New International Version if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. New Living Translation Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. English Standard Version 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 and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible and My people upon whom My name is called will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from the heavens and will forgive their sin and heal their land. King James Bible If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. New King James Version if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. New American Standard Bible and 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, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. NASB 1995 and 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, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. NASB 1977 and 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, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Legacy Standard Bible and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their evil ways, then I will listen from heaven, I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land. Amplified Bible and My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves, and pray and seek (crave, require as a necessity) My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear [them] from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land. Berean Annotated Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible and my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Holman Christian Standard Bible and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. American Standard Version if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Contemporary English Version If my own people will humbly pray and turn back to me and stop sinning, then I will answer them from heaven. I will forgive them and make their land fertile once again. English Revised Version if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear [their prayer] from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country. Good News Translation if they pray to me and repent and turn away from the evil they have been doing, then I will hear them in heaven, forgive their sins, and make their land prosperous again. International Standard Version when my people humble themselves—the ones who are called by my name—and pray, seek me, and turn away from their evil practices, I myself will listen from heaven, I will pardon their sins, and I will restore their land. NET Bible if my people, who belong to me, humble themselves, pray, seek to please me, and repudiate their sinful practices, then I will respond from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. New Heart English Bible then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Webster's Bible Translation If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand 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. World English Bible if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand My people on whom My Name is called are humbled, and pray, and seek My face, and turn back from their evil ways, then I hear from the heavens, and forgive their sin, and heal their land. Berean Literal Bible and My people upon whom My name is called will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from the heavens and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Young's Literal Translation and My people on whom My name is called be humbled, and pray, and seek My face, and turn back from their evil ways, then I -- I hear from the heavens, and forgive their sin, and heal their land. Smith's Literal Translation And if my people which my name was called upon them shall be humbled and pray and seek my face, and turn back from their evil ways; and I will hear from the heavens and forgive to their sin, and I will heal their land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd my people, upon whom my name is called, being converted, shall make supplication to me, and seek out my face, and do penance for their most wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sine and will heal their land. Catholic Public Domain Version and if my people, over whom my name has been invoked, being converted, will have petitioned me and sought my face, and will have done penance for their wicked ways, then I will heed them from heaven, and I will forgive their sins, and I will heal their land. New American Bible if then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and heal their land. New Revised Standard Version if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf my .people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And my people upon whom my name is called shall be broken, and they will pray and they will beg from before me and they will return from their evil ways, also I shall hear from Heaven and I shall forgive their sins and I shall heal their land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917if My people, upon whom My name is called, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Brenton Septuagint Translation then if my people, on whom my name is called, should repent, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, I also will hear from heaven, and I will be merciful to their sins, and I will heal their land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The LORD's Response to Solomon…13If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people, 14and 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. 15Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.