2 Chronicles 6:9
2 Chronicles 6:9 in Multiple Translations
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
But you yourself will not be the builder of the house; but your son, the offspring of your body, he it is who will put up a house for my name.
But you are not going to build the Temple. Your son, one of your children, will build the Temple to honor me.’
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house, but thy sonne which shall come out of thy loynes, he shall buylde an house vnto my Name.
but thou dost not build the house, for thy son who cometh forth out from thy loins, he doth build the house for My name.
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.’
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
But thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, who shall come out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.
However, you are not the one who I want to build the temple; it is one of your own sons who I want to build a temple for me.’
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 6:9
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2 Chronicles 6:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
רַ֣ק
אַתָּ֔ה
לֹ֥א
תִבְנֶ֖ה
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
כִּ֤י
בִנְ/ךָ֙
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֣א
מֵֽ/חֲלָצֶ֔י/ךָ
הֽוּא
יִבְנֶ֥ה
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
לִ/שְׁמִֽ/י
רַ֣ק
raq
H7535
except
DirObjM
אַתָּ֔ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִבְנֶ֖ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בִנְ/ךָ֙
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Art | V-Qal
מֵֽ/חֲלָצֶ֔י/ךָ
châlâts
H2504
loin
Prep | N-cd | Suff
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יִבְנֶ֥ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
לִ/שְׁמִֽ/י
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 6:9
רַ֣ק
raq
H7535
"except"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
אַתָּ֔ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִבְנֶ֖ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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.
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בִנְ/ךָ֙
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֣א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Art | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵֽ/חֲלָצֶ֔י/ךָ
châlâts
H2504
"loin"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'loins' refers to the seat of vigor and strength, like in Genesis where it describes a woman's travail. It represents the source of power and energy.
Definition: 1) loins 1a) as seat of virility 1b) as girded 1c) as seat of pain (woman's travail)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: loins, reins. See also: Genesis 35:11; Job 40:7; Isaiah 5:27.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יִבְנֶ֥ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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.
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
לִ/שְׁמִֽ/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 6:9
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Context — Solomon Blesses the LORD
7Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
8But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
9Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’
10Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 11And there I have placed the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with the children of Israel.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:12–13 | And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 17:4 | “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 17:11–12 | And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. |
2 Chronicles 6:9 Summary
[This verse means that God had chosen King Solomon, David's son, to build the temple where God's Name would dwell, as we see in 2 Chronicles 6:9. This shows that God has a plan that may not always align with our desires or expectations, but we can trust His sovereignty and timing, just like King David did. We can learn from King David's example to trust God's plan and be content with the fact that His plan may involve others, including our own children or future generations, as seen in Psalm 37:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God not allow King David to build the house for His Name?
God had other plans, and He chose King David's son, Solomon, to build the house for His Name, as we see in 2 Chronicles 6:9, and this decision was likely due to David's past as a warrior, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:8-10.
What does it mean that King David's son will build the house for God's Name?
It means that God had chosen Solomon, David's son, to be the one to build the temple, which would be a place where God's Name would dwell, as explained in 2 Chronicles 6:9 and also in 1 Kings 5:3-5.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's sovereignty?
This verse shows that God is sovereign and has a plan that may not always align with human desires or expectations, as seen in 2 Chronicles 6:9, and this is also evident in other scriptures such as Isaiah 46:10 and Romans 11:33-36.
What can we learn from King David's response to God's decision?
We can learn that King David trusted God's plan and was content with the fact that his son would build the house for God's Name, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:11-16, and this teaches us to trust God's sovereignty and timing, as mentioned in Psalm 37:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when God's plan for my life is different from my own desires or expectations?
- What are some ways that I can trust God's sovereignty and timing in my life, just like King David did?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting God's plan to my own life and circumstances, as seen in 2 Chronicles 6:9 and other scriptures?
- What does it mean for me to 'build a house for God's Name' in my own life, and how can I do that?
- How can I, like King David, be content with the fact that God's plan may involve others, including my own children or future generations?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 6:9
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 6:9
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 6:9
(9) Notwithstanding thou shalt not build.—Only thou, thou shalt not build; with stress on the pronoun. But thy son.—Heb., for thy son; so LXX.; Kings, “but;” and so some MSS. and the Syriac, Vulg., and Arabic here. Otherwise the whole verse is as in Kings.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 6:9
9. thou shalt not build] Cp. 1 Chronicles 22:8, note.
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