1 Kings 8:45
1 Kings 8:45 in Multiple Translations
then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Give ear in heaven to their prayer and their cry for grace, and see right done to them.
then hear from heaven what they are praying and asking for, and support their cause.
Heare thou then in heauen their prayer and their supplication, and iudge their cause.
then Thou hast heard in the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and hast maintained their cause.
then hear in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
And then hear thou in heaven their prayers, and their supplications, and do judgment for them.
listen in heaven to their prayers; listen to what they plead for you to do, and assist them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 8:45
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1 Kings 8:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֙
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
אֶת
תְּפִלָּתָ֖/ם
וְ/אֶת
תְּחִנָּתָ֑/ם
וְ/עָשִׂ֖יתָ
מִשְׁפָּטָֽ/ם
וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֙
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
תְּפִלָּתָ֖/ם
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תְּחִנָּתָ֑/ם
tᵉchinnâh
H8467
supplication
N-fs | Suff
וְ/עָשִׂ֖יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
מִשְׁפָּטָֽ/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 8:45
וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֙
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
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.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תְּפִלָּתָ֖/ם
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תְּחִנָּתָ֑/ם
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.
וְ/עָשִׂ֖יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
מִשְׁפָּטָֽ/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-ms | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 8:45
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- 1 Kings 8:45 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:45
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
- Sermons on 1 Kings 8:45
Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
43then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.
44When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to the LORD in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name,
45then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause.
46When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, 47and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 18:25 | Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” |
| 2 | Psalms 9:4 | For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 5:28 | They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. |
1 Kings 8:45 Summary
[This verse, 1 Kings 8:45, is a beautiful promise from God that He will hear and answer the prayers of His people, if they pray to Him with a repentant heart and in the direction of the city and house He has chosen. This means that God is always ready to listen to our prayers and support us, just like a loving Father (Psalm 103:13). As believers, we can trust that God will hear and answer our prayers, if we ask according to His will (1 John 5:14-15). We should always pray with a humble and repentant heart, knowing that God is near to all who call upon Him in truth (Psalm 145:18).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'uphold their cause' in 1 Kings 8:45?
To uphold their cause means for God to support and defend His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:36, where He takes up the cause of His people and judges their enemies.
How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer in the Bible?
This verse emphasizes the importance of prayer, as seen in Psalm 145:18, where God is near to all who call upon Him in truth, and in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to hear and forgive His people when they pray and turn from their wicked ways.
What is the condition for God to hear the prayers of His people in this verse?
The condition for God to hear the prayers of His people is that they must be praying to Him in the direction of the city and house He has chosen, as mentioned in 1 Kings 8:44, and with a repentant heart, as seen in 1 Kings 8:47.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
This verse applies to believers today as a reminder that God is always ready to hear and answer the prayers of His people, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3, where God invites His people to call upon Him and He will answer them, and in 1 John 5:14-15, where believers are assured that God will give them what they ask for if they ask according to His will.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can align my prayers with God's will, so He may hear and answer them?
- How can I ensure that my heart is repentant and humble when I pray to God, as He requires in 1 Kings 8:47?
- In what ways can I trust God to uphold my cause, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties, just like the Israelites in 1 Kings 8:45?
- What are some things I can pray for, as a believer, that would be in line with God's will and purposes, as seen in 1 John 5:14-15?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:45
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication,.... For success: and maintain their cause; do them justice, and avenge their injuries, as the Targum; let it appear that their cause is right, by giving them victory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:45
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
Declare the justice of their cause, by giving them the victory.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
1 Kings 8:45 Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.Ver. 45. And maintain their cause.] By appearing for them in the high places of the field, and fighting their battles.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
(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.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:45
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
Sermons on 1 Kings 8:45
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Desperate Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, Mary had a powerful encounter with God and was described as a brilliant dancer and singer. She was hesitant to go to church because she didn't want to be put in the |
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(Hebrews - Part 10): Jesus Made a Little Lower That the Angels by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the perfection and flawless nature of God's work. He highlights that God's ultimate goal is to bring many sons under glory. This is achieved |
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Attributes of God (Series 1): The Justice of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of a judge being caught between mercy and justice. He uses the example of a man torn between his love for a woman and his sense o |
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The Holiness of God - Part 3 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holiness and the need for individuals to give account of their deeds before God. He highlights the urgency of seeking forg |
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God's Judgment and America's Only Hope (Compilation) by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the impending storm of God's judgment, warning against a diluted gospel and the consequences of facing God's wrath. It speaks of a time when mercy will be cu |
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A Still Small Voice by Charles Alexander | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the wickedness that exists in the world and the mystery of God's ways. He acknowledges that even the best of men can be driven to despair b |
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Excerpt From Ten Shekels and a Shirt by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his philosophy of mission and evangelism. He initially went to Africa with the belief that he was improving upon the justice of God by givin |