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1 Kings 8:40-42
New English Translation
1 Kings 8:40-42
New English Translation
40 Then they will obey[a] you throughout their lifetimes as[b] they live on the land you gave to our ancestors.
41 “Foreigners, who do not belong to your people Israel, will come from a distant land because of your reputation.[c] 42 When they hear about your great reputation[d] and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds,[e] they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.
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- 1 Kings 8:40 tn Heb “fear.”
- 1 Kings 8:40 tn Heb “all the days [in] which.”
- 1 Kings 8:41 tn Heb “your name.” In the OT the word “name” sometimes refers to one’s reputation or honor. The “name” of the Lord sometimes designates the Lord himself, being indistinguishable from the proper name.
- 1 Kings 8:42 tn Heb “your great name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in the previous verse.
- 1 Kings 8:42 tn Heb “and your strong hand and your outstretched arm.”
1 Kings 8:40-42
New International Version
1 Kings 8:40-42
New International Version
40 so that they will fear(A) you all the time they live in the land(B) you gave our ancestors.
41 “As for the foreigner(C) who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name— 42 for they will hear(D) of your great name and your mighty hand(E) and your outstretched arm—when they come and pray toward this temple,
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