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What is the meaning of Matthew 6 9?
It means to honour or revere, but also to worship and glorify. In Judaism the name of God is of extreme importance, and honouring the name central to piety. Thus revering God’s name is the equivalent of revering God. One view is that this petition is thus calling for obedience to God and to His commands.
What did Jesus say about the Pharisees praying in public?
Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
What verse is Lord’s prayer?
The Lord’s Prayer appears in two of the four Gospels: Matthew (6:9-13) and Luke (11:2-4).
Where in the Bible does it say not to repeat prayers?
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
What did I pray to God to confess to him?
I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed and said, “Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances.read more.
How did Jesus pray for the life of a child?
For You, O Lord God, have spoken; and with Your blessing may the house of Your servant be blessed forever.” Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit. Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and called to the Lord and said, “O Lord my God, I pray You, let this child’s life return to him.”
What does the Bible say about building a house?
For You, O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have made a revelation to Your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house’; therefore Your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to You. Now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have promised this good thing to Your servant.
What does the Bible say about Israel as our own people?
For You have established for Yourself Your people Israel as Your own people forever, and You, O Lord, have become their God.