43<\/strong>. that this house is called by thy name<\/em> ] The literal rendering of the Hebrew ‘that thy name is called upon this house,’ though not so good English, brings out more of the true notion of the words viz.<\/em>, that God has taken up His abode there, and that there men may approach very near unto Him.<\/p>\n That all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee – <\/B>Solomon prays that the result of Yahwehs hearing the prayers of pagans addressed toward the temple may be the general conversion of the world to the worship of Him. Compare Psa 96:1-13<\/span>; Psa 98:1-9<\/span>.<\/P> This house … – <\/B>literally, as in the margin. In Scripture, when Gods Name is said to be called upon persons or things, it seems to be meant that God is really present in them, upholding them and sanctifying them. This passage therefore means, that the pagan, when their prayers, directed toward the temple, are granted, will have a full assurance that God is present in the building in some very special way.<\/P> <\/p>\n Do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for, <\/B>to wit, agreeable to thy will and word; for he would not have them heard, if they had prayed for any thing dishonourable to God, or destructive to his people. It is observable, that his prayer for the strangers is more large and comprehensive than for the Israelites, that thereby he might both show his public spiritedness, and encourage strangers to the worship of the true God. <\/P> That all people may know thy fame, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; <\/B>whereby we see how sincerely and heartily the ancient and godly Jews desired the conversion of the Gentiles; whereas the latter and degenerate Jews, in the days of Christ and of the apostles, did envy, oppose it, and fret at it. <\/P> Is called by thy name, <\/B>i.e. is owned, not only by us, but by thyself, as thy house; the only place in the world to which thou wilt vouchsafe thy presence and protection, and wherein thou wilt be publicly and solemnly served. <\/P> <\/p>\n Hear thou in heaven thy dwellingplace<\/strong>,…. The prayer of the stranger:<\/p>\n and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for<\/strong>; which were consistent with the will of God and his glory, and for the good of the stranger; this is more absolutely and unconditionally expressed than the requests for the Israelites; it is not desired that he would do by them according to their ways, and if they turned from their sins, or knew the plague of their hearts; the reason of which is supposed to be, because the Israelites knew the will of God, when the strangers did not; and therefore it is desired that, notwithstanding their ignorance, and their non-compliance with the divine will, through that, they might be heard and answered:<\/p>\n that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel<\/strong>; might know him to be a God, hearing and answering prayer, forgiving sin, and bestowing favours, which might lead them to fear him and his goodness, as Israel did:<\/p>\n and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name<\/strong>; that he dwelt in it, granted his presence, heard and received the supplications of men, answered their requests, and accepted of their sacrifices here. Solomon seems to have had knowledge of the calling of the Gentiles, and to desire it.<\/p>\n 43<\/strong>. <\/strong> That all people of the earth may know thy name <\/strong> Here is one of the Old Testament intimations of the universality of the true religion and true worship of God. Though the national consciousness of Israel was that of separateness from all other nations, yet at times the Spirit lifted it above that exclusiveness, and thrilled it with a momentary grasping after universal brotherhood.<\/p>\n 1Ki 8:43<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>Is called by thy name<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> That is, is thy house. <\/em>See Explicat. des Textes Difficiles, p. 188. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS.<\/strong>1st, The priests and people appearing in consternation at the sight of the cloud, Solomon encourages them. <\/p>\n 1. He reminds them, that this is the fulfilment of God’s promise, Lev 16:6<\/span> and a gracious mark of his favour and approbation. The house now being built, the Divine inhabitant comes to take up his residence therein, and Solomon cannot but pray that it may be for ever. Note; <\/em>(1.) If we enter, at any time, the dark cloud of affliction or temptation, let us not be dismayed, for there also God dwelleth. (2.) If we have found, at any time, God’s comfortable presence, it cannot but excite us to pray, that he may take up his abode with us continually. <\/p>\n 2. He pronounced a solemn benediction on the people, who reverently stood up to receive it. 2nd, We have Solomon appearing in greater glory on his knees before the altar, than when seated on his ivory throne, and crowned with gold. Having comforted the people with his benediction, he lifts up his heart and hands to God in prayer, that this house, so gloriously opened, might be for ever distinguished by God’s presence, grace, and merciful regard to those who should therein pour out their supplications. 2. The prayer of Solomon. [2.] He supplicates for himself and people the fulfilment of God’s promises, with admiration and astonishment at the condescension of God, who, though the heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain him, vouchsafes to visit this sinful earth, and to dwell with worms of the dust. He prays, that, according to the promise made to David, his seed might never fail, nor his throne be removed; that God would ever regard this temple, where he had so gloriously manifested his presence; and that his prayers, and the prayers of the people, there presented unto him, or offered with their faces turned thitherward, might ever meet an answer of peace. Note; <\/em>(1.) The word of promise is the ground of prayer. (2.) God still condescends to dwell on earth, not indeed in temples made with hands, but in the more glorious temple of the believer’s heart. (3.) Every accepted prayer must be through him whom the temple prefigured, even Jesus Christ: and, whilst the eye of faith is turned to him, we may be assured that God will hear and answer us. (4.) Forgiveness of sin is among the most invaluable blessings which the enlightened mind seeks from God. <\/p>\n 3rdly, Having finished his prayer, Solomon arose from his knees, and dismissed the people with a gracious benediction: magnifying God for the rest and peace which they enjoyed, and the full accomplishment of all his promises; earnestly wishing that his blessing might be ever with them, as with their fathers; especially that his grace might incline their hearts to serve him, which could not fail to secure the continuance of his regard; and that a continued answer to his prayer might be vouchsafed to them; to the end, that all the earth might, from these instances of his power and love to his people, be brought to acknowledge the glory of Israel’s God. And then he concludes with a solemn charge to them, to be faithful to the Lord, who would never fail them if they forsook not him. Note; <\/em>(1.) We ought to praise God for the rest that we enjoy, spiritual or temporal; and especially for the eternal rest which the word of promise has secured to the faithful. (2.) God’s presence with us is the greatest blessing that we can enjoy in this world, and the earnest of our inheritance in a better. (3.) When his rich grace sweetly influences and inclines our hearts, then, and only then, shall we be enabled to walk in the way of God’s commandments. (4.) While Jesus our high-priest is our advocate, we cannot fail of the Divine benediction. <\/p>\n 1Ki 8:43 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as [do] thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.<\/p>\n Ver. 43. That all people of the earth.<\/strong> ] “O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.” Psa 65:2 See Trapp on “<\/em> Psa 65:2 “<\/em> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As do thy people Israel.<\/strong> ] Either they do, or should do, for the good example of others. Aliter deteriores quidem sunt quia meliores esse deberent:<\/em> a<\/em> else they are so much the worse, because they ought to be better than others. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n a<\/em> Salvian.<\/p>\n that all the people, 1Sa 17:46, 2Ki 19:19, 2Ch 6:33, Psa 22:27, Psa 67:2, Psa 72:10, Psa 72:11, Psa 86:9, Isa 11:9, Rev 11:15 <\/p>\n fear thee: Psa 102:15, Psa 117:1, Psa 117:2 <\/p>\n this house: Heb. thy name is called upon this house, 1Ki 8:29 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Exo 20:24 – in all places Deu 26:15 – Look down Deu 32:43 – Rejoice Jos 4:24 – all the people 1Ki 8:30 – and hear 1Ki 8:60 – That all 1Ki 18:36 – let it 1Ch 16:8 – make 1Ch 28:9 – know thou Psa 20:6 – he will Psa 102:19 – For he Isa 19:21 – Lord shall Isa 37:20 – that all Jer 25:29 – which is called by my name Zec 8:20 – there Zec 8:23 – we have Mat 6:9 – Hallowed Luk 11:2 – Hallowed Act 10:2 – one Gal 4:9 – ye have<\/p>\n 1Ki 8:43. Do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for That is, so far as is agreeable to thy word and will. It is observable, that his prayer for the stranger is more large and comprehensive than for the Israelites; that thereby he might both show his public spirit, and encourage strangers to the worship of the true God. Thus early were the indications of Gods favour toward the sinners of the Gentiles. As there was then one law for the native and for the stranger, so there was one gospel for both. That all the people of the earth may know thy name Hereby we learn how sincerely and heartily the ancient and godly Jews desired the conversion of the Gentiles; whereas the latter and degenerate Jews, in the days of Christ and of the apostles, out of pride, envy, and malice, opposed and fretted at it. That they may know that this house is called by thy name Is owned not only by us, but by thyself as thy house; the only place in the world to which thou wilt vouchsafe thy special presence and protection, and where thou wilt be publicly and solemnly worshipped.<\/p>\n 8:43 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as [do] thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy {q} name.<\/p>\n (q) That this is the true religion with which you will be worshipped.<\/p>\n Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as [do] thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have built, is called by thy name. 43. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:43”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commentary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9040\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/bible-commentary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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3. He, with thankful acknowledgments to God, recites the design of his building this house. God had promised to choose the place of his abode, and David his father had planned the fabric; but God stayed him from proceeding, though he graciously accepted his intentions, and fixed on his son for the glorious work. Now then the promise is accomplished, the fixed abode for God’s ark provided, and the structure for ever devoted to the service of their covenant God. Note; <\/em>(1.) The fulfilment of God’s precious promises more engage the tongues of the faithful, than their own unworthy performances. (2.) A good desire is not forgotten of God. <\/p>\n
1. Solomon himself began the service, and shewed the people the way to the throne of grace, where, on their behalf, he is intercessor for the settling a blessed intercourse between God and them. He did not think himself too great to bow before his Lord, nor was at a loss how to address him; but before the altar, as depending on the blood shed there for the success of his petitions, he spread abroad his hands to heaven, and bent the suppliant knee. Note; <\/em>(1.) Let great men imitate so noble a pattern, nor think it unbecoming them to pray with their households; and if their hearts be right, as Solomon’s with God, though they possess not his wisdom or gifts, they shall not want that spirit of prayer and supplication which will help their infirmities, and teach them how and what to pray for as they ought. (2.) Every prayer which would find acceptance with God, must be presented through the blood and intercession of Jesus. (3.) Fervency in prayer, whether in word or gesture, may provoke the censure of the careless or the lukewarm; but God will not despise the hands lifted up to heaven. <\/p>\n
[1.] He opens, with ascribing to God the glory due unto his name, acknowledges his transcendant greatness, and his faithfulness in his promises to those who walk before him in simplicity and truth. Note; <\/em>(1.) To praise God for past mercies, is not only the tribute that we owe to him, but a comfortable encouragement to our own faith. (2.) They who desire to serve God from their hearts, will find his ear ever open to their prayers. <\/p>\nFuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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