Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
Then listen from heaven, your home, and forgive us. Take action and treat each person according to how they live, because you know their hearts. You alone know the hearts of all people.
The writer is asking God to hear prayers from heaven, forgive people, and judge them fairly based on what's truly in their hearts, since only God can see inside everyone's heart.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's prayer during the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem around 960 BC. Solomon is asking God to hear prayers offered toward the temple and respond with justice and mercy. The temple was considered God's earthly dwelling place where people could come to worship and seek forgiveness.
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