1 Kings 8:50 Meaning and Explanation
“And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon asks God to forgive His people's sins and grant them mercy before their captors.
What Does 1 Kings 8:50 Mean?
Solomon asks God to forgive His people all their sins and transgressions, and to move their captors to show them compassion. Mercy from God is asked to overflow into mercy from others.
God's forgiveness can soften even an enemy's heart toward His people. The Lord works not only within His own but in the world around them, turning hostility to kindness. This shows how far God's care extends, reaching into the hearts of others to bring relief and grace to those He loves and forgives.
1 Kings 8:50 in the Original Language
racham (רַחַם), 'compassion' -- tender mercy, the deep pity of one who feels for another.
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What does 1 Kings 8:50 mean?
Solomon asks God to forgive His people's sins and grant them mercy before their captors.