1 Kings 8:19

Verse

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 (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

But you yourself will not be the builder of my house; but your son, the offspring of your body, he it is who will put up a house for my name.

Free Bible Version

But it won't be you who will build this Temple, but your son who is to be born to you—he will build the Temple to honor me.'

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuerthelesse thou shalt not builde the house, but thy sonne that shall come out of thy loynes, he shall builde the house vnto my Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

However, you are not the one who I want to build it. It is one of your sons, who I want to build a temple for me.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nevertheless you will not build the house; instead, your son, one who will be born from your loins, will build the house for my name.'

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Nevertheless, you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.’

Young's Literal Translation

only, thou dost not build the house, but thy son who is coming out from thy loins, he doth build the house for My name.

Context

Solomon Blesses the LORD

¹⁸But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.¹⁹Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon acknowledges God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to David, Solomon's father. Solomon recognizes that God has kept His word and has allowed Solomon to sit on the throne of Israel, as He promised. This verse reflects Solomon's humility and gratitude towards God for His covenant and blessings upon the nation of Israel. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and the importance of honoring and acknowledging God's promises in our lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Nevertheless, thou shall not build the house,.... Which is implied in the question in Sa2 7:5. but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name; which is expressed in Sa2 7:12.