2 Chronicles 6:40 bbe — Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place.

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"Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place."

— 2 Chronicles 6:40, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

37

And if they take thought, in the land where they are prisoners, turning again to you, crying out in prayer to you in that land, and saying, We are sinners, we have done wrong, we have done evil;

38

If with all their heart and soul they are turned again to you, in the land where they are prisoners, the land where they have been taken, and make their prayers, turning their eyes to their land which you gave to their fathers, and to the town which you took for yourself, and the house which I have made for your name:

39

Then give ear from heaven your living-place to their prayer and their cry, and see right done to them, answering with forgiveness your people who have done wrong against you.

40

Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place.

41

Up! now, O Lord God, come back to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength: let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints be glad in what is good.

42

O Lord God, let him whom you have taken for yourself never be given up by you: keep in mind your mercies to David your servant.

2 Chronicles 6:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 6:40 say?
2 Chronicles 6:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 6:40 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 6:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 40.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 6:40.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 6:40 in?
2 Chronicles 6:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 6:40?
2 Chronicles 6:40 reads (BBE): “Now, O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears awake to the prayers made in this place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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