2 Chronicles 7:15
2 Chronicles 7:15 in Multiple Translations
Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent, unto the prayer that is made in this place.
Now my eyes will be open and my ears awake to the prayers made in this place.
Now my eyes will be open, and my ears will pay attention to the prayers offered in this place,
Then mine eies shalbe open and mine eares attent vnto the prayer made in this place.
'Now, Mine eyes are open, and Mine ears attentive, to the prayer of this place;
Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to prayer that is made in this place.
Now my eyes shall be open, and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.
My eyes also shall be open, and my ears attentive to the prayer of him that shall pray in this place.
I [SYN] will see them and I [SYN] will hear them when they pray to me in this place.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 7:15
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2 Chronicles 7:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַתָּ֗ה
עֵינַ/י֙
יִהְי֣וּ
פְתֻח֔וֹת
וְ/אָזְנַ֖/י
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
לִ/תְפִלַּ֖ת
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
הַ/זֶּֽה
עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Adv
עֵינַ/י֙
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
פְתֻח֔וֹת
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Inf-c
וְ/אָזְנַ֖/י
ʼôzen
H241
ear
Conj | N-fd | Suff
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
qashshâb
H7183
attentive
Adj
לִ/תְפִלַּ֖ת
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
Prep | N-fs
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Art | N-ms
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 7:15
עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
עֵינַ/י֙
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יִהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
פְתֻח֔וֹת
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
וְ/אָזְנַ֖/י
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
Conj | N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת
qashshâb
H7183
"attentive"
Adj
Being attentive or careful is what this Hebrew word means, describing someone who is paying close attention. It's used in Bible verses like Proverbs to encourage people to be careful listeners. The KJV translates it as 'attentive'.
Definition: attentive Another spelling of qash.shuv (קַשֻּׁב "attentive" H7183B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: attent(-ive). See also: 2 Chronicles 6:40; Nehemiah 1:6; Psalms 130:2.
לִ/תְפִלַּ֖ת
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
הַ/מָּק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Art | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 7:15
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- 2 Chronicles 7:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 7:15
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 7:15
Context — The LORD’s Response to Solomon
13If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people,
14and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
15Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
16For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 17And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Peter 3:12 | For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 6:40 | Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 1:6 | let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 6:20 | May 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. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 11:12 | It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
| 6 | Psalms 65:2 | O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You. |
| 7 | Psalms 130:2 | O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. |
2 Chronicles 7:15 Summary
This verse means that God is always listening and watching, ready to hear and respond to our prayers. He wants us to come to Him with humility and honesty, seeking His face and turning from our sins, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14. When we do, He promises to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14. This is a wonderful promise that we can trust, just like Psalm 34:15 says, 'The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's eyes to be open and His ears attentive to our prayers?
This means that God is fully aware of and engaged with the prayers of His people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:15, and is ready to respond to them, as promised in Psalm 34:15 and Jeremiah 33:3.
Is this verse only talking about prayers offered in the temple, or can it apply to our prayers today?
While the context of 2 Chronicles 7:15 is the temple in Jerusalem, the principle of God hearing and responding to the prayers of His people can be applied to our prayers today, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Hebrews 4:16.
How can we be sure that God will hear and answer our prayers?
According to 2 Chronicles 7:14, if we humble ourselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from our wicked ways, then God will hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land, and as 1 John 1:9 promises, if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
What is the significance of God's eyes and ears being open to our prayers?
The image of God's eyes and ears being open to our prayers, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:15, emphasizes God's attentive and responsive nature, much like a loving parent, as described in Matthew 7:7-11 and Luke 11:9-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'humble myself and pray' as described in 2 Chronicles 7:14, in order to experience God's attentive ear?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's presence in my life, knowing that His eyes are open and His ears are attentive to my prayers?
- In what ways can I seek God's face and turn from my wicked ways, as described in 2 Chronicles 7:14, in order to experience God's forgiveness and healing?
- What are some prayers or concerns that I have been hesitant to bring before God, and how can I confidently bring them to Him, knowing that His eyes and ears are open to me?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 7:15
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 7:12].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
Or, that shall be made in or towards this place; for he speaks of the answers which he will give to the prayers which shall be made here. Heb. of this place.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
2 Chronicles 7:15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer [that is made] in this place. Ver. 15-17, &c. See on 1 Kings 9:3-9.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
(15) Now mine eyes shall be open.—Comp. 2 Chronicles 6:40, and Notes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7:15
Verse 15. Now mine eyes shall be open] It shall be pleasing to me in the sight of my WORD, that I should incline mine ear," &c. - Targum.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 7:15
15. Now … in this place] Cp. 2 Chronicles 6:40.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 7:15
The prayer that is made in this place - literally, as in the margin. The unsual phrase includes the two cases of prayers offered in 2 Chronicles 6:24 and toward 2 Chronicles 6:34, 2 Chronicles 6:38 the sanctuary.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 7:15
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The Case for a Good Conscience by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a good conscience as a believer. A good conscience enables consistency in one's walk with God and promotes unity and |
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Blessedness of Brokenness by Tom Palmer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking the audience to write down five statements that describe their personal relationship with God. The statements range from "All of me, no |
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Why Would God Have Mercy on Us by Ralph Sexton Sr. | Ralph Sexton Sr. emphasizes the profound mercy and grace of God, questioning why God chooses to show compassion to humanity despite our unworthiness. He highlights the importance o |
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Prayer and Character and Conduct by E.M. Bounds | E.M. Bounds emphasizes the profound connection between prayer, character, and conduct, asserting that prayer governs our actions and shapes our inner character. He explains that wh |
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Holiness and Prayer by E.M. Bounds | E.M. Bounds emphasizes that true prayer is rooted in holiness and obedience to God, highlighting that it is not merely the act of saying prayers but rather the prayers of those who |
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Practical Prayer by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of practical prayer in everyday life, illustrating how prayer can guide us in our daily affairs, provide wisdom, and bring healing. He high |
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1 Peter 3:12 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 1 Peter 3:12, emphasizing that the Lord's eyes are always upon the righteous, not just in the sight of men but through the righteousness of Christ. He reassur |