1 Kings 8:49
1 Kings 8:49 in Multiple Translations
then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause.
Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,
then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling-place, and maintain their cause;
Then give ear to their prayer and to their cry in heaven your living-place, and see right done to them;
then hear from heaven, the place where you live, respond and support their cause.
Then heare thou their prayer and their supplication in heauen thy dwelling place, and iudge their cause,
'Then Thou hast heard in the heavens, the settled place of Thy dwelling, their prayer and their supplication, and hast maintained their cause,
then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven, your dwelling place, and maintain their cause;
Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling-place, and maintain their cause,
Then hear thou in heaven, in the firmament of thy throne, their prayers, and their supplications, and do judgment for them:
then from your home in heaven listen to them while they plead for your help, and assist them.
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1 Kings 8:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֤
הַ/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙
מְכ֣וֹן
שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֔
אֶת
תְּפִלָּתָ֖/ם
וְ/אֶת
תְּחִנָּתָ֑/ם
וְ/עָשִׂ֖יתָ
מִשְׁפָּטָֽ/ם
וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֤
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
הַ/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
מְכ֣וֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
foundation
N-ms
שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֔
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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 8:49
וְ/שָׁמַעְתָּ֤
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/שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙
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.
מְכ֣וֹן
mâkôwn
H4349
"foundation"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a foundation or a fixed place where someone lives. It appears in various books, including the Psalms and Proverbs, to describe a solid base or a home. This concept is important in understanding God's presence in our lives.
Definition: 1) fixed or established place, foundation 1a) fixed place 1b) foundation
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. See also: Exodus 15:17; 2 Chronicles 6:39; Psalms 33:14.
שִׁבְתְּ/ךָ֔
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
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 8:49
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 8:49
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
Context — Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication
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,’
48and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray to You in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name,
49then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause.
50May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy. 51For they are Your people and Your inheritance; You brought them out of Egypt, out of the furnace for iron.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 19:19 | And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:45 | then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. |
| 3 | Zechariah 1:15–16 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ |
1 Kings 8:49 Summary
This verse is a prayer that God will hear the Israelites when they repent and turn back to Him. It's a reminder that God is always ready to listen and help those who come to Him with a humble heart, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and 1 John 1:9. When we pray, we can trust that God will hear us from heaven and support us, just like He promised to do for the Israelites. By coming to God with repentance and humility, we can experience His forgiveness and mercy, just like the Israelites did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition for God to hear the prayers of the Israelites in 1 Kings 8:49?
The condition is that they must come to their senses, repent, and plead with God, as mentioned in 1 Kings 8:47, and return to Him with all their heart and soul, as stated in 1 Kings 8:48.
What does it mean for God to 'uphold their cause' in this verse?
It means that God will support and defend the Israelites, taking their side and working on their behalf, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:36 and Psalm 35:1-3.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites or can it be applied to believers today?
While the context is specific to the Israelites, the principle of repentance and prayer can be applied to believers today, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:17, where God promises to hear and forgive those who come to Him in humility and repentance.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's dwelling place in heaven?
This verse emphasizes that God's dwelling place is in heaven, as stated in Isaiah 66:1 and Matthew 5:34, and that He hears prayers from there, highlighting His transcendence and omnipresence.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to come to my senses and repent, just like the Israelites in 1 Kings 8:47-48?
- How can I return to God with all my heart and soul, as mentioned in 1 Kings 8:48, and what does that look like in my daily life?
- What are some prayers and petitions that I can bring before God, trusting that He will hear and uphold my cause, as promised in 1 Kings 8:49?
- In what ways can I demonstrate humility and repentance, like the Israelites, to experience God's forgiveness and mercy, as seen in 1 Kings 8:50 and Psalm 51:17?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 8:49
Then hear thou their prayers, and their supplication, in heaven thy dwellingplace,.... For their deliverance out of captivity: and maintain their cause; plead it, and do them justice, avenge their injuries, and deliver them.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 8:49
Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
Heb. their right, against their invaders and oppressors. For they had forfeited all their rights to God only, but not to their enemies; whom though God used as scourges to chastise his people’ s sins, yet they had no pretence of right to their land, nor any regard to it; but only minded the satisfaction of their own lusts and interests. See ,6 47:6 .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
1 Kings 8:49 Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,Ver. 49. And maintain their cause.] Or, Right. Vindicate them out of the hands of their oppressors, who cannot do, but they must overdo.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
(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 8:49
49. and maintain their cause] The words are the same as in 1 Kings 8:45, but the idea is a little different. There the ‘cause’ was a righteous war undertaken at God’s direction; here the phrase implies that God shall do His people right by delivering them from their oppressors. For though God may use the heathen as His instruments He does not always approve of the conduct they exhibit. On this cf. Isaiah 10:5-16. The literal meaning of the Hebrew is ‘do them right’ or ‘work out their right.’
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 8:49
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