1 Kings 8:31 · KJV
"If 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:"
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 8:31 mean? →Passage Context
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:
32Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.
33When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the importance of honesty in your relationships?
2
What does it mean for you to uphold your commitments?
3
When have you faced a challenge in keeping your word?
Life Application
relationships
Consider the impact of your promises on your relationships and strive to keep them.
integrity
Evaluate situations where you can demonstrate integrity in your commitments.
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