2 Chronicles 7:16

For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 7:16

BSB
For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.
AKJV
For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
CPDV
For I have chosen and sanctified this place, so that my name may be there continually, and so that my eyes and my heart may remain there, for all days.
ERV
For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
NHEB
For now have I chosen and made this house holy, that my name may be there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
SMT
And now I chose and I consecrated this house for my name to be there even to forever: and mine eyes and my heart were there all the days.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 7:16

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Overview of 2 Chronicles 7:16
Summary
Temple selected for God's eternal name and presence
Place
Jerusalem
Event
God declares temple sanctified
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Promise