1 Kings 8:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:53 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the han..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:53 — KJV
“For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.”
— 1 Kings 8:53 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:53 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 8:53
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:53: people, thine, inheritance
“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:53: people, thine, hand
“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:53: people, hand, moses
“And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. work: Heb. hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:53: people, hand, moses
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:53: people, hand, moses
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