2 Chronicles 6:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Complete Jewish Bible:

nevertheless you will not build the house. Rather, you will father a son, and it will be he who will build the house for my name.'

Berean Standard Bible:

Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

American Standard Version:

nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Notwithstanding^{H7535} thou shalt not build^{H1129} the house^{H1004}; but thy son^{H1121} which shall come forth^{H3318} out of thy loins^{H2504}, he shall build^{H1129} the house^{H1004} for my name^{H8034}.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 6:9

2 Chronicles 6:9 is part of the dedication speech given by King Solomon upon the completion of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The verse is set within the broader historical context of the United Monarchy of Israel, during which Solomon's father, King David, had expressed his desire to build a permanent house for God, having lived in a tent himself. However, God communicated to David through the prophet Nathan that it would not be David but his son Solomon who would build the Temple, as David had shed much blood in war.

In this verse, God reiterates this message: although David has been instrumental in preparing for the Temple's construction by amassing materials and making plans, it is Solomon, his son, who is destined to actually build it. This theme underscores the importance of divine plans and the passing of responsibility from one generation to the next. It also highlights the fulfillment of God's promises, as Solomon's reign and the construction of the Temple represent the establishment of a stable worship center for the Israelites, solidifying the covenant relationship between God and His people. The verse emphasizes the continuity of God's purposes through human lineage and the role of successive leaders in fulfilling divine directives.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7535
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רַק
   Transliteration: raq
   Pronunciation: rak
   Description: the same as רַק as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although; but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1129
   There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּנָה
   Transliteration: bânâh
   Pronunciation: baw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2504
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָלָץ
   Transliteration: châlâts
   Pronunciation: khaw-lawts'
   Description: from חָלַץ (in the sense of strength); only in the dual; the loins (as the seat of vigor); loins, reins.
   
7. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.