2 Chronicles 6:20 · KJV

"That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!

¹⁹Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:

²⁰That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.

²¹Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive.

²²If a man sin against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to make him swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house;

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Reflection Questions

How do you perceive God's presence in your life?

What does having a sacred space mean for you?

When have you felt your prayers were truly heard?

Life Application

prayer

Create a dedicated space for prayer in your home to enhance your connection with God.

worship

Visit a place of worship regularly to experience a sense of community and divine presence.

Places in This Verse

this house(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

Refers to Solomon's Temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people.

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