New International Versionthen hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause.
New Living Translationthen hear their prayers from heaven and uphold their cause.
English Standard Versionthen hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause.
Berean Standard Biblethen may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.
King James BibleThen hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
New King James Versionthen hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
New American Standard Biblethen hear from heaven their prayer and their pleading, and maintain their cause.
NASB 1995then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
NASB 1977then hear Thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Legacy Standard Biblethen listen from heaven to their prayer and their supplication, and do justice.
Amplified Biblethen hear from heaven their prayer and their request, and maintain their cause and do justice.
Christian Standard Biblemay you hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause.
Holman Christian Standard Biblemay You hear their prayer and petition in heaven and uphold their cause.
American Standard Versionthen hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Contemporary English VersionAnswer their prayers from heaven and give them victory.
English Revised Versionthen hear thou from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
GOD'S WORD® Translationthen hear their prayer for mercy in heaven, and do what is right [for them].
Good News Translationlisten to their prayers. Hear them in heaven and give them victory.
International Standard Versionthen hear their prayer and their request from heaven, and fight for their cause.
NET Biblethen listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them.
New Heart English Biblethen hear from heaven their prayer and their petition, and maintain their cause.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen 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 Biblethen 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.
Young's Literal Translation then Thou hast heard from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and hast maintained their cause.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd 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 Versionyou will heed their prayers from heaven, and their supplications, and you will vindicate them.
New American Biblelisten from heaven to their prayer and petition, and uphold their cause.
New Revised Standard Versionthen 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 TranslatedAnd 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 Translationthen shalt thou hear out of heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
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 hearfrom heaventheir prayerandtheir plea,and may You upholdtheir 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 1 Kings 8:44-45When 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 20:1-4When 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 20:1-5For 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 60:11-12Give 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 108:12-13Give 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 41:10-13Do 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 43:2When 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.
Jeremiah 29:12-13Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 33:3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Philippians 4:6-7Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 John 5:14-15And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.
Matthew 7:7-8Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 21:22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
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 CauseCryEarGraceHearHeardHeavenHeavensMaintainMaintainedPleaPrayerRightSupplicationUpholdJump to Next CauseCryEarGraceHearHeardHeavenHeavensMaintainMaintainedPleaPrayerRightSupplicationUphold2 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 heavenThis phrase emphasizes the belief in God's omnipresence and His ability to hear prayers from His heavenly dwelling. In the context of Solomon's temple dedication, it reflects the understanding that while God is not confined to the temple, He is attentive to the prayers directed towards it. This aligns with other scriptures such as Psalm 11:4, which speaks of the Lord's throne in heaven, and Isaiah 66:1, where God declares that heaven is His throne. The phrase underscores the transcendence of God, who is above all creation yet intimately involved with His people. their prayer and their plea
The distinction between "prayer" and "plea" suggests different forms of communication with God. "Prayer" can be seen as a general term for speaking with God, while "plea" indicates a more urgent or desperate request. This reflects the human condition of dependence on divine intervention, especially in times of distress or conflict. The dual mention highlights the sincerity and intensity of the supplicants' requests, reminiscent of the cries for help found throughout the Psalms, such asPsalm 86:6-7, where David asks God to listen to his plea for mercy. and may You uphold their cause
This phrase indicates a request for divine justice and support. To "uphold their cause" implies that the people are seeking God's righteous judgment and intervention in their favor. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God as a just judge, as seen in passages likePsalm 9:4, where God maintains the right and the cause of the righteous. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to defend and vindicate His people when they are faithful to Him. This plea for divine advocacy can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our advocate with the Father (1John 2:1), interceding on behalf of believers. 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 IsraelitesGod's chosen people, who are the primary focus of Solomon's prayer, seeking God's favor and protection. 3. The Temple in JerusalemThe central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. HeavenThe dwelling place of God, from where Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people. 5. The Dedication of the TempleA 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 SovereigntyThe 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 OthersSolomon'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 TempleThe 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 ActionSolomon'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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6
What is the source for the obligation of prayer?
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2 Chronicles 6:18: If the heavens cannot contain God, how can a physical building house His presence, and does this contradict other scriptures affirming God's omnipresence?
When is it appropriate to weep or laugh?(35) Maintain their cause.-- Do ( i.e., accomplish) their right. Vulg., "avenge" (them).
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 intelligentlyfrom heavenמִן־(min-)Preposition
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out oftheir prayerתְּפִלָּתָ֖ם(tə·p̄il·lā·ṯām)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8605:Intercession, supplication, a hymnandוְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative casetheir plea,תְּחִנָּתָ֑ם(tə·ḥin·nā·ṯām)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8467:Favor, supplication for favorand may You upholdוְעָשִׂ֖יתָ(wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, maketheir 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
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OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:35 Then hear from heaven their prayer (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
