2 Chronicles 7:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 7:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 7:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 7:21 — KJV
“And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house?”
— 2 Chronicles 7:21 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 7:21 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 7:21
“And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:21: house, high, every
“Even all nations shall say, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this land? what meaneth the heat of this great anger?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:21: one, say, hath
“And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:21: every, one, say
“Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. Our...: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:21: high, one, say
“The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 7:21: high, every, one
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