… Cross References if My people who are called by My name Isaiah 43:7 everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” Jeremiah 14:9 Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us! Deuteronomy 28:10 Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you. humble themselves 2 Chronicles 6:37 and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. and pray 1 Kings 8:33-34 When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to their fathers. Daniel 9:3 So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. and seek My face Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” Psalm 27:8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek. Psalm 105:4 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. and turn from their wicked ways, Ezekiel 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jonah 3:8-10 Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands. / Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish.” / When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. then I will hear from heaven, 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. Treasury of Scripture If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. my people Isaiah 63:19 We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name. 2 Chronicles 6:37-39 Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; … 2 Chronicles 33:12,13,18,19 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, … Leviticus 26:40,41 If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; … and pray Acts 9:11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, seek my face Isaiah 45:19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. Lamentations 3:40,41 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD… turn from Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Isaiah 55:6,7 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: … Isaiah 59:20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. will I hear 2 Chronicles 6:27,30,39 Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance… heal their land Psalm 60:2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. Jeremiah 8:22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? Jeremiah 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. Jump to Previous Ear Evil Face Forgive Heal Hear Heaven Humble Low Overlooking Prayer Searching Seek Sin Themselves Turn Turning Ways WickedJump to Next Ear Evil Face Forgive Heal Hear Heaven Humble Low Overlooking Prayer Searching Seek Sin Themselves Turn Turning Ways Wicked2 Chronicles 7 1. God having given testimony to Solomon's prayer by fire from heaven, 2. and glory in the temple, the people worship him 4. Solomon's solemn sacrifice 8. Solomon having kept the feasts of tabernacles and dedication, dismisses the people 12. God appearing to Solomon, gives him promises upon condition and if My people who are called by My name God addresses Israel, the nation bound to Him by covenant and set apart for His purposes. Bearing His name marked both belonging and accountability before the nations (Deuteronomy 28:10). Solomon had prayed that Israel’s repentance in times of judgment would receive God’s mercy (2 Chronicles 6:24–39). Through Christ, believers also become God’s treasured people, called to display His holiness and mercy (1 Peter 2:9–10). Isa 43:7 everyone called by My name and created for My glory… humble themselves Israel was to abandon self-reliance and acknowledge its dependence upon the Lord. Humility accepts God’s righteous judgment and submits to His authority. Such repentance of heart stands opposed to pride, which resists correction and seeks life apart from God (Micah 6:8; James 4:6–10). 2Ch 6:37 We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly… and pray Prayer turns the repentant heart toward the God who alone can pardon, restore, and sustain His people. At the temple dedication, Solomon recognized that God hears the prayers directed toward His dwelling place while remaining enthroned in heaven (1 Kings 8:28–30). Prayer is not a substitute for repentance but its faithful expression. 1Ki 8:33-34 When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy… and seek My face God calls His people to desire His presence rather than merely relief from consequences. Seeking His face involves worship, obedience, and renewed fellowship with the covenant God (Psalm 27:8). The pursuit of God Himself guards repentance from becoming only a desire for changed circumstances. Hos 5:15 Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt… and turn from their wicked ways, Genuine repentance requires a decisive departure from sinful conduct. Israel’s idolatry, injustice, and covenant unfaithfulness brought the disciplinary judgments described in the Law and warned by the prophets (Deuteronomy 28:15–24; Isaiah 55:7). John the Baptist and Jesus likewise called people to repent because God’s kingdom had drawn near (Matthew 3:2; Mark 1:15). Ezk 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you… then I will hear from heaven, Though God had chosen the temple as the place where His name would dwell, His throne remains in heaven above all creation. He promises to give attention to the prayers of a truly repentant people. Divine judgment is never careless or impersonal; the Lord remains attentive to those who return to Him (Psalm 34:15). 1Ki 8:30 Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel… forgive their sin, Forgiveness restores the broken covenant relationship between God and His people. The sacrifices offered at the temple testified that sin requires atonement and that mercy comes from God’s provision. Those sacrifices ultimately anticipated the sufficient sacrifice of Jesus Christ, through whom forgiveness is secured for all who believe (Hebrews 9:22; 10:10–14). 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just… and heal their land. The land of Israel was bound to the Mosaic covenant, so drought, famine, pestilence, and agricultural ruin could serve as God’s discipline, while renewal testified to His blessing (Deuteronomy 28:1–14; 2 Chronicles 7:13). God promised to restore the land when Israel returned to covenant faithfulness. The promise reveals God’s concern for the whole life of His people and points forward to the final renewal of creation under Christ’s reign (Romans 8:19–21). Ezk 36:33-36 This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem. This verse is part of God's response to Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple. 2. The Israelites Referred to as "My people" in the verse, they are the chosen people of God, called to live according to His statutes. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. God (Yahweh) The speaker in this verse, promising to respond to the repentance and prayers of His people. 