust thing in the city.
5Como não conseguia prevalecer contra Onias, foi até Apolônio de Tarso, que naquele tempo era governador da Celessíria e da Fenícia.
5And when he could not overcome Onias he went to Apollonius the son of Tharseas, who at that time was governor of Celesyria and Phenicia:
6Informou-lhe que o tesouro de Jerusalém estava cheio de quantias incalculáveis de dinheiro, que a soma dos fundos era incontável e que esse dinheiro não fazia parte das contas dos sacrifícios, de modo que seria possível colocá-lo sob o poder do rei.
6And told him, that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of immense sums of money, and the common store was infinite, which did not belong to the account of the sacrifices: and that it was possible to bring all into the king’s hands.
7Quando Apolônio se encontrou com o rei, contou-lhe a respeito do dinheiro de que fora informado. Então o rei nomeou Heliodoro, seu chanceler, e o enviou com ordens para retirar o dinheiro mencionado.
7Now when Apollonius had given the king notice concerning the money that he was told of, he called for Heliodorus, who had the charge over his affairs, and sent him with commission to bring him the foresaid money.
8Heliodoro partiu imediatamente, sob o pretexto de visitar as cidades da Celessíria e da Fenícia, mas na verdade para cumprir o propósito do rei.
8So Heliodorus forthwith began his journey, under a colour of visiting the cities of Celesyria and Phenicia, but indeed to fulfill the king’s purpose.
9Quando chegou a Jerusalém e foi recebido cortesmente pelo sumo sacerdote da cidade, contou-lhe a informação que havia recebido, explicou por que viera e perguntou se aquilo era realmente verdade.
9And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received in the city by the high priest, he told him what information had been given concerning the money: and declared the cause for which he was come: and asked if these things were so indeed.
10O sumo sacerdote explicou-lhe que havia no tesouro depósitos pertencentes a viúvas e órfãos,
10Then the high priest told him that these were sums deposited, and provisions for the subsistence of the widows and the fatherless.
11além de certa quantia pertencente a Hircano, filho de Tobias, homem de posição muito elevada, e que não era verdade o que o ímpio Simão alegava falsamente. Ao todo, havia quatrocentos talentos de prata e duzentos de ouro.
11And that some part of that which wicked Simon had given intelligence of, belonged to Hircanus son of Tobias, a man of great dignity: and that the whole was four hundred talents of silver, and two hundred of gold:
12Era absolutamente impossível prejudicar aqueles que haviam confiado na santidade do lugar e na majestade e inviolável santidade do templo, honrado em todo o mundo.
12But that to deceive them who had trusted to the place and temple which is honoured throughout the whole world, for the reverence and holiness of it, was a thing which could not by any means be done.
13Heliodoro, porém, por causa da ordem do rei, declarou que, de qualquer maneira, aquele dinheiro deveria ser confiscado para o tesouro real.
13But he, by reason of the orders he had received from the king, said that by: all means the money must be carried to the king.
14Tendo marcado um dia, entrou para conduzir a investigação dessas coisas, e houve grande aflição por toda a cidade.
14So on the day he had appointed, Heliodorus entered in to order this matter. But there was no small terror throughout the whole city.
15Os sacerdotes, prostrados diante do altar com suas vestes sacerdotais, clamavam ao céu àquele que havia estabelecido a lei sobre os depósitos, pedindo que conservasse em segurança esses tesouros para aqueles que os haviam confiado.
15And the priests prostrated themselves before the altar in their priests’ vestments, and called upon him from heaven, who made the law concerning things given to be kept, that he would preserve them safe, for them that had deposited them.
16Quem via a aparência do sumo sacerdote sentia o coração ferido, pois seu rosto e a mudança de cor revelavam a angústia de sua alma.
16Now whosoever saw the countenance of the high priest, was wounded in heart: for his face, and the changing of his colour declared the inward sorrow of his mind.
17Um terror e um tremor do corpo haviam tomado aquele homem, tornando evidente aos que o observavam a dor que havia em seu coração.
17For the man was so compassed with sadness and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that beheld him, what sorrow he had in his heart.
18Os que estavam nas casas saíam em massa para uma súplica pública, porque o lugar estava prestes a cair em desonra.
18Others also came hocking together out of their houses, praying and making public supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.
19As mulheres, com pano de saco cingido debaixo dos seios, enchiam as ruas. As virgens que permaneciam recolhidas em casa corriam juntas, algumas para os portões, outras para os muros, e algumas olhavam pelas janelas.
19And the women, girded with haircloth about their breasts, came together in the streets. And the virgins also that were shut up, came forth, some to Onias, and some to the walls, and others looked out of the windows.
20Todas, estendendo as mãos para o céu, faziam sua solene súplica.
20And all holding up their hands towards heaven, made supplication.
21Era comovente ver a multidão toda misturada, prostrada, e a ansiedade do sumo sacerdote em sua grande aflição.
21For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the high priest who was in an agony, would have moved any one to pity.
22Enquanto clamavam ao Senhor Todo-Poderoso para manter as coisas que lhes haviam sido confiadas seguras e protegidas para aqueles que as haviam confiado,
22And these indeed called upon almighty God, to preserve the things that had been committed to them, safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23Heliodoro prosseguiu para executar o que havia sido determinado.
