2 Chronicles 6:36
2 Chronicles 6:36 in Multiple Translations
When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a land far off or near;
If they sin against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not), and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive unto a land far off or near;
If they do wrong against you, (for no man is without sin,) and you are angry with them, and give them up into the power of those who are fighting against them, so that they take them away prisoners to a land far off or near;
If they sin against you—and there is nobody who does not sin—you may become angry with them and hand them over to an enemy who takes them away as prisoners to a foreign land, near or far.
If they sinne against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not) and thou be angry with them and deliuer them vnto the enemies, and they take them and cary them away captiue vnto a land farre or neere,
'When they sin against Thee — for there is not a man who sinneth not — and Thou hast been angry with them, and hast given them before an enemy, and taken them captive have their captors, unto a land far off or near;
“If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn’t sin), and you are angry with them and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to a land far off or near;
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man who sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives to a land far off or near;
And if they sin against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them up to their enemies, and they lead them away captive to a land either afar off, or near at hand,
“It is true that everyone sins. So, when your people sin against you, and you become angry with them, you may allow their enemies to capture them and take them to their countries, even to countries that are far away.
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Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 6:36
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:36
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Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
36When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,
37and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ 38and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 7:20 | Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. |
| 2 | James 3:2 | We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. |
| 3 | 1 John 1:8–10 | If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. |
| 4 | Psalms 143:2 | Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. |
| 5 | Job 15:14–16 | What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? |
| 6 | Psalms 130:3 | If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? |
| 7 | Proverbs 20:9 | Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”? |
| 8 | 1 Kings 8:46 | When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, |
| 9 | Daniel 9:7–14 | To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets. All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. |
| 10 | Luke 21:24 | They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. |
2 Chronicles 6:36 Summary
This verse reminds us that everyone sins, and when we do, God can become angry with us, as seen in Psalm 5:4-6. However, it's not because God wants us to sin, but because sin hurts our relationship with Him, as mentioned in Isaiah 59:2. The good news is that God is always willing to forgive us when we repent and turn back to Him, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By acknowledging our sinfulness and seeking God's forgiveness, we can restore our relationship with Him and live a life that honors Him, as seen in Psalm 51:1-2 and Romans 8:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible say that God becomes angry with His people when they sin?
The Bible teaches that God is a holy and just God who hates sin, as seen in Psalm 5:4-6, and when His people sin, it grieves Him and leads to His anger, as mentioned in this verse, 2 Chronicles 6:36.
Does this verse mean that God causes people to sin?
No, the Bible clearly states that God does not tempt people to sin, as seen in James 1:13-14, but rather, people sin because of their own free will and the influence of Satan, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 21:1.
What is the significance of the phrase 'there is no one who does not sin' in this verse?
This phrase emphasizes the universal nature of sin, as also mentioned in Romans 3:23, and highlights the need for God's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 51:1-2 and 1 John 1:8-9.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
This verse shows that God's sovereignty and human responsibility are not mutually exclusive, as seen in Isaiah 46:9-10 and Proverbs 16:9, but rather, they work together to accomplish God's purposes, as mentioned in Romans 11:33-36.
Reflection Questions
- How does the acknowledgment of sin in this verse affect my relationship with God, and what steps can I take to confess and repent of my sins, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of humility and recognition of my own sinfulness, as expressed in this verse, to my daily life and interactions with others, as mentioned in Micah 6:8?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I use this knowledge to deepen my trust and faith in Him, as seen in Psalm 103:8-12?
- How does the recognition of the universality of sin in this verse impact my attitude towards others, and what does it teach me about the importance of forgiveness and mercy, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:36
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Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:36
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 6:36
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 6:36
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Daniel Had a Window by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having an 'open window' towards God's mercy and the power of prayer, using the story of Daniel as an example. It highlights the need for hu |
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Gospel Meetings-Shannon Hills 03 by Worth Ellis | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difficulty of getting people to recognize their need for salvation. He shares a personal story of a young girl who attended a series of |
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1 John 1:10 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our sinfulness, arguing that to claim one has never sinned is to contradict God's truth and make Him a liar. He explains that s |
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Prayer Sighs by A.W. Pink | Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 36031 preaches on the concept of becoming useless, as described by the Greek word 'achreioo', meaning to make unprofitable or morally corrupt. |
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General Counsels to Young Men by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the critical importance of understanding the nature of sin and its consequences, urging young men to recognize its true evil and the cost of atonement through |
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The New Quest and Law of Life. 7:1-29 by W.J. Erdman | In this sermon by W.J. Erdman, the Preacher embarks on a new quest to discover 'the Good' in a high law for life under the sun, possibly found in the fear of God. He seeks wisdom a |
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The Sinner Arraigned and Convicted by Philip Doddridge | Philip Doddridge preaches about the necessity of conviction of guilt in true religion, emphasizing the rebellion against God that all men are born under His law and have violated i |






