1 Kings 8:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:32 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and jus..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:32 — KJV
“Then 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.”
— 1 Kings 8:32 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:32 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 8:32
“Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:32: then, hear, heaven
“Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:32: then, hear, heaven
“Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:32: then, hear, heaven
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:32: then, hear, heaven
“Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:32: then, hear, heaven
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