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2 Chronicles 6:20,40
That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place…

Deuteronomy 11:12
A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy Godare always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.

Nehemiah 1:6
Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.

2 Chronicles 6:40
Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, andlet thine earsbe attent unto the prayerthat is made in this place.

and My ears attentive
Here, God assures that He will listen to the prayers of His people. This is a continuation of the covenant relationship where God promises to hear the cries of His people, as seen inExodus 3:7, where God says, "I have heard them crying out." The phrase underscores the importance of prayer and God's readiness to respond. It also reflects the cultural understanding of a deity who is not distant but actively involved in the lives of worshippers.

to the prayers offered in this place
"This place" refers specifically to the temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon built as a dwelling place for God's name. The temple was central to Israelite worship and served as a physical representation of God's presence among His people. The emphasis on "this place" highlights the temple's significance as a designated location for worship and prayer. It also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Jesus as the new temple (John 2:19-21), where believers can approach God directly through Christ. The temple's role as a house of prayer is echoed inIsaiah 56:7, which Jesus later references in the Gospels.

- The word signals a present, living promise flowing straight out of God’s response to Solomon’s dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 7:12–14).

- God is not delaying; this is the moment He publicly commits Himself. Compare1 Kings 9:3, where He tells Solomon, “I have heard the prayer and petition you have made before Me.”

- It reminds us that when we repent and seek Him, God’s favor is immediate (Isaiah 55:6–7).

- Scripture often pictures God’s “eyes” to describe His watchful care (Psalm 33:18;2 Chronicles 16:9).

- The temple becomes a visible sign that the Almighty is actively looking after His covenant people.

- Because His eyes are “open,” nothing escapes His notice—comfort for the righteous, warning for the rebellious (Psalm 11:4).

- God promises not only to see but to hear. “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are open to their cry” (Psalm 34:15; echoed in1 Peter 3:12).

- Attentive ears imply eagerness; He leans in to listen. This answers Solomon’s earlier plea: “May Your ears be attentive to the prayer I offer” (2 Chronicles 6:40).

- The same assurance reaches believers today: “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14).

- Prayer is the God-ordained means for fellowship and petition.

• It acknowledges dependence.

• It invites divine intervention (Jeremiah 29:12).

- The verse does not limit prayer to crisis moments; every petition matters. “Pour out your hearts before Him” (Psalm 62:8).

- “This place” specifically refers to the Jerusalem temple, the site God chose to set His Name (Deuteronomy 12:5;1 Kings 8:29).

- The promise underscores God’s faithfulness to covenant arrangements of that era.

- Through Christ the true Temple (John 2:19–21), access is no longer confined to masonry (John 4:21;Hebrews 10:19). Yet the principle stands—God commits Himself to hear where He has appointed His presence.

2 Chronicles 7:15 records God’s immediate, personal pledge: He will vigilantly watch and eagerly listen to every prayer lifted at His chosen dwelling. His open eyes guarantee oversight; His attentive ears guarantee response. The verse assures all who seek Him that the sovereign Lord is neither distant nor indifferent—He is present, aware, and ready to act.

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