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2 Chronicles 6:38-40
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38 When they return to you with all their heart and being[a] in the land where they are held prisoner and direct their prayers toward the land you gave to their ancestors, your chosen city, and the temple I built for your honor,[b] 39 then listen from your heavenly dwelling place to their prayers for help,[c] vindicate them,[d] and forgive your sinful people.

40 “Now, my God, may you be attentive and responsive to the prayers offered in this place.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 6:38 tn Or “soul.”
  2. 2 Chronicles 6:38 tn Heb “your name.” The word “name” sometimes refers to one’s reputation or honor (thus the translation here, “your honor”).
  3. 2 Chronicles 6:39 tn Heb “their prayer and their requests for help.”
  4. 2 Chronicles 6:39 tn Heb “and accomplish their justice.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 6:40 tn Heb “May your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayer of this place.”
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