2 Chronicles 6:2
What does 2 Chronicles 6:2 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 6:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and I--I have built a house of habitation for Thee, and a fixed place for Thy dwelling to the ages.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But I have built a house of habitation for thee, even a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 132:5
Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
- 1 Chronicles 22:10
He shall build a house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.
- Hebrews 9:11
But Christ having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation,
- 1 Chronicles 28:6
And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
- 2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
- 2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.