2 Chronicles 6:19
2 Chronicles 6:19 in Multiple Translations
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You.
Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:
Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee;
Still, let your heart be turned to the prayer of your servant and to his prayer for grace, O Lord my God, and give ear to the cry and the prayer which your servant makes before you;
Please listen to the prayer of your servant and his request, Lord my God. Please hear the appeals and the prayers that your servant is presenting before you.
But haue thou respect to the prayer of thy seruant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to heare the crye and prayer which thy seruant prayeth before thee,
'And Thou hast turned unto the prayer of Thy servant, and unto his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and unto the prayer that Thy servant is praying before Thee,
Yet have respect for the prayer of your servant and to his supplication, LORD my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you;
Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken to the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:
But to this end only it is made, that thou mayest regard the prayer of thy servant and his supplication, O Lord my God: and mayest hear the prayers which thy servant poureth out before thee.
But Yahweh, my God, please listen to my prayer, while I am pleading with you this day and do what I am requesting.
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Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
19Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You.
20May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. 21Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 8:28 | Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. |
| 2 | Luke 18:1–7 | Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Then she will stop wearing me out with her perpetual requests.’” And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? |
| 3 | John 17:20 | I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, |
| 4 | Psalms 130:2 | O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. |
| 5 | Psalms 5:1–2 | Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. |
| 6 | Psalms 4:1 | Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. |
| 7 | Daniel 9:17–19 | So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
| 8 | Psalms 20:1–3 | May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah |
| 9 | Psalms 74:20 | Consider Your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. |
2 Chronicles 6:19 Summary
This verse is a humble and sincere prayer where the servant asks God to listen to his prayer and plea. The servant is acknowledging that God is all-powerful and all-knowing, but still desires a personal relationship with Him, much like we see in John 15:15 where Jesus calls us friends. The servant's request is not just about getting what he wants, but about being heard and understood by God, which is a fundamental human need (as seen in Psalm 38:9). By praying in this way, the servant is showing us how to approach God with reverence, humility, and trust, like a child coming to a loving father (Matthew 7:7-11).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'regard' the prayer of His servant?
To regard something means to consider it carefully or pay attention to it, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:11 where Hannah asks God to regard her prayer, and in Psalm 119:153, where the psalmist asks God to regard his affliction.
Why does the verse mention the prayer and plea of the servant separately?
The repetition of 'prayer' and 'plea' emphasizes the urgency and sincerity of the servant's request, similar to how David repeats his plea for God's mercy in Psalm 51:1-2.
How can we apply this verse to our own prayer lives?
We can apply this verse by being persistent and sincere in our prayers, just like the servant in this verse, and trusting that God will hear and respond, as promised in Jeremiah 29:12 and Matthew 7:7-8.
What is the significance of the servant calling God 'my God'?
The servant's use of 'my God' expresses a personal and intimate relationship with God, similar to how Jesus teaches us to pray 'Our Father' in Matthew 6:9, emphasizing our adoption as children of God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some prayers or pleas that I have been bringing before God, and how can I be more persistent and sincere in my requests?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy and personal relationship with God, like the servant in this verse?
- How can I balance the desire for God to hear my prayers with the recognition of His sovereignty and wisdom, as expressed in Romans 11:33-36?
- What are some ways that I can 'regard' or consider the prayers and pleas of others, and support them in their spiritual journeys?
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Sermons on 2 Chronicles 6:19
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 3 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the speaker, Brother Ravenhill, engages in a conversation with a man named Brother Singh about the procedure in his church service. Brother Singh describ |
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Prayer Is a Warfare by B.H. Clendennen | B.H. Clendennen emphasizes that prayer is a form of spiritual warfare, drawing parallels between the distinctiveness of prayer and the evening sacrifice in the Old Testament. He re |




