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Bíblia Portuguesa Mundial (Brazilian Portuguese)
King James Version with Apocrypha
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,
1Now when the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws were kept very well, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and his hatred of wickedness,
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 did honour the place, and magnify the temple with their best gifts;
3a ponto de o próprio rei Seleuco da Ásia pagar, de suas próprias receitas, todas as despesas relacionadas ao serviço dos sacrifícios.
3Insomuch that Seleucus of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service 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 made governor of the temple, fell out with the high priest about disorder 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 gat him to Apollonius the son of Thraseas, who then was governor of Celosyria and Phenice,
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 infinite sums of money, so that the multitude of their riches, which did not pertain to the account of the sacrifices, was innumerable, and that it was possible to bring all into the king’s hand.
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 came to the king, and had shewed him of the money whereof he was told, the king chose out Heliodorus his treasurer, and sent him with a commandment 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 forthwith Heliodorus took his journey; under a colour of visiting the cities of Celosyria and Phenice, but indeed to fulfil 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 of the high priest of the city, he told him what intelligence was given of the money, and declared wherefore he came, 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 there was such money laid up for the relief of widows and fatherless children:
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 of it belonged to Hircanus son of Tobias, a man of great dignity, and not as that wicked Simon had misinformed: the sum whereof in all 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.
12And that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honoured over all the world.
13Heliodoro, porém, por causa da ordem do rei, declarou que, de qualquer maneira, aquele dinheiro deveria ser confiscado para o tesouro real.
13But Heliodorus, because of the king’s commandment given him, said, That in any wise it must be brought into the king’s treasury.
14Tendo marcado um dia, entrou para conduzir a investigação dessas coisas, e houve grande aflição por toda a cidade.
14So at the day which he appointed he entered in to order this matter: wherefore there was no small agony 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.
15But the priests, prostrating themselves before the altar in their priests’ vestments, called unto heaven upon him that made a law concerning things given to be kept, that they should safely be preserved for such as had committed them to be kept.
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.
16Then whoso had looked the high priest in the face, it would have wounded his heart: for his countenance and the changing of his colour declared the inward agony 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 fear and horror of the body, that it was manifest to them that looked upon him, what sorrow he had now 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 ran flocking out of their houses to the general 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, girt with sackcloth under their breasts, abounded in the streets, and the virgins that were kept in ran, some to the gates, 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 their hands toward heaven, made supplication.
21Era comovente ver a multidão toda misturada, prostrada, e a ansiedade do sumo sacerdote em sua grande aflição.
21Then it would have pitied a man to see the falling down of the multitude of all sorts, and the fear of the high priest being in such an agony.
22Enquanto clamavam ao Senhor Todo-Poderoso para manter as coisas que lhes haviam sido confiadas seguras e protegidas para aqueles que as haviam confiado,
22They then called upon the Almighty Lord to keep the things committed of trust safe and sure for those that had committed them.
23Heliodoro prosseguiu para executar o que havia sido determinado.
23Nevertheless Heliodorus executed that which was decreed.
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.
24Now as he was there present himself with his guard about the treasury, the Lord of spirits, and the Prince of all power, caused a great apparition, so that all that presumed to come in with him were astonished at the power of God, and fainted, and were sore afraid.
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 unto them an horse with a terrible rider upon him, and adorned with a very fair covering, and he ran fiercely, and smote at Heliodorus with his forefeet, and it seemed that he that sat upon the horse had complete harness 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 two other young men appeared before him, notable in strength, excellent in beauty, and comely in apparel, who stood by him on either side; and scourged him continually, and gave him many sore stripes.
27Heliodoro caiu de repente ao chão, e uma grande escuridão o envolveu. Seus guardas o levantaram e o colocaram numa maca.
27And Heliodorus fell suddenly unto the ground, and was compassed with great darkness: but they that were with him took him up, and put him into a litter.
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.
28Thus him, that lately came with a great train and with all his guard into the said treasury, they carried out, being unable to help himself with his weapons: and manifestly they acknowledged the power of God.
29Enquanto jazia prostrado, pela ação de Deus, sem fala e privado de qualquer esperança de salvação,
29For he by the hand of God was cast down, and lay speechless without all hope of life.
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, that had miraculously honoured his own place: for the temple; which a little afore 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 straightways certain of Heliodorus’ friends prayed Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who lay 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, suspecting lest the king should misconceive that some treachery had been done to Heliodorus by the Jews, offered a sacrifice for the health 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.
33Now as the high priest was making an atonement, the same young men in the same clothing appeared and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, insomuch as 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 seeing that thou hast been scourged from heaven, declare unto all men the mighty power of God. And when they had spoken these words, 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 sacrifice unto the Lord, and made great vows unto him that had saved his life, and saluted Onias, returned with his host to the king.
36Diante de todos, testemunhava as obras do grandíssimo Deus que havia visto com seus próprios olhos.
36Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his 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 again 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, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him well scourged, if he escape with his life: for in that place, no doubt, there is an especial 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 dwelleth in heaven hath his eye on that place, and defendeth it; and he beateth and destroyeth them that come to hurt 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 on this sort.
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