23But Heliodorus executed that which he had resolved on, himself being present in the same place with his guard about the treasury.
24Mas, quando já estava ali com seus guardas perto do tesouro, o Soberano dos espíritos e de toda autoridade produziu uma grande manifestação, de modo que todos os que tinham ousado acompanhá-lo, tomados de espanto diante do poder de Deus, desfaleceram de terror.
24But the spirit of the almighty God gave a great evidence of his presence, so that all that had presumed to obey him, falling down by the power of God, were struck with fainting and dread.
25Pois viram um cavalo com um cavaleiro aterrorizante, adornado com belos arreios. O cavalo avançou violentamente e golpeou Heliodoro com as patas dianteiras. O cavaleiro parecia estar vestido com uma armadura completa de ouro.
25For there appeared to them a horse with a terrible rider upon him, adorned with a very rich covering: and he ran fiercely and struck Heliodorus with his fore feet, and he that sat upon him seemed to have armour of gold.
26Também lhe apareceram outros dois jovens, notáveis por sua força, belos em glória e esplêndidos em suas roupas. Ficaram um de cada lado e o açoitaram sem cessar, infligindo-lhe muitos golpes dolorosos.
26Moreover there appeared two other young men beautiful and strong, bright and glorious, and in comely apparel: who stood by him, on either side, and scourged him without ceasing with many stripes.
27Heliodoro caiu de repente ao chão, e uma grande escuridão o envolveu. Seus guardas o levantaram e o colocaram numa maca.
27Arid Heliodorus suddenly fell to the ground, and they took him up covered with great darkness, and having put him into a litter they carried him out.
28Aquele homem que pouco antes havia entrado no tesouro mencionado com grande comitiva e toda a sua guarda agora era carregado totalmente incapaz de ajudar a si mesmo, sendo claramente levado a reconhecer a soberania de Deus.
28So he that came with many servants, and all his guard into the aforesaid treasury, was carried out, no one being able to help him, the manifest power of God being known.
29Enquanto jazia prostrado, pela ação de Deus, sem fala e privado de qualquer esperança de salvação,
29And he indeed by the power of God lay speechless, and without all hope of recovery.
30eles bendiziam o Senhor, que havia agido maravilhosamente em favor de seu próprio lugar. O templo, que pouco antes estava cheio de terror e alarme, ficou cheio de alegria e júbilo depois da manifestação do Senhor Todo-Poderoso.
30But they praised the Lord because he had glorified his place: and the temple, that a little before was full of fear and trouble, when the almighty Lord appeared, was filled with joy and gladness.
31Logo alguns amigos íntimos de Heliodoro suplicaram a Onias que invocasse o Altíssimo para conceder vida àquele que estava quase no último suspiro.
31Then some of the friends of Heliodorus forthwith begged of Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who was ready to give up the ghost.
32O sumo sacerdote, temendo secretamente que o rei viesse a pensar que os judeus haviam cometido alguma traição contra Heliodoro, ofereceu um sacrifício pela recuperação do homem.
32So the high priest considering that the king might perhaps suspect that some mischief had been done to Heliodorus by the Jews, offered a sacrifice of health for the recovery of the man.
33Enquanto o sumo sacerdote fazia o sacrifício de expiação, os mesmos jovens apareceram novamente a Heliodoro, vestidos com as mesmas roupas. Ficaram diante dele e disseram: “Agradeça muito ao sumo sacerdote Onias, pois foi por causa dele que o Senhor lhe concedeu a vida.
33And when the high priest was praying, the same young men in the same clothing stood by Heliodorus, and said to him: Give thanks to Onias the priest: because for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life.
34E você, que foi açoitado pelo céu, anuncie a todos os homens a soberana majestade de Deus.” Depois de dizerem essas palavras, desapareceram.
34And thou having been scourged by God, declare unto all men the great works and the power of God. And having spoken thus, they appeared no more.
35Heliodoro ofereceu um sacrifício ao Senhor e fez grandes votos àquele que lhe havia salvado a vida. Depois se despediu de Onias e voltou com seu exército para junto do rei.
35So Heliodorus after he had offered a sacrifice to God, and made great vows to him, that had granted him life, and given thanks to Onias, taking his troops with him, returned to the king.
36Diante de todos, testemunhava as obras do grandíssimo Deus que havia visto com seus próprios olhos.
36And he testified to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his own eyes.
37Quando o rei perguntou a Heliodoro que tipo de homem deveria ser enviado outra vez a Jerusalém, ele respondeu:
37And when the king asked Heliodorus, who might be a fit man to be sent yet once more to Jerusalem, he said:
38“Se você tem algum inimigo ou conspirador contra o Estado, envie-o para lá, e o receberá de volta bem açoitado, se é que consegue escapar com vida, pois verdadeiramente há naquele lugar algum poder de Deus.
38If thou hast any enemy or traitor to thy kingdom, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him again scourged, if so be he escape: for there is undoubtedly in that place a certain power of God.
39Aquele que habita no céu mantém os olhos sobre esse lugar e o ajuda. Aos que vêm para lhe fazer mal, ele fere e destrói.”
39For he that hath his dwelling in the heavens, is the visitor, and protector of that place, and he striketh and destroyeth them that come to do evil to it.
40Assim se encerra a história de Heliodoro e da preservação do tesouro.
40And the things concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury fell out in this manner.
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