5. The Land of Israel The physical land that God promises to heal if His people turn back to Him. Teaching Points The Call to HumilityGod requires His people to humble themselves, recognizing their dependence on Him. Humility is the first step in restoring a right relationship with God. The Power of Prayer Prayer is a vital component of seeking God's face. It is through prayer that believers communicate with God, express repentance, and seek His guidance. Seeking God's Face This involves a sincere desire to know God more deeply and to align one's life with His will. It is an active pursuit of God's presence and favor. Repentance and Turning Away from Sin True repentance involves a change of heart and direction, turning away from sinful behaviors and towards God's righteousness. God's Promise of Restoration When His people meet the conditions of humility, prayer, seeking, and repentance, God promises to hear, forgive, and heal. This reflects His mercy and faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14?2. How can we "humble ourselves" as instructed in 2 Chronicles 7:14 today? 3. What does "seek My face" mean in the context of our daily lives? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 7:14 connect with Jesus' teachings on repentance? 5. What steps can we take to "turn from their wicked ways" in modern times? 6. How does God promise to respond when we follow 2 Chronicles 7:14's guidance? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 7:14 reveal about God's expectations for repentance and humility? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 7:14 apply to modern believers and their relationship with God? 9. What historical context surrounds 2 Chronicles 7:14, and how does it influence its interpretation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 7? What Does 2 Chronicles 7:14 Mean If My people who are called by My nameGod is speaking first to Israel, the nation He had just covenanted with at the dedication of the temple (2 Chron 7:11–13; cf. Exodus 19:5–6). Yet throughout Scripture the same title—“My people”—is carried forward to everyone redeemed by faith (Acts 15:17; 1 Peter 2:9). The Lord addresses those who already belong to Him, not outsiders. His promise is corporate: when His people respond together, He moves in a way that affects the whole community. Humble themselves Pride shuts heaven’s windows; humility opens them. • Recognizing God’s supremacy (James 4:6) • Admitting personal and national failings (Daniel 9:4–8) • Submitting to His rightful rule (Micah 6:8) When we bow low, He is drawn near (Isaiah 57:15; 1 Peter 5:6). And pray Humility naturally leads to prayer—open, persistent conversation with God (Luke 18:1). Solomon had just asked the Lord to “hear from heaven” when Israel prayed toward the temple (1 Kings 8:30). Now God invites that very response: call on Me and watch what I do (Jeremiah 33:3; Philippians 4:6). And seek My face Prayer can be self-focused; seeking His face is God-focused. It is longing for His presence and pleasure above His gifts (Psalm 27:8; Hebrews 11:6). Revival has always been marked by a fresh hunger to know the Lord Himself (Hosea 6:3; Jeremiah 29:13). And turn from their wicked ways Repentance is the hinge of the whole verse. • Acknowledging specific sin (Proverbs 28:13) • Abandoning it (Isaiah 55:7) • Embracing obedience (Acts 3:19) God never overlooks iniquity, but He gladly pardons the repentant (1 John 1:9). Then I will hear from heaven The throne room of the universe responds to earth’s contrition. The Almighty commits Himself to listen attentively (Psalm 34:17; Revelation 8:3-4). No prayer line is clearer than the one cleared by humility and repentance. Forgive their sin Forgiveness is immediate and complete: “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 1:18). For Israel it meant covenant restoration; for believers today it is the cleansing secured by Christ’s finished work (Hebrews 8:12). And heal their land In Israel’s case this promised relief from drought, plague, and foreign oppression (Deuteronomy 28; Psalm 85:1-7). God still heals—souls first, societies next, creation ultimately (Jeremiah 30:17; Romans 8:20-21). National renewal flows from spiritual renewal. summary 2 Chronicles 7:14 sets out a divine pattern: God’s people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from sin; God responds by hearing, forgiving, and healing. Though originally given to Israel, the principle endures: genuine repentance and wholehearted pursuit of the Lord invite His gracious intervention in every generation. (14) My people, which are called by my name.—See margin; 2Chronicles 6:33; Amos 9:12; Jeremiah 14:9. The sense is: which are dedicated to me.Humble themselves.—Leviticus 26:41, in a similar context. Seek my face.—Psalm 24:6... Hebrew and My peopleעַמִּ֜י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that are called נִֽקְרָא־ (niq·rā-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read by עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against My name שְׁמִ֣י (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name humble themselves וְיִכָּנְע֨וּ (wə·yik·kā·nə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish and pray וְיִֽתְפַּֽלְלוּ֙ (wə·yiṯ·pal·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray and seek וִֽיבַקְשׁ֣וּ (wî·ḇaq·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after My face, פָנַ֔י (p̄ā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face and turn וְיָשֻׁ֖בוּ (wə·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of their wicked הָרָעִ֑ים (hā·rā·‘îm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil ways, מִדַּרְכֵיהֶ֣ם (mid·dar·ḵê·hem) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action then I וַאֲנִי֙ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will hear אֶשְׁמַ֣ע (’eš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently from heaven, הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky forgive וְאֶסְלַח֙ (wə·’es·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5545: To forgive, pardon their sin, לְחַטָּאתָ֔ם (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and heal וְאֶרְפָּ֖א (wə·’er·pā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure their land. אַרְצָֽם׃ (’ar·ṣām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 7:14 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 7:14 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 7:14 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV |
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