2 Chronicles 6:40 cpdv — For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is made in this…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. "

— 2 Chronicles 6:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 6 — Context

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and if, having been converted in their heart in the land to which they had been led as captives, they will do penance, and beseech you in the land of their captivity, saying, ‘We have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have acted unjustly,’

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and if they will have returned to you, with their whole heart and with their whole soul, in the land of their captivity to which they were led away, and if they will adore you in the direction of their own land, which you gave to their fathers, and of the city, which you have chosen, and of the house, which I have built to your name,

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from heaven, that is, from your firm habitation, you will heed their prayers, and you will accomplish judgment, and you will forgive your people, even though they are sinners.

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For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.

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Now therefore, rise up, O Lord God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let your holy ones rejoice in what is good.

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O Lord God, may you not turn away from the face of your Christ. Remember the mercies of your servant, David.”

2 Chronicles 6:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 6:40 say?
2 Chronicles 6:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is 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 (CPDV): “For you are my God. Let your eyes be open, I beg you, and let your ears be attentive to the prayer that is 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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