2 Chronicles 6:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon asks God to hear Israel's prayers from His heavenly dwelling and grant forgiveness.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:21
Solomon's petition extends to all Israel, requesting God hear and forgive from heaven.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:21 Mean?
Solomon's petition widens from himself to all Israel. He asks God to hear 'the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel'—both the king and the nation. All will pray toward the temple. Solomon's request to God is direct: hear from heaven and, hearing, forgive. He assumes that prayer itself, directed toward this holy place, invokes God's mercy.
The arc is clear: prayer moves from Israel toward the temple; God hears from heaven and grants forgiveness. Solomon does not ask for Israel to earn forgiveness through works but assumes that access to God's presence through the temple opens the door to mercy. Forgiveness is God's response to sincere prayer and supplication.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:21
What does 2 Chronicles 6:21 mean?
Solomon asks God to hear Israel's prayers from His heavenly dwelling and grant forgiveness.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:21?
Solomon's petition extends to all Israel, requesting God hear and forgive from heaven.