(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
(For they will hear about your great name, your mighty power, and your outstretched arm;) when he comes and prays toward this temple;
Solomon is explaining that foreigners will hear about God's reputation and power, and when they come to pray toward the temple, God should listen to them too.
📚 Historical Context
In 1 Kings 8, King Solomon is dedicating the newly built Temple in Jerusalem, which served as the central place for Israel's worship and sacrifices. This verse is part of Solomon's prayer, where he asks God to hear the prayers of foreigners who come after hearing about God's mighty power and outstretched arm. At that time, under Solomon's rule, Israel was at the peak of its prosperity and influence, making it a magnet for people from other nations.
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