2 Chronicles 6:2
2 Chronicles 6:2 in Multiple Translations
and I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”
But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
But I have built thee a house of habitation, and a place for thee to dwell in for ever.
So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.
However, I have built you a magnificent Temple, a place for you to live forever.”
And I haue built thee an house to dwell in, an habitation for thee to dwell in for euer.
and I — I have built a house of habitation for Thee, and a fixed place for Thy dwelling to the ages.'
But I have built you a house and home, a place for you to dwell in forever.”
But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever.
But now I have built a glorious temple for you to live in forever!”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 6:2
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2 Chronicles 6:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַֽ/אֲנִ֛י
בָּנִ֥יתִי
בֵית
זְבֻ֖ל
לָ֑/ךְ
וּ/מָכ֥וֹן
לְ/שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֖
עוֹלָמִֽים
וַֽ/אֲנִ֛י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
בָּנִ֥יתִי
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בֵית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
זְבֻ֖ל
zᵉbûwl
H2073
elevation
N-ms
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וּ/מָכ֥וֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
foundation
Conj | N-ms
לְ/שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֖
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
עוֹלָמִֽים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 6:2
וַֽ/אֲנִ֛י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בָּנִ֥יתִי
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בֵית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
זְבֻ֖ל
zᵉbûwl
H2073
"elevation"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'elevation' or 'lofty abode' refers to a high or exalted place, like a residence or habitation. It is used to describe a dwelling place.
Definition: exalted, residence, elevation, lofty abode, height, habitation
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: dwell in, dwelling, habitation. See also: 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 49:15; Isaiah 63:15.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וּ/מָכ֥וֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
"foundation"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a foundation or a fixed place where someone lives. It appears in various books, including the Psalms and Proverbs, to describe a solid base or a home. This concept is important in understanding God's presence in our lives.
Definition: 1) fixed or established place, foundation 1a) fixed place 1b) foundation
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. See also: Exodus 15:17; 2 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 33:14.
לְ/שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֖
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
עוֹלָמִֽים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-mp
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 6:2
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Context — Solomon Blesses the LORD
1Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
2But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”
3And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 4and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 2:4–6 | Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him? |
| 2 | Psalms 135:21 | Blessed be the LORD from Zion— He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 28:6 | And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. |
| 4 | Psalms 132:13–14 | For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 5 | Psalms 132:5 | until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ” |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 17:12 | He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. |
| 7 | Hebrews 9:11–12 | But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 22:10–11 | He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. |
| 9 | John 4:21–23 | “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 7:13 | He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. |
2 Chronicles 6:2 Summary
[This verse means that Solomon built a special house, the temple, for God to live in forever. God promised to be with His people, and the temple was a symbol of that promise, like we see in Exodus 25:8. Just like the temple, our hearts can be a place where God dwells, and we can prepare room for Him by loving and obeying Him, as Jesus teaches in John 14:23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'dwell forever' in the temple?
This phrase refers to God's permanent presence among His people, as promised in Exodus 29:45 and reinforced in 1 Kings 8:13, where Solomon also speaks of the temple as a place for God to dwell.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's omnipresence?
While God is indeed omnipresent, as stated in Psalm 139:7-10, the concept of 'dwelling forever' in the temple signifies a special, localized manifestation of His presence, emphasizing His covenant relationship with Israel.
What is the significance of the temple being 'an exalted house'?
The term 'exalted house' highlights the grandeur and majesty of the temple, reflecting God's glory and honor, much like the description of the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34-38, where God's glory fills the structure.
How does this verse point to Jesus Christ?
The idea of God dwelling among His people foreshadows the incarnation of Jesus Christ, who is called the 'temple of God' in John 2:19-22, emphasizing God's desire to dwell among humanity and ultimately, within each believer, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'dwell forever' in my life, and how can I make room for Him?
- How can I reflect the glory and majesty of God in my daily life, just as the temple reflected His exalted nature?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, prepare a 'place' for God to dwell in my heart and community?
- What are some ways I can bless and honor God, just as Solomon blessed the assembly of Israel in this passage?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:2
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 6:2
But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:2
(2) But I have built.—And I, on my part, have built. Kings, “I have built” (bβnτh bβnξthξ); scil., as “Thou didst indicate.” This seems original. So the Syr. here, mebnτ b’nξth, but not LXX. and Vulg. Habitation.—Zĕ ?bϋl, a poetic word, occurring only five times. (Comp. Habakkuk 3:11.) And a place.—And, added here, weakens the force of the poetic parallelism. A place for thy dwelling.—(Exodus 15:17) another poetic expression. For ever.—(Through) ages. So only in this account and Psalms 61:5.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 6:2
Ch. 2 Chronicles 6:1-11 (= 1 Kings 8:12-21). Solomon’s Blessing 1, 2. These verses come from 1 Kings, the only important variation being, But I have built (Chron.), for I have surety built (1 Kin.). They seem to have been originally taken from some song.
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Hebron Dedication - Part 2 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for God's house. He repeatedly expresses his love for the place and habitation of God's house. The sp |
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Abiding in God's Promise by Joshua Daniel | Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of abiding in God's promises, drawing from the example of David's charge to Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28. He highlights the necessity of being |
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Constancy and Consistency by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of constancy and consistency in our walk with God. He uses the analogy of a wall clock that constantly ticks to illustrate t |
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Let the House Be Builded - Part 1of3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's all-inclusive purpose. He highlights that while Christianity has many aspects, such as evangelism, teac |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 7 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the specific purpose and calling that God has for each individual. He encourages listeners to see |
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The Credentials of True Ministry by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about the significance of carrying the ark of God on the shoulders of anointed men, emphasizing the importance of walking in God's anointing and not delegat |
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Zion, the City of Solemnities by William Gadsby | William Gadsby expounds on the spiritual significance of Zion as the true church of Christ, emphasizing its divine selection and the solemnities that characterize it. He describes |