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2 Chronicles 6:20 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

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;

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • 1 Kings 8:29

    Both verses emphasize God's attention to the temple and the prayers offered there.

  • Psalm 34:15

    This verse reflects the idea that God watches over the righteous and hears their prayers.

  • Hebrews 4:16

    Encourages believers to approach God's throne with confidence in prayer.

Source: 2 Chronicles 6:20