1 Kings 8:61
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:61 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:61 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:61 — KJV
“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.”
— 1 Kings 8:61 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:61 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 8:61
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:61: therefore, lord, god
“This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:61: heart, therefore, lord
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:61: lord, god, walk
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:61: lord, god, walk
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:61: let, lord, god
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