And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 7 of 2 Chronicles. God appears again to Solomon and confirms that he has chosen the temple as a place of prayer. The promise to hear, forgive, and heal is connected with humility, prayer, seeking God, and turning away from evil ways. The passage also warns that unfaithfulness can lead to judgment and abandonment of the temple. The promise and warning form an inseparable unit.
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Compare 2 Chronicles 7:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und der HERR erschien Salomo des Nachts und sprach zu ihm: Ich habe dein Gebet erhört und diese Stätte mir erwählt zum Opferhause.
Y apareció Jehová a Salomón de noche, y díjole: Yo he oído tu oración, y he elegido para mí este lugar por casa de sacrificio.
l'Eternel apparut à Salomon pendant la nuit, et lui dit: J'exauce ta prière, et je choisis ce lieu comme la maison où l'on devra m'offrir des sacrifices.
il Signore gli apparve di notte, e gli disse: Io ho esaudita la tua orazione, e mi ho eletto questo luogo per Casa di sacrificio.
E o SENHOR apareceu de noite a Salomão, e disse-lhe: Ouvi a tua oração, e escolhi para mim este lugar para casa de sacrifício.
夜間耶和華向 所羅門 顯現,對他說:「我已聽了你的禱告,也選擇這地方歸我作獻祭的殿宇。
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