New International Version so that they will fear you and walk in obedience to you all the time they live in the land you gave our ancestors. New Living Translation Then they will fear you and walk in your ways as long as they live in the land you gave to our ancestors. English Standard Version that they may fear you and walk in your ways all the days that they live in the land that you gave to our fathers. Berean Standard Bible so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. Berean Literal Bible that they may fear You to walk in Your ways all the days that they live on the face of the ground that You have given to our fathers. King James Bible That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. New King James Version that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You gave to our fathers. New American Standard Bible so that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers. NASB 1995 that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers. NASB 1977 that they may fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways as long as they live in the land which Thou hast given to our fathers. Legacy Standard Bible that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways all the days they live upon the face of the land which You have given to our fathers. Amplified Bible so that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways [in obedience to You] as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers. Berean Annotated Bible so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. Christian Standard Bible so that they may fear you and walk in your ways all the days they live on the land you gave our ancestors. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live on the land You gave our ancestors. American Standard Version that they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. Contemporary English Version Then your people will worship you and obey you for as long as they live in the land you gave their ancestors. English Revised Version that they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then, as long as they live in the land that you gave to our ancestors, they will fear you and follow you. Good News Translation so that your people may honor you and obey you all the time they live in the land which you gave to our ancestors. International Standard Version so they will fear you and live life your way as long as they live in the land that you have given to our ancestors. NET Bible Then they will honor you by obeying you throughout their lifetimes as they live on the land you gave to our ancestors. New Heart English Bible that they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers. Webster's Bible Translation That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest to our fathers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. World English Bible that they may fear you, to walk in your ways as long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso that they fear You, to walk in Your ways, all the days that they are living on the face of the ground that You have given to our fathers. Berean Literal Bible that they may fear You to walk in Your ways all the days that they live on the face of the ground that You have given to our fathers. Young's Literal Translation so that they fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways, all the days that they are living on the face of the ground that Thou hast given to our fathers. Smith's Literal Translation So that they shall fear thee to walk in thy ways all the days which they live upon the face of the land which thou gavest to our fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat they may fear thee, and walk in thy ways all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which thou hast given to our fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version So may they fear you, and so may they walk in your ways, during all the days that they live upon the face of the land, which you gave to our fathers. New American Bible So may they revere you and walk in your ways as long as they live on the land you gave our ancestors. New Revised Standard Version Thus may they fear you and walk in your ways all the days that they live in the land that you gave to our ancestors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat they may revere thee, to walk before thee in thy ways so long as they live in the land which thou gavest to their fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, they will stand in awe of you to walk before you in your ways all the days that they live on the land that you have given to their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that they may fear Thee, to walk in Thy ways, all the days that they live in the land which Thou gavest unto our fathers. Brenton Septuagint Translation that they may reverence all thy ways all the days which they live upon the face of the land, which thou gavest to our fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…30be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of men— 31so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. 32And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple,… Cross References that they may fear You Deuteronomy 6:2 so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. Deuteronomy 14:23 And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. Deuteronomy 31:12 Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. and walk in Your ways Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Psalm 128:1 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! all the days they live Deuteronomy 4:10 The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.” Luke 1:75 in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. Deuteronomy 17:19 It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. in the land that You gave to our fathers Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Deuteronomy 11:9 and so that you may live long in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. Psalm 86:11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. 1 Kings 8:40 so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers. Jeremiah 32:39 I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. Psalm 119:38 Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You. Treasury of Scripture That they may fear you, to walk in your ways, so long as they live in the land which you gave to our fathers. fear thee Exodus 20:20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not. 1 Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. so long, etc. Jump to Previous Face Fathers Fear Gavest Ground Live Time Walk Walking Ways WorshipJump to Next Face Fathers Fear Gavest Ground Live Time Walk Walking Ways Worship2 Chronicles 6 1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform. so that they may fear You Solomon asks that Israel would hold the Lord in reverent awe, recognizing His holiness, authority, and faithfulness to the covenant. Such fear leads God’s people to honor Him rather than treat His commands lightly. Deu 6:2 so that you and your children may fear the LORD… and walk in Your ways Reverence for God is to be shown through obedience. Israel was called to order its worship, justice, family life, and national conduct according to the laws God had given. Jos 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law… all the days they live Solomon seeks enduring faithfulness, not a momentary response during trouble. The nation’s continued devotion to the Lord was necessary for its life under His covenant. Deu 4:10 The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb,… in the land that You gave to our fathers. Israel’s possession of Canaan rested on God’s promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The land was His gift, and remaining there in peace depended on the people’s faithful obedience to Him. Deu 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem and is offering a prayer of dedication in this chapter. 2. Israelites The people of God to whom the land was given, and who are the primary audience of Solomon's prayer. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. The Land Given to the Fathers Refers to the Promised Land, which God gave to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. The Dedication of the Temple A significant event where Solomon prays for God's presence, blessing, and guidance for the people of Israel. Teaching Points Fear of the Lord as ReverenceThe fear mentioned in this verse is not about being afraid but about having a deep respect and reverence for God. This reverence leads to obedience and a desire to walk in His ways. Walking in God's Ways To walk in God's ways means to live according to His commandments and teachings. It involves a daily commitment to align our actions and decisions with God's will. Generational Faithfulness The reference to "the land You gave to our fathers" reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and obedience to future generations. Our actions today can impact the spiritual legacy we leave behind. The Role of the Temple The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are called to be temples of the Holy Spirit, living lives that reflect God's holiness and love. Continuous Dependence on God Solomon's prayer highlights the need for ongoing reliance on God for guidance and strength. This dependence is crucial for living a life that honors Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 6:31?2. How does 2 Chronicles 6:31 encourage us to walk in God's ways daily? 3. What does "fear You" in 2 Chronicles 6:31 mean for believers today? 4. How can we ensure our hearts are aligned with God's commandments? 5. Which New Testament teachings align with 2 Chronicles 6:31's call to obedience? 6. How can we practically "walk in Your ways" in modern society? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 6:31 reveal about God's expectations for His people? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 6:31 emphasize the importance of fearing God? 9. In what ways does 2 Chronicles 6:31 connect to the broader theme of obedience in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6? (31) To walk in thy ways.--An explanatory remark added by the chronicler.2 Chronicles 6:31 shows Solomon asking God to work so deeply in Israel’s heart that reverent awe leads to consistent obedience, lasting as long as they live in the promised land—a land that itself testifies to God’s covenant faithfulness. Fear Him, walk in His ways, keep doing so day after day, remembering every step rests on promises He has already kept. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew so thatלְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent they may fear You יִֽירָא֗וּךָ (yî·rā·’ū·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten and walk לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in Your ways בִּדְרָכֶ֔יךָ (biḏ·rā·ḵe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the days הַ֨יָּמִ֔ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day they הֵ֥ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They live חַיִּ֖ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land You gave נָתַ֖תָּה (nā·ṯat·tāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to our fathers. לַאֲבֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (la·’ă·ḇō·ṯê·nū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 6:31 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 6:31 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 6:31 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 6:31 NIV |
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