2 Chronicles 6:29

then may whatever prayer or plea Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple—

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Solomon addresses God and the assembled Israelites at the newly dedicated temple, outlining how the people should respond to future calamities.

The words — תְּפִלָּ֣ה (te.fi.Lah) denotes formal prayer, while תְּחִנָּ֗ה (te.chi.Nah) specifies earnest supplication, both modified by כָּל (kol, "every") to indicate that no individual is excluded from this posture.

The thread — This pattern of directed petition connects to Solomon’s own temple dedication (2 Chronicles 6:12) and the psalmist’s emphasis on God’s knowledge of the heart and blessing of His people (Psalms 32:2; 33:12).

Why it lands — The text requires each person to acknowledge their specific affliction, extend their hands toward God’s dwelling, and submit to His hearing and repayment according to their ways (2 Chronicles 6:30).

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house:

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 6:12 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.
Psalms 32:2 Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!
Psalms 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
Psalms 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
Psalms 142:1 A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
Proverbs 14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.