2 Maccabees 2:18
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18 as he promised through the law. For we hope in God, that he will soon have mercy on us and gather us together from everywhere under the heavens to his holy place, for he has rescued us from great perils and has purified the place.(A)
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2 Maccabees 10:3
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3 After purifying the temple, they made another altar. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years,[a] burned incense, and lighted lamps. They also set out the showbread.
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2 Maccabees 14:36
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36 Therefore, Holy One, Lord of all holiness, preserve forever undefiled this house, which has been so recently purified.”(A)
Martyrdom of Razis.[a]
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