2 Chronicles 16:9
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.
2 Chronicles 16:9 in other translations
| BSB | 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.” |
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| WEB | 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.” |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | 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.' |
| DARBY | For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars. |
| BBE | For the eyes of the Lord go this way and that, through all the earth, letting it be seen that he is the strong support of those whose hearts are true to him. In this you have done foolishly, for from now you will have wars. |
| Webster | 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. |
What does 2 Chronicles 16:9 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 16:7-10
7-10. Hanani the seer came to Asa ... and said--His object was to show the king his error in forming his recent league with Ben-hadad. The prophet represented the appropriation of the temple treasures to purchase the services of the Syrian mercenaries, as indicating a distrust in God most blameable with the king's experience. He added, that in consequence of this want of faith, Asa had lost the opportunity of…
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Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
2 Chronicles 16:9 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 2 Chronicles 16:9
- 1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
- Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
- Jeremiah 16:17
For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.
- Proverbs 5:21
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.
- Psalms 34:15
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
- Job 34:21
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
- Hebrews 4:13
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
- Zechariah 4:10
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
- Jeremiah 32:19
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
- 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.
- Psalms 113:6
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
- Psalms 37:37
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
6:20; Job 34:21; Ps 34:15; 113:6; Pr 5:21; 15:3; Jer 16:17; 32:19
Zec 4:10; Heb 4:13; 1Pe 3:12
to shew himself, etc. or, strongly to hold with them, etc.whose heart.
15:17; 2Ki 20:3; Ps 37:37
Herein.
1Sa 13:13; 2Sa 12:7-12; 1Ch 21:8; Job 34:18,19; Jer 5:21; Mt 5:22
Lu 12:20; 1Co 15:36; Ga 3:1
henceforth.
1Ki 15:32
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Context
- 2 Chronicles 16:8
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the Lord, he delivered them into thine hand.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9
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.
- 2 Chronicles 16:10
Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.
2 Chronicles 16:9 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque los ojos de Jehová contemplan toda la tierra, para corroborar á los que tienen corazón perfecto para con él. Locamente has hecho en esto; porque de aquí adelante habrá guerra contra ti. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car les yeux de l’ Éternel parcourent toute la terre, afin qu’il se montre fort, en faveur de ceux qui sont d’un cœur parfait envers lui. En cela, tu as agi follement; car désormais tu auras des guerres. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn Jehovas Augen durchlaufen die ganze Erde, um sich mächtig zu erweisen an denen, deren Herz ungeteilt auf ihn gerichtet ist. Hierin hast du töricht gehandelt; denn von nun an wirst du Kriege haben. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Oculi enim Domini contemplantur universam terram, et præbent fortitudinem his qui corde perfecto credunt in eum. Stulte igitur egisti, et propter hoc ex præsenti tempore adversum te bella consurgent. |