2 Chronicles 6:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house:”
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Read Full Chapter →Any person or all Israel, knowing their own sorrow and spreading hands in the temple, may pray there.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:29
Solomon extends prayer at the temple to any sufferer who brings their grief before God.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:29 Mean?
Solomon broadens access: individuals and the whole nation can bring their suffering to the temple. 'Every one shall know his own sore and his own grief'—personal affliction opens the gate to prayer. The phrase 'spread forth his hands' mirrors Solomon's own posture, inviting all Israel to imitate him. The temple becomes a place where the suffering are welcome, where grief and pain can be named before God.
This democratizes prayer. Not only kings and priests but any afflicted person may approach God through the temple. Suffering itself becomes a credential: those who know their sorrow intimately are those best positioned to cry out earnestly. Solomon's prayer envisions the temple filled with raised hands—a community of sufferers united in turning to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:29
What does 2 Chronicles 6:29 mean?
Any person or all Israel, knowing their own sorrow and spreading hands in the temple, may pray there.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:29?
Solomon extends prayer at the temple to any sufferer who brings their grief before God.