1 Kings 8:28

1 Kings 8:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today.

King James Version KJV

Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:

American Standard Version ASV

Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee this day;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Still, let your heart be turned to the prayer of your servant, O Lord God, and to his prayer for grace; give ear to the cry and the prayer which your servant sends up to you this day;

Free Bible Version FBV

Please hear the prayer of your servant and his request, Lord my God. Please hear the appeals and the prayers that your servant is presenting before you today.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But haue thou respect vnto the prayer of thy seruant, and to his supplication, O Lord, my God, to heare the cry and prayer which thy seruant prayeth before thee this day:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'Then thou hast turned unto the prayer of Thy servant, and unto his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and unto the prayer which Thy servant is praying before Thee to-day,

World English Bible WEB

Yet have respect for the prayer of your servant and for his supplication, LORD my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you today;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Yet have thou respect to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken to the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee this day:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But have regard to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplications, O Lord my God: hear the hymn and the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee this day:

Translation for Translators T4T

But Yahweh, my God, please listen to me while I am praying to you this day,

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1 Kings 8:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/פָנִ֜יתָ אֶל תְּפִלַּ֧ת עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ וְ/אֶל תְּחִנָּת֖/וֹ יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהָ֑/י לִ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ אֶל הָֽ/רִנָּה֙ וְ/אֶל הַ/תְּפִלָּ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֧ר עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ מִתְפַּלֵּ֥ל לְ/פָנֶ֖י/ךָ הַ/יּֽוֹם

וּ/פָנִ֜יתָ pânâh H6437 Corner (Gate) Conj | V-Qal-2ms

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

תְּפִלַּ֧ת tᵉphillâh H8605 prayer N-fs

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-ms | Suff

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Conj | Prep

תְּחִנָּת֖/וֹ tᵉchinnâh H8467 supplication N-fs | Suff

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֱלֹהָ֑/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

לִ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

הָֽ/רִנָּה֙ rinnâh H7440 cry Art | N-fs

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Conj | Prep

הַ/תְּפִלָּ֔ה tᵉphillâh H8605 prayer Art | N-fs

אֲשֶׁ֧ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-ms | Suff

מִתְפַּלֵּ֥ל pâlal H6419 to pray V-Hithpael

לְ/פָנֶ֖י/ךָ pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp | Suff

הַ/יּֽוֹם yôwm H3117 day Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 8:28

וּ/פָנִ֜יתָ pânâh H6437 "Corner (Gate)" Conj | V-Qal-2ms

This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.

Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)

Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

תְּפִלַּ֧ת tᵉphillâh H8605 "prayer" N-fs

In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.

Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)

Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Conj | Prep

תְּחִנָּת֖/וֹ tᵉchinnâh H8467 "supplication" N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word means a humble request for favor or grace, often used to describe a prayer to God for help. It appears in the Bible as a plea for mercy or kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as favor, grace, or supplication.

Definition: 1) favour, supplication, supplication for favour 1a) favour 1b) supplication for favour

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: favour, grace, supplication. See also: Joshua 11:20; 2 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 6:10.

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

אֱלֹהָ֑/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

לִ/שְׁמֹ֤עַ shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

הָֽ/רִנָּה֙ rinnâh H7440 "cry" Art | N-fs

This Hebrew word means a loud, ringing cry, often used to express joy, praise, or triumph, as seen in Psalm 100:1 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also be a cry of supplication or entreaty. This word is used to describe a loud, joyful noise.

Definition: 1) ringing cry 1a) of entreaty, supplication 1b) in proclamation, joy, praise

Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph. See also: 1 Kings 8:28; Psalms 126:5; Psalms 17:1.

וְ/אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Conj | Prep

הַ/תְּפִלָּ֔ה tᵉphillâh H8605 "prayer" Art | N-fs

In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.

Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)

Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.

אֲשֶׁ֧ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

עַבְדְּ/ךָ֛ ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

מִתְפַּלֵּ֥ל pâlal H6419 "to pray" V-Hithpael

To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.

Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray

Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.

לְ/פָנֶ֖י/ךָ pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp | Suff

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

הַ/יּֽוֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 8:28

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1 Kings 8:28 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28
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Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 8:28
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28
Sermons on 1 Kings 8:28

Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication

26And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David. 27But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

28Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today.

