1 Kings 8:51 Meaning and Explanation
“For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon appeals to God on the ground that Israel is His own people, redeemed from Egypt.
What Does 1 Kings 8:51 Mean?
Solomon grounds his appeal in covenant relationship: they are God's own people and inheritance, whom He brought out of Egypt, out of the furnace of iron. He reminds God of the bond He Himself created.
The strongest plea is simply that the people belong to God. He redeemed them; they are His treasured possession. The memory of deliverance from the iron furnace of Egypt assures them He will not abandon what He has bought at such cost. To be God's own inheritance is the surest ground of hope.
1 Kings 8:51 in the Original Language
nachalah (נַחֲלָה), 'inheritance' -- a permanent possession passed down, a treasured belonging.
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What does 1 Kings 8:51 mean?
Solomon appeals to God on the ground that Israel is His own people, redeemed from Egypt.