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who sets his heart to seek God, Yahweh, the God of his fathers, though not [cleansed] according to the purification of the sanctuary.
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Heart Posture Over Ritual
All commentators agree that this verse prioritizes a sincere heart set on seeking God over perfect adherence to ceremonial law. Scholars highlight the contrast between 'spiritual sincerity' or 'moral purity' and the external 'purification of the sanctuary.' God values the internal desire to worship Him above all.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
That prepareth. — Has directed. The division of verses here is obviously incorrect. (The mistake was doubtless caused by …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That prepareth his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers Who was heartily de…
Presbyterian
The essential thing when attending to God in solemn ordinances is that we make it a work of the heart; all else is nothing without this. Even when …
