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What Does 2 Chronicles 6:4 Mean?

2 Chronicles 6:4 in the King James Version says “And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to ... — study this verse from 2 Chronicles chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

2 Chronicles 6:4 · KJV


Context

2

But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.

3

And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.

4

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

5

Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:

6

But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Solomon blesses God: 'And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to David my father, saying...' This acknowledges God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises - what He spoke (covenant word) He accomplished (covenant fulfillment). The anthropomorphic 'hands fulfilled' and 'mouth spoke' emphasizes God's active involvement. Reformed theology calls this God's decree (what He speaks) and providence (how He fulfills it). David received promises about his son building God's house (17:11-14); Solomon witnessed fulfillment. This pattern of promise and fulfillment culminates in Christ, in whom all God's promises find their yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Spoken at temple dedication (c. 960 BCE), this blessed the Lord for faithfulness across generations - God spoke to David decades earlier, and Solomon now witnesses fulfillment. This encouraged Israel to trust God's remaining promises, including the Messiah.

Reflection Questions

  1. What promises of God have you seen fulfilled in your life that warrant fresh thanksgiving and worship?
  2. How does God's faithfulness in fulfilling past promises encourage trust for future promises not yet realized?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 14 words
לֵאמֹֽר׃1 of 14

And he said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

בָּר֤וּךְ2 of 14

Blessed

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

יְהוָה֙3 of 14

be the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהֵ֣י4 of 14

God

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל5 of 14

of Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

אֲשֶׁר֙6 of 14
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

דִּבֶּ֣ר7 of 14

that which he spake

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

בְּפִ֔יו8 of 14

with his mouth

H6310

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

אֵ֖ת9 of 14
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

דָּוִ֣יד10 of 14

David

H1732

david, the youngest son of jesse

אָבִ֑י11 of 14

to my father

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וּבְיָדָ֥יו12 of 14

who hath with his hands

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

מִלֵּ֖א13 of 14

fulfilled

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

לֵאמֹֽר׃14 of 14

And he said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

2 Chronicles 6:4 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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