Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 6:4
and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Solomon addresses the gathered assembly at the temple dedication, immediately after turning from the people to pronounce a blessing. He publicly acknowledges God's faithfulness to the specific covenant promise made to his father David.
The words — בָּר֤וּךְ (barukh) translates literally as "[be] blessed" and functions as the opening declaration of praise. בְּ/פִ֔י/ו (be/pi/v) means "with his mouth," creating a direct textual contrast with God's action "with His own hand."
The thread — The blessing formula matches the structure of Psalm 72:18 and aligns with the covenant language in Psalm 68:32. The principle that spoken divine words endure permanently is later echoed in Matthew 24:35.
Why it lands — The text records Solomon stating that God's verbal promise to David has been physically executed. A reader must accept that divine speech operates as a binding covenant instrument that demands historical fulfillment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,
Cross-references
- Psalms 68:32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah
- Psalms 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
- Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
- 1 Kings 8:15 and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,
- 1 Chronicles 17:12 He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.
- 1 Chronicles 29:10 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.
- 1 Chronicles 29:20 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
- Psalms 41:13 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
- Psalms 68:4 Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.
- Psalms 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.