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2 Chronicles 7:16

2 Chronicles chapter 7 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

Context

v.15Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place.

v.16This passage

v.17And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and mine ordinances;

Cross references

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

  • 2 Chronicles 33:4

    And he built altars in the house of Jehovah, whereof Jehovah said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

  • 2 Chronicles 7:15

    Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place.

  • Psalms 132:14

    This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:20

    that thine eyes may be open toward this house day and night, even toward the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall pray toward this place.

  • John 2:19

    Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

  • Zechariah 3:2

    And Jehovah said unto Satan, Jehovah rebuke thee, O Satan; yea, Jehovah that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?