2 Chronicles 6:21

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Summary

Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive.

Thy dwelling place

Matthew 6:9

Forgive

Bible References

Thy dwelling place

then hear their prayer and requests from heaven, where you reside, and fight for their cause, forgiving your people who have sinned against you.

After this, the priests arose, blessed the people, and their voices were heard in prayer all the way to heaven, where God resides in holiness.

"Isn't God in heaven above? Consider how far away the stars are, and how lofty they are!

To you, who sit enthroned in heaven, I lift up my eyes.

Don't be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God's presence. Since God is in heaven and you're on earth, keep your speech short.

"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

Forgive

You took away the iniquity of your people, forgiving all their sins Interlude

LORD, if you were to record iniquities, Lord, who could remain standing?

"I, I am the one who blots out your transgression for my own sake, and I'll remember your sins no more.

"Lord, listen! "Lord, forgive! "Lord, take note and take action! "For your own sake, don't delay, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.'"

Is there any God like you, forgiving iniquity, passing over transgressions by the survivors who are your heritage? He is not angry forever, because he delights in gracious love.

and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.