2 Chronicles 6:18

“But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!”

"But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!" - 2 Chronicles 6:18
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What does 2 Chronicles 6:18 mean?

2 Chronicles 6:18 (KJV) states, "But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!" This verse is part of Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple he built for…

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The Majesty of God's Presence: A Reflection on 2 Chronicles 6:18

The question posed in 2 Chronicles 6:18 resonates deeply in the hearts of believers: “But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!” This inquiry, uttered by King…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment of God's Majesty and Presence

Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe, the Great I Am, we come before Your throne of grace with awe and reverence. Inspired by the words of 2 Chronicles 6:18—"But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee…

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2 Chronicles 6:18 - "But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!"
2 Chronicles 18:6 - "But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?"
1 Chronicles 6:18 - "And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
"But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?" - 2 Chronicles 18:6
2 Chronicles 18:9
2 Chronicles 20:18
2 Chronicles 18:9
"And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel." - 1 Chronicles 6:18
2 Chronicles 6:13
2 Kings 14:18 - "And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
2 Chronicles 21:18 - "¶ And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease."
2 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab."
1 Chronicles 18:2 - "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
2 Chronicles 6:2 - "But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever."
1 Chronicles 6:2 - "And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
2 Chronicles 17:18 - "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war."
2 Chronicles 18:28 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."
2 Chronicles 6:6 - "But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel."
2 Chronicles 11:6 - "He built even Beth-lehem, and Etam, and Tekoa,"
1 Chronicles 18:6 - "Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went."
2 Chronicles 18:13 - "And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak."
2 Chronicles 6:35 - "Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause."
2 Chronicles 18:8 - "And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla."
2 Chronicles 4:18 - "Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of the brass could not be found out."
2 Kings 1:18 - "Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
2 Chronicles 18:4 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day."
2 Chronicles 3:6 - "And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim."
2 Chronicles 12:6 - "Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous."