2 Chronicles 6:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name's sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they come and pray in this house;”
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The Context of 2 Chronicles 6:32
Solomon extends prayer at the temple to foreigners drawn by God's name and power.
What Does 2 Chronicles 6:32 Mean?
Solomon's prayer expands to include non-Israelites. A stranger from a far country, not of Israel's covenant people, hears of God's greatness—'thy great name,' 'thy mighty hand,' 'thy stretched out arm.' This reputation draws the foreigner to seek God. Solomon assumes such seekers will come to the temple and pray. Their foreignness does not bar them; their genuine seeking opens the door.
This vision is remarkable: God's reputation and works are known beyond Israel. The temple becomes a house of prayer not only for covenant people but for all who recognize God's power and seek His face. Solomon's prayer assumes God is interested in winning allegiance from the whole earth. The stranger's prayer is as welcome as the Israelite's.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 6:32
What does 2 Chronicles 6:32 mean?
Foreigners drawn by God's great name and mighty deeds can come to pray at the temple.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 6:32?
Solomon extends prayer at the temple to foreigners drawn by God's name and power.