2 Chronicles 7:16
What does 2 Chronicles 7:16 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 7:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For 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 · 1611For 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 · 1901For 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For I have taken this house for myself and made it holy, so that my name may be there for ever; and my eyes and my heart will be there at all times.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and now, I have chosen and sanctified this house for My name being there unto the age; yea, Mine eyes and My heart have been there all the days.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For I have chosen, and have sanctified this place, that my name may be there for ever, and my eyes and my heart may remain there perpetually.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for I have now chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Context
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?