2 Chronicles 29:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 29:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 29:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 29:5 — KJV
“And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place.”
— 2 Chronicles 29:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 29:5 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 29:5
“And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:5: levites, sanctify, yourselves
“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:5: hear, now, house
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:5: hear, levites, now
“And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:5: levites, now, house
“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 29:5: sanctify, yourselves, lord
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