--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine…" description: "\"Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. (2 Chronicles 7:15)\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98f/bible-141_christianity_now-mine-eyes-shall-be-open-and-mine-ear_793072.jpg" --- # Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the… ![“Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. (2 Chronicles 7:15)” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98f/bible-141_christianity_now-mine-eyes-shall-be-open-and-mine-ear_793072.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98f/bible-141_christianity_now-mine-eyes-shall-be-open-and-mine-ear_793072.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98f/bible-141_christianity_now-mine-eyes-shall-be-open-and-mine-ear_793072.jpg) > “Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. (2 Chronicles 7:15)” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The verse calls for attentiveness to prayer and reverence, promising divine hearing when the community is humble and obedient. **In simple terms:** Prayer is heard when humble. Key Takeaway Approach prayer with humility. Themes faith humility spirituality Mood reverent reflective Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - worship services - personal meditation - community prayer - spiritual reflection Key Concepts theology prayer obedience Questions to Reflect On - How does humility shape your prayers? - What does “attent to the prayer” mean to you? 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