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1 Kings 8:29 · KJV

"That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27But 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?
28Yet 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:
29That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.
30And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.
31If any man trespass against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to cause him to swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house:

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the idea of a sacred space influence your prayer life?

2

What does it mean for you to seek God's presence?

3

When have you felt particularly close to God in a place?

Life Application

worship

Create a dedicated space in your home for prayer and reflection.

community

Encourage others to join you in prayer, fostering a sense of community around worship.

Places in This Verse

this house(The Temple in Jerusalem today)

The Temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The emphasis on God's presence in the temple connects to Jesus being the embodiment of God's presence with humanity.

See also: John 1:14

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