2 Chronicles 6:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 6:21 — by Collins Asein
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2 Chronicles 6:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this pla..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 6:21 — KJV
“Hearken 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. make: Heb. pray toward...: or, in this place”
— 2 Chronicles 6:21 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 6:21 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 6:21
“And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive. toward this place: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:21: hearken, servant, people
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee. cause: or, right”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:21: supplications, people, place
“That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. toward this place: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:21: hearken, servant, make
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:21: people, israel, place
“Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven. his holy...: Heb. the habitation of his holiness”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 6:21: people, place, hear
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