Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.” New Living Translation The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.” English Standard Version For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars.” New American Standard Bible For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.” NASB 1995 “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” NASB 1977 “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” Legacy Standard Bible For the eyes of Yahweh move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is wholly devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” Amplified Bible For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth so that He may support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this; therefore, from now on you will have wars.” Christian Standard Bible For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again. English Revised Version 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; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD's eyes scan the whole world to find those whose hearts are committed to him and to strengthen them. You acted foolishly in this matter. So from now on, you will have to fight wars." Good News Translation The LORD keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war." International Standard Version The LORD's eyes keep on roaming throughout the earth, looking for those whose hearts completely belong to him, so that he may strongly support them. But because you have acted foolishly in this, from now on you will have wars." Majority Standard Bible 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.” NET Bible Certainly the LORD watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war. New Heart English Bible For the eyes of the LORD run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from now on you shall have wars." Webster's Bible Translation For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him. In this thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. World English Bible For Yahweh’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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor YHWH—His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong [for] a people whose heart [is] perfect toward Him; you have been foolish concerning this, because from now on there are wars with you.” Young's Literal Translation for Jehovah -- His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong for a people whose heart is perfect towards Him; thou hast been foolish concerning this, because -- henceforth there are with thee wars.' Smith's Literal Translation For Jehovah, his eyes run to and fro in all the earth to strengthen himself with the perfected heart of them to him. Thou wert foolish for this that from now there is wars with thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, and give strength to those who with a perfect heart trust in him. Wherefore thou hast done foolishly, and for this cause from this time wars shall arise against thee. Catholic Public Domain Version For the eyes of the Lord contemplate the entire earth, and offer fortitude to those who believe in him with a perfect heart. And so, you acted foolishly. And so, because of this, from the present time wars shall rise up against you.” New American Bible The eyes of the LORD roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. You have acted foolishly in this matter, for from now on you will have wars.” New Revised Standard Version For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. You have done foolishly in this; for from now on you will have wars.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth; therefore, be strong, and let your heart be perfect towards his worship, and understand all his wonders; for the LORD your God will fight for you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the eyes of LORD JEHOVAH gaze in all the Earth, and be strengthened and your heart shall be perfect for his awe, and understand all his wonders, because LORD JEHOVAH your God does battle for you!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is whole toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For the eyes of the Lord look upon all the earth, to strengthen every heart that is perfect toward him. In this thou hast done foolishly; henceforth there shall be war with thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hanani's Message to Asa…8Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand. 9For 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.” 10Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.… Cross References 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Zechariah 4:10 For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” Job 34:21 For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. Psalm 33:18 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion 1 Kings 8:39 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— Psalm 139:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Matthew 6:4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Luke 16:15 So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. Acts 15:8 And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. Treasury of Scripture For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars. the eyes 2 Chronicles 6:20 That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place. Job 34:21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. to shew himself, etc. 2 Chronicles 15:17 But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days. 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Psalm 37:37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Herein 1 Samuel 13:13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. 2 Samuel 12:7-12 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; … 1 Chronicles 21:8 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. henceforth 1 Kings 15:32 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days. Jump to Previous Behalf Earth Eyes Foolishly Forth Fro Heart Henceforth Herein Perfect Run Show Strong Throughout Towards Wars WholeJump to Next Behalf Earth Eyes Foolishly Forth Fro Heart Henceforth Herein Perfect Run Show Strong Throughout Towards Wars Whole2 Chronicles 16 1. Asa, by the aid of the Syrians, diverts Baasha from building Ramah7. Being reproved thereof by Hanani, he puts him in prison 11. Among his other acts in his disease he seeks not to God, but to the physicians 13. His death and burial For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth This phrase emphasizes the omnipresence and omniscience of God. The "eyes of the LORD" is a metaphorical expression indicating God's ability to see and know everything. The Hebrew word for "roam" (שׁוּט, shut) suggests a thorough and active searching. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern belief in deities who were aware of human affairs, but uniquely, the God of Israel is portrayed as actively seeking out those who are faithful. This divine vigilance assures believers that God is not distant or indifferent but is intimately involved in the world. 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 In the behalf of.--With, i.e., on the side of. The phrase "to shew oneself strong with," i.e., strongly to support, occurred in 1Chronicles 11:10. (For the Heb. construction, which omits the relative, see 1Chronicles 15:12). Out of the twenty-seven occurrences of the form hithchazzaq, "to show oneself strong," fifteen are found in the Chronicle. . . . Verse 9. - Thou shalt have wars. Although this language at first seems to be intended for very specific application to Asa, yet as we do not read of individual wars occurring after this in his own time, it is quite within a just interpretation of it if we read it as referring to the inevitable experience of the kingdom. Its head and king had just thrown away the opportunity of blocking out one ever-threatening enemy. What more natural consequence than that wars should rush in the rather as a flood, in the after-times?Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the eyes עֵינָ֞יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel roam מְשֹׁטְט֤וֹת (mə·šō·ṭə·ṭō·wṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 7751: To push forth, to lash, to row, to travel throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land to show Himself strong לְ֠הִתְחַזֵּק (lə·hiṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer on behalf of [those] עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with whose heart לְבָבָ֥ם (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart is fully devoted שָׁלֵ֛ם (šā·lêm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace to Him. אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to You have acted foolishly נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ (nis·kal·tā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5528: To be foolish or a fool in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against this matter. זֹ֑את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, From now on, מֵעַ֔תָּה (mê·‘at·tāh) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time therefore, כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you will be at יֵ֥שׁ (yêš) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is war.” מִלְחָמֽוֹת׃ (mil·ḥā·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links 2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT 2 Chronicles 16:9 ESV 2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB 2 Chronicles 16:9 KJV 2 Chronicles 16:9 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 16:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 16:9 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 16:9 French Bible 2 Chronicles 16:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of Yahweh run back (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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