1 Kings 8:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:27 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:27 — KJV
“But 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?”
— 1 Kings 8:27 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:27 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 8:27
“But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:27: god, dwell, earth
“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:27: god, earth, behold
“But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him? is able: Heb. hath retained, or, obtained strength”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:27: heaven, heavens, cannot
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:27: god, earth, heaven
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:27: dwell, earth, heaven
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