New International Version then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause. New Living Translation then hear their prayers from heaven and uphold their cause. English Standard Version then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause. Berean Standard Bible then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. Berean Literal Bible then may You hear from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and may You maintain their cause. King James Bible Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. New King James Version then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. New American Standard Bible then hear from heaven their prayer and their pleading, and maintain their cause. NASB 1995 then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. NASB 1977 then hear Thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Legacy Standard Bible then listen from heaven to their prayer and their supplication, and do justice. Amplified Bible then hear from heaven their prayer and their request, and maintain their cause and do justice. Berean Annotated Bible then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. Christian Standard Bible may you hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause. Holman Christian Standard Bible may You hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause. American Standard Version then hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Contemporary English Version Answer their prayers from heaven and give them victory. English Revised Version then hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. GOD'S WORD® Translation then hear their prayer for mercy in heaven, and do what is right [for them]. Good News Translation listen to their prayers. Hear them in heaven and give them victory. International Standard Version then hear their prayer and their request from heaven, and fight for their cause. NET Bible then listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them. New Heart English Bible then hear from heaven their prayer and their petition, and maintain their cause. Webster's Bible Translation Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethen may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. World English Bible then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen You have heard their prayer and their supplication from the heavens, and have maintained their cause. Berean Literal Bible then may You hear from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and may You maintain their cause. Young's Literal Translation then Thou hast heard from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and hast maintained their cause. Smith's Literal Translation And hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and do their judgment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen hear thou from heaven their prayers, and their supplications, and revenge them. Catholic Public Domain Version you will heed their prayers from heaven, and their supplications, and you will vindicate them. New American Bible listen from heaven to their prayer and petition, and uphold their cause. New Revised Standard Version then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and plead their cause. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall hear their prayer and their cry from Heaven, and you shall perform their judgment OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then hear Thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Brenton Septuagint Translation then shalt thou hear out of heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Solomon's Prayer of Dedication…34When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to You in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name, 35then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. 36When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,… Cross References may You hear from heaven 2 Chronicles 7:14 and 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. 1 Kings 8:30 Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. Psalm 20:6 Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. their prayer and their plea, 1 Kings 8:49 then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause. 1 Kings 8:28 Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. Daniel 9:17 So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. and may You uphold their cause. 1 Kings 8:45 then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. Psalm 9:4 For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously. Jeremiah 11:20 O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. 1 Kings 8:44-45 When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to the LORD in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name, / then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. … Psalm 20:1-5 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. / May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. / May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah … Psalm 60:11-12 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. / With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. Psalm 108:12-13 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. / With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. Isaiah 41:10-13 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. … Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Treasury of Scripture Then hear you from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. hear thou Daniel 9:17-19 Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake… maintain Isaiah 37:21-36 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria: … cause. Psalm 9:3,4 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence… Jeremiah 5:28 They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge. Jump to Previous Cause Cry Ear Grace Hear Heard Heaven Heavens Maintain Maintained Plea Prayer Right Supplication UpholdJump to Next Cause Cry Ear Grace Hear Heard Heaven Heavens Maintain Maintained Plea Prayer Right Supplication Uphold2 Chronicles 6 1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform. then may You hear from heaven Solomon acknowledges that God’s true dwelling is heaven, though His name rests upon the temple. The temple provided the appointed place for Israel to seek the Lord, but it did not contain Him. 2Ch 7:14 if My people who are called by My name humble themselves… their prayer and their plea, When Israel faced enemies, they were to turn toward the temple and seek God with repentance and dependence. Their requests included both regular petitions and urgent cries for mercy. 1Ki 8:49 then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place,… and may You uphold their cause. Solomon asks God to judge rightly, defend His people, and grant help according to His covenant faithfulness. 1Ki 8:45 then may You hear from heaven their prayer… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and the builder of the first temple in Jerusalem. He is the one offering this prayer of dedication for the temple. 2. The Israelites God's chosen people, who are the primary focus of Solomon's prayer, seeking God's favor and protection. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. Heaven The dwelling place of God, from where Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people. 5. The Dedication of the Temple A significant event where Solomon prays for God's presence and blessing upon the temple and the people of Israel. Teaching Points The Power of PrayerSolomon's prayer demonstrates the importance of seeking God's intervention and guidance in all circumstances. Believers are encouraged to pray with faith, knowing that God hears and responds. God's Sovereignty The request for God to "uphold their cause" acknowledges His ultimate authority and justice. Christians are reminded to trust in God's perfect will and timing. Intercession for Others Solomon's prayer is not just for himself but for the entire nation. This teaches the value of interceding for others, lifting up their needs before God. The Role of the Temple The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are reminded that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that honor God. Faith in Action Solomon's prayer is an example of faith in action, showing that prayer is not passive but an active engagement with God, seeking His will and intervention. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 6:35?2. How does 2 Chronicles 6:35 emphasize the power of prayer in battles? 3. What role does faith play when seeking God's help in 2 Chronicles 6:35? 4. How can we apply "hear from heaven" in our daily prayer life? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 6:35 and Ephesians 6:18? 6. How does 2 Chronicles 6:35 encourage reliance on God during personal struggles? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 6:35 relate to the concept of divine intervention in battles? 8. What historical context surrounds the plea for divine justice in 2 Chronicles 6:35? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 6:35 reflect the Israelites' understanding of God's role in warfare? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6? (35) Maintain their cause.--Do (i.e., accomplish) their right. Vulg., "avenge" (them).2 Chronicles 6:35 teaches that when God’s people turn to Him in faith, He listens from His heavenly throne, welcomes every sort of prayer, and actively defends their righteous cause. The verse invites believers today to trust the Lord who both hears and acts, knowing that in Christ we have an even greater assurance of divine attention and vindication. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew may You hearוְשָׁמַעְתָּ֙ (wə·šā·ma‘·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently from heaven מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of their prayer תְּפִלָּתָ֖ם (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case their plea, תְּחִנָּתָ֑ם (tə·ḥin·nā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8467: Favor, supplication for favor and may You uphold וְעָשִׂ֖יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make their cause. מִשְׁפָּטָֽם׃ (miš·pā·ṭām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 6:35 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 6:35 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 6:35 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 6:35 NIV |
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