29May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. 30Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 88:1–2	O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You. May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.
2	Psalms 5:1	Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.
3	Luke 18:1	Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
4	2 Chronicles 6:19	Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You.
5	Psalms 86:3	Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.
6	Psalms 141:2	May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering.
7	Luke 18:7	Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?
8	Psalms 4:1	Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
9	Daniel 9:17–19	So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”
10	Psalms 86:6–7	Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy. In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

1 Kings 8:28 Summary

In this verse, King Solomon is asking God to listen to his prayer and consider his request. He is recognizing that God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe, and yet He is also a personal God who hears and responds to the cries of His people, as seen in Psalms 102:17. This reminds us that we can come to God with confidence and humility, knowing that He is near to us and cares about our needs, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3. By praying to God and trusting in His goodness, we can experience His presence and peace in our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of King Solomon's request for God to 'regard the prayer and plea' of His servant?

King Solomon is humbly asking God to consider and respond to his prayer, recognizing God's sovereignty and his own limitations, as seen in 1 Kings 8:27 where he acknowledges that even heaven cannot contain God.

How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer in the Bible?

This verse highlights the importance of prayer and the fact that God hears and responds to the cries of His people, as also seen in Psalms 145:18-19, where it says that God is near to all who call upon Him in truth.

What is the role of the temple in this context?

The temple serves as a symbol of God's presence among His people, and King Solomon is asking God to hear the prayers offered towards this place, as mentioned in 1 Kings 8:29, where he asks God to keep His eyes on the temple night and day.

How can we apply this verse to our own lives and prayer practices?

We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of humility and reverence in our prayers, acknowledging God's sovereignty and our dependence on Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart.

Reflection Questions

What are some prayers and pleas that you have been bringing before God, and how can you trust Him to hear and respond to them?
In what ways can you cultivate a deeper sense of humility and reverence in your own prayer life, as seen in King Solomon's example?
How does the concept of God's presence and hearing our prayers impact your daily life and decisions?
What are some ways that you can 'pray toward' God's presence in your life, as King Solomon prayed towards the temple?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:28

Yet have thou respect to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God,.... Meaning himself, who, though a king acknowledged himself, and esteemed it an honour to be the servant

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:28

But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28

Though thou art not comprehended within this place, yet show thyself to be graciously present here, by accepting and granting my present requests here tendered unto thee.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28

1 Kings 8:28 Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:Ver. 28. Yet have thou respect,] q.d., Though thou art immense and infinite in thine own nature, yet, &c. And to his supplication.] Or, Deprecation.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28

(23-53) The prayer of Solomon, uttered (see 1 Kings 8:54) on his knees with hands uplifted to heaven, long and detailed as it is, is yet of extreme simplicity of idea. It begins (a), in 1 Kings 8:23-25, with a thankful acknowledgment of the fulfilment of one part of the great promise to David, and a prayer for the like fulfilment of the other; next (b), in 1 Kings 8:26-30, acknowledging that God’s presence can be limited to no Temple, it yet Asks that His peculiar blessing may rest on prayer uttered toward the place which He has hallowed; and then (c), in 1 Kings 8:31-53, applies that petition to the various contingencies, of oath taken in His name, of rain withheld, of disaster in battle, of famine and pestilence, of captivity in a foreign land, and extends it not only to Israel, but to the stranger who shall acknowledge and invoke the Lord Jehovah. Its constantly recurring burden is, “Hear Thou from heaven thy dwelling-place, and when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.” It is plain that before Solomon’s mind there are continually present in some form the blessing and the curse pronounced in the Law (see Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28); and it is most true to human nature, and especially characteristic of the thoughtfulness of his philosophic temper, that over the bright hour of exultation there seems to hover a constant foreboding of evils and trials to come.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 8:28

28. Yet have thou respect] Literally the Hebrew is “Yet thou wilt have respect.” The tense is chosen to intimate the assurance in the mind of the king that the prayers made will be answered.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:28

SOLOMON’S PRAYER OF , 1 Kings 8:23-53.This prayer “is one of unprecedented length, and remarkable as combining the conception of the infinity of the Divine presence with the hope that the Divine

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	Psalm 88 by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches on Psalm 88, depicting the deep anguish and despair of the psalmist as he cries out to God in the midst of overwhelming troubles and the feeling of being abandon
	Epistle 148 by George Fox	George Fox preaches about the importance of sincere and persistent prayer to the Lord, emphasizing that God hears the cries of His people and is present in their afflictions, oppre
	The Prayer of Jabez by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker acknowledges the presence of evil in the world and the struggles that people face in trying to be good. They mention that the world is currently being o
	The Salt of the Earth by Chuck Smith	This sermon emphasizes the importance of Christians being the 'salt of the earth,' preserving society from moral decay and influencing others towards God. It highlights the consequ