2 Chronicles 6:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.

Bible in Basic English

So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever.

Free Bible Version

However, I have built you a magnificent Temple, a place for you to live forever.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And I haue built thee an house to dwell in, an habitation for thee to dwell in for euer.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.

Translation for Translators

But now I have built a glorious temple for you to live in forever!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

but I have built you a lofty residence, a place for you to live in forever.”

Noah Webster Bible

But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.

World English Bible

But I have built you a house and home, a place for you to dwell in forever.”

Young's Literal Translation

and I — I have built a house of habitation for Thee, and a fixed place for Thy dwelling to the ages.'

Context

Solomon Blesses the LORD

¹Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud; ²and I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon acknowledges the greatness of God and the temple he has built as a place for God's presence to dwell. Solomon recognizes that no earthly structure can contain the fullness of God, yet he prays that God's eyes may always be open towards the temple as a place to hear the prayers of His people. This verse reflects Solomon's humility and reverence before God, understanding that true worship is not confined to a physical building but is about the heart and attitude of the worshipper. It serves as a reminder that God's presence is not limited to a specific location but is accessible to all who seek Him with sincerity and faith.

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