1 Kings 4:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:29 — KJV
“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.”
— 1 Kings 4:29 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:29 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 4:29
“And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:29: much, even, sand
“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. to be...: or, to afflict them”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:29: god, gave, wisdom
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:29: god, solomon, heart
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:29: god, solomon, wisdom
“And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:29: god, solomon, wisdom
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