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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/2-chronicles-7.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/
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Verse 1
the Are came down: i.e. to consume the sacrifices. See note on Genesis 4:4 . This is complementary to 1 Kings 8:63 , 1 Kings 8:64 .
sacrifices = victims. Hebrew. zebah. App-43 .
Verse 3
children = sons.
mercy = grace.
Verse 4
offered = sacrificed. Hebrew. zebach. App-43 .
Verse 5
God. Hebrew. ha-Elohim = the [true] God. App-4 .
Verse 7
hallowed. See note on "holy "(Exodus 3:5 ).
offered = prepared. Hebrew. 'asah . App-43 .
Verse 8
the feast: i.e. of Tabernacles.
congregation = assembly, or muster.
the river = torrent, or Wady. Hebrew. nahal.
Verse 12
appeared to Solomon. This was thirteen years after the dedication. Compare 2 Chronicles 7:1 with 2 Chronicles 8:1 . 1 Kings 6:37 ; 1 Kings 9:1 . The fire from heaven was the immediate answer to Solomon's prayer. This later answer shows that the prayers of God's people are ever fresh before Him.
Verse 14
which are called by My name = upon whom My name is called.
Verse 17
as = according as.
Verse 18
covenanted = confirmed by covenant.
fail thee = be cut off from thee.
Verse 20
nations = the peoples.
Verse 21
an astonishment. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 = a cause of astonishment to others.
Verse 22
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
evil. Same as "wicked", 2 Chronicles 7:14 .