2 Chronicles 6:39

Amharic NASV (አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጒም)

ጸሎታቸውንና ልመናቸውን በሰማይ በማደሪያህ ስማ፤ የጠየቍህንም አድርግላቸው። የበደሉህንም የሕዝብህን ኀጢአት ይቅር በል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse asks God to hear the prayers of people who have sinned and to forgive them. It suggests God is in the heavens and listens to the prayers of His people. The key message is about seeking forgiveness and God's willingness to listen and forgive.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and you accidentally break a rule. This verse is like asking the seeker (God) to hear your apology from your hiding spot (Earth) and forgive you for breaking the rule. It's a reminder that God listens and wants to forgive us.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Chronicles, which was written by unknown authors, possibly Ezra or a member of the priestly class, around the 5th century BCE. It was written for the Jewish community returning from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem, encouraging them to rebuild and worship God.

Living It Out Today

If someone in your community has made a mistake, consider how you can be like God in this verse—listening to their apology and offering forgiveness. This could be a coworker who has made a mistake, or a friend who has hurt your feelings.

Topics

• forgiveness
• prayer
• heaven
• repentance
• sin
• divine intervention

Related Verses

• Psalm 86:15
• Jeremiah 33:8
• Matthew 6:9-13
• Luke 18:13-14
• 1 John 1:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in 2 Chronicles 6:39?

While not explicitly named, it is traditionally understood that King Solomon is speaking to God, asking Him to hear the prayers of His people.

What does 'maintain their cause' mean?

This phrase means to uphold or support the requests of those who are praying, essentially advocating for them before God.

How does this verse relate to the concept of atonement?

The verse emphasizes the need for forgiveness, which is central to the concept of atonement, where a person seeks reconciliation with God after sinning.

Can this verse be applied to interpersonal forgiveness?

Yes, this verse can be applied to interpersonal forgiveness, encouraging individuals to listen and forgive others as God listens and forgives His people.