2 Chronicles 6:12
What does 2 Chronicles 6:12 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 6:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then he took his place in front of the altar of the Lord, all the men of Israel being present,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he standeth before the altar of Jehovah, over-against all the assembly of Israel, and spreadeth out his hand, --
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he stood before the altar of the Lord, in presence of all the multitude of Israel, and stretched forth his hands.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of the whole congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands.
Context
v.11And there have I set the ark, wherein is the covenant of Jehovah, which he made with the children of Israel.
v.12This passage
v.13(for Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven);
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 8:22
And Solomon stood before the altar of Jehovah in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;
- Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth Jehovah, that obeyeth the voice of his servant? he that walketh in darkness, and hath no light, let him trust in the name of Jehovah, and rely upon his God.
- 1 Timothy 2:8
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
- Exodus 9:33
And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto Jehovah: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.
- Psalms 63:4
So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
- Psalms 29:1
Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.