2 Chronicles 7:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now my eyes will be open and my ears will pay attention to the prayers that are made in this place.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that He will actively watch and listen to the prayers offered in the temple.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's response to Solomon after the dedication of the first temple in Jerusalem. God had just filled the temple with His glory and accepted Solomon's prayer of dedication. This promise assured Solomon that the temple would be a special place where God would be particularly attentive to the prayers of His people.

←

Previous2 Chronicles 7:14

Next2 Chronicles 7:16

→

Explore Similar Verses

1 Kings 9:3

And the LORD said to him, 'I have heard your prayer and your request that you made to me. I have made this house that you built holy, to place my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.'

2 Chronicles 6:40

Now, my God, I beg you, please keep your eyes open and listen carefully to the prayers that are offered in this place.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources