2 Chronicles 31:21

What does 2 Chronicles 31:21 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 31:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And for everything he undertook, in connection with the work of the house of God and his law and orders, he got directions from God and did it with serious purpose; and things went well for him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and in every work that he hath begun for the service of the house of God, and for the law, and for the command, to seek to his God, with all his heart he hath wrought and prospered.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In all the service of the house of the Lord according to the law and the ceremonies, desiring to seek his God with all his heart, and he did it and prospered.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And in every work that he undertook in the service of the house ofGod, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek hisGod, he did it with all his heart and prospered.

Context

v.20And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah; and he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before Jehovah his God.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

  • Matthew 7:24

    Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

  • Deuteronomy 10:12

    And now, Israel, what doth Jehovah thy God require of thee, but to fear Jehovah thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

  • 2 Chronicles 14:7

    For he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars; the land is yet before us, because we have sought Jehovah our God; we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

  • Psalms 1:2

    But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.

  • Deuteronomy 29:9

    Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

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