2 Chronicles 6:18

18 "But can you, O God, really live on earth among men and women? Not even all of heaven is large enough to hold you, so how can this Temple that I have built be large enough? 1

2 Chronicles 6:18 In-Context

16 Now, Lord God of Israel, keep the other promise you made to my father when you told him that there would always be one of his descendants ruling as king of Israel, provided that they carefully obeyed your Law just as he did.
17 So now, Lord God of Israel, let everything come true that you promised to your servant David.
18 "But can you, O God, really live on earth among men and women? Not even all of heaven is large enough to hold you, so how can this Temple that I have built be large enough?
19 Lord my God, I am your servant. Listen to my prayer and grant the requests I make to you.
20 Watch over this Temple day and night. You have promised that this is where you will be worshiped, so hear me when I face this Temple and pray.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 6.182 Chronicles 2.6.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.