2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the Lord roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Note to shew…: or, strongly to hold with them, etc
For the Lord’s eyes run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.”
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- the eyes
- 2 Chronicles 6:20; Job 34:21; Psalm 34:15; Psalm 113:6; Proverbs 5:21; Proverbs 15:3; Jeremiah 16:17; Jeremiah 32:19; Zechariah 4:10; Hebrews 4:13; 1 Peter 3:12
- 2 Chronicles 16:9
- to shew himself, etc. or, strongly to hold with them, etc.whose heart.
- 2 Chronicles 15:17; 2 Kings 20:3; Psalm 37:37
- Herein
- 1 Samuel 13:13; 2 Samuel 12:7–12; 1 Chronicles 21:8; Job 34:18, 19; Jeremiah 5:21; Matthew 5:22; Luke 12:20; 1 Corinthians 15:36; Galatians 3:1
- henceforth
- 1 Kings 15:32