2 Chronicles 29:8 · KJV
"Wherefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 29:8 mean? →Passage Context
6For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, and turned their backs.
7Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.
8Wherefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes.
9For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.
10Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.
Reflection Questions
1
How does recognizing God's wrath influence your actions?
2
What does it mean for you to witness the consequences of sin?
3
When have you felt the need to turn back to God?
Life Application
repentance
Consider areas in your life that may need repentance. Reflect on how turning back to God can lead to restoration.
awareness
Stay mindful of the spiritual state of your community and seek to encourage others towards righteousness.
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