1 Kings 8:40 Meaning and Explanation
“That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon asks that God's answers would lead the people to fear Him all their days.
What Does 1 Kings 8:40 Mean?
Solomon states the goal of all this forgiving and answering: that the people might fear the Lord throughout their lives in the land He gave their ancestors. Mercy is meant to deepen reverence.
God's grace is not given to make His people careless but to draw them into lifelong reverence. Experiencing His pardon and provision teaches the heart to honor Him. So the kindness of God leads not to presumption but to a holy fear, a faithful walk that endures through all the days of life.
1 Kings 8:40 in the Original Language
yare (יָרֵא), 'fear' -- reverent awe and worshipful respect toward God.
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What does 1 Kings 8:40 mean?
Solomon asks that God's answers would lead the people to fear Him all their days.