1 Kings 8:56 Meaning and Explanation
“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon blesses God for giving Israel rest, with not one of His good promises failing.
What Does 1 Kings 8:56 Mean?
Solomon praises God for giving Israel rest according to all He had promised, declaring that not one word of His good promise spoken through Moses has failed. Every pledge has come to pass.
This is one of Scripture's great testimonies to God's faithfulness: not a single word of His good promise has fallen to the ground. The Lord keeps every word He speaks. Such complete reliability is the rock on which faith stands, and the rest God gave Israel foreshadows the deeper rest He gives His people in Christ.
1 Kings 8:56 in the Original Language
menuchah (מְנוּחָה), 'rest' -- settled peace and security, a place of repose.
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What does 1 Kings 8:56 mean?
Solomon blesses God for giving Israel rest, with not one of His good promises failing.