Bible Commentary

And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshiped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them. 22. it shall be answered ] Render, men shall say. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:22”

And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house? 21. which is high ] Reader, which was high. The past tense is used by a kind of anticipation, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:21”

Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it [to be] a proverb and a byword among all nations. 20. sanctified ] R.V. hallowed (cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:20”

But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them; [See comments on 2Ch 7:12]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (19) But.And. Kings omits, but emphasises the verb, If ye will turn, or, if … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:19”

Then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man [to be] ruler in Israel. Verse 18. There shall not fail thee a man] This promise was not fulfilled, because the condition was not fulfilled; they forsook God, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:18”

And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments; 17. shalt observe ] R.V. wilt keep (as 1Ki 9:4). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 2Ch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:17”

For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. 16. sanctified ] R.V. hallowed (as 1Ki 9:3). for ever ] Cp. 2Ch 30:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Of this verse and the rest of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:16”

Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer [that is made] in this place. 15. Now in this place ] Cp. 2Ch 6:40. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The prayer that is made in this place – literally, as in the margin. The unsual phrase includes the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:15”

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. [See comments on 2Ch 7:12]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (14) My … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:14”

If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 13. to devour the land ] LXX. to devour the trees; cp. Exo 10:15; Joe 1:6-7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 13 15. These … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:13”