2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
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What Does 2 Chronicles 7:14 Mean?
God outlines four conditions for national and spiritual healing: humility, prayer, seeking God, and repentance. He promises to hear, forgive, and heal in response.
How to Apply This Verse
Revival begins with personal responsibility—humbling yourself, praying earnestly, seeking God's face, and turning from sin. God's promise of healing follows genuine repentance.
Historical Context
God spoke these words to Solomon around 960 BC after the dedication of the first temple in Jerusalem. The magnificent temple had taken seven years to build. God appeared to Solomon at night, warning that even this glorious temple wouldn't protect Israel if they turned away—but also promising restoration through repentance.
Original Language
'Kana' means to humble oneself, be subdued, or bring low. It's the first of four conditions for healing and describes the fundamental posture required—not casual prayer but genuine self-humbling before God. It's the opposite of the pride that leads to national sin.
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