2 Chronicles 6:40

Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication · 2 Chronicles 6:12–42
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Translations

Modern
Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
Traditional
Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, and let thine ears be attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
Literal
Now, my God, please, let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer in this place.
Latin
…tu es enim Deus meus: aperiantur, quæso, oculi tui, et aures tuæ intentæ sint ad orationem quæ fit in loco isto.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

Notes

Parallels

1 Kings 8:22–53

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy

Topics

Intercession: Exemplified Public Prayer: Solomon the First Temple: Solemnly Dedicated to God by Solomon