1 Kings 8:15
1 Kings 8:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon blesses the Lord, who fulfilled with His hand what He spoke to David.
What Does 1 Kings 8:15 Mean?
Solomon's blessing begins with praise: blessed be the Lord, who spoke a promise to David and has now fulfilled it with His own hand. God's word and God's deed are joined as one.
The completed temple stands as living proof that God keeps His promises. What He speaks, He performs. This is the bedrock of faith: the Lord is not careless with His word but brings every promise to pass, so that His people can stake their lives on what He has said.
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What does 1 Kings 8:15 mean?
Solomon blesses the Lord, who fulfilled with His hand what He spoke to David.