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if my people, who 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.
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The Conditions for Restoration
Commentators emphasize that God's promise of forgiveness and healing is conditional. It requires four specific, active responses from His people: humbling themselves, praying, seeking His face, and actively turning from their wicked ways. These actions are presented as a consistent pattern for restoration throughout Scripture.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
My people, who are called by my name. —See the margin; 2 Chronicles 6:33; Amos 9:12;[Reference Jer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 7:12).
Presbyterian
God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive the…