2 Chronicles 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 2:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 2:6 — KJV
“But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him? is able: Heb. hath retained, or, obtained strength”
— 2 Chronicles 2:6 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 2:6 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 2:6
“And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be...: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:6: able, cannot, then
“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:6: build, house, heaven
“But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. in their...: Heb. on their heap”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:6: save, only, burn
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:6: build, should, burn
“For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee. hast...: Heb. hast revealed the ear of thy servant”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 2:6: build, house